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Gov. Ige signs bill cutting penalties for possessing drug paraphernalia

JAMM AQUINO / MAY 3

Until Governor David Ige approved the new law, possession of drug paraphernalia ranging from marijuana pipes to plastic bags and needles was a felony that carried a penalty of up to five years in prison and fines of up to $10,000. Now, people caught with drug paraphernalia would face no jail time and could be fined no more than $500.