Sentences with phrase «penalties for illegal»

Legalize and Regulate Marijuana WHEREAS, despite almost a century of prohibition, millions of Canadians today regularly consume marijuana and other cannabis products; WHEREAS the failed prohibition of marijuana has exhausted countless billions of dollars spent on ineffective or incomplete enforcement and has resulted in unnecessarily dangerous and expensive congestion in our judicial system; WHEREAS various marijuana decriminalization or legalization policy prescriptions have been recommended by the 1969 - 72 Commission of Enquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs, the 2002 Canadian Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, and the 2002 House of Commons Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs; WHEREAS the legal status quo for the criminal regulation of marijuana continues to endanger Canadians by generating significant resources for gang - related violent criminal activity and weapons smuggling — a reality which could be very easily confronted by the regulation and legitimization of Canada's marijuana industry; BE IT RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will legalize marijuana and ensure the regulation and taxation of its production, distribution, and use, while enacting strict penalties for illegal trafficking, illegal importation and exportation, and impaired driving; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will invest significant resources in prevention and education programs designed to promote awareness of the health risks and consequences of marijuana use and dependency, especially amongst youth; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will extend amnesty to all Canadians previously convicted of simple and minimal marijuana possession, and ensure the elimination of all criminal records related thereto; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a new Liberal government will work with the provinces and local governments of Canada on a coordinated regulatory approach to marijuana which maintains significant federal responsibility for marijuana control while respecting provincial health jurisdiction and particular regional concerns and practices.

Be aware of penalties for illegal drug use and possession in Indonesia — and don't bring anything back to Lombok proper with you.

The Bureau has also requested that the court order the defendants to provide restitution to harmed consumers and to pay penalties for their illegal conduct.

We regretted that the Attorney General's packet of law enforcement bills — specifically increasing penalties for illegal gambling enterprises from misdemeanor to felonies.

So he and others advocate the hiring of more forest guards and stiffer penalties for illegal hunting.

Assemblyman Kevin Byrne added: «Last week during our transportation budget hearing, Senate Finance Chairwoman Sen. Cathy Young rightfully asked NYS DOT Commissioner Karas if our state would be facing any federal penalties for its illegal I Love NY signs, which Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo has already spent $ 8.1 million of your hard - earned tax dollars on.

The law broadened the definition of banned assault weapons, increased penalties for illegal gun possession, reduced public access to gun permit information and required mental health professionals to report concerns about a gun - owning patient who posed a risk of harming himself or others.

Murphy has introduced a new bill that would expand penalties for illegal contributions from one year to seven years in jail.

Cuomo also said from day one he expected state lawmakers would be making technical changes to the law which also ensures background checks for gun buyers, tougher criminal penalties for illegal gun use and a mandatory life without parole sentence for killing a first responder.

Former city Comptroller John Liu was hit with more than $ 26,000 in fines this week — but it turns out his campaign has skated on more than $ 500,000 in penalties for illegal posters dating back to his 2009 run for comptroller.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday on legislation to support addiction treatment and enact stricter penalties for illegal drug distribution, in response to what they called a growing heroin, opioid and prescription - drug - abuse epidemic.

The bill would also increase penalties for the illegal sale of guns.

The letter comes as gun control advocacy groups and some Republican lawmakers who voted no blast the law, which tightens the state's assault weapons ban, limits the number of rounds in a high capacity magazine and tightens criminal penalties for illegal weapons.

Aside from the concerns I have with the SAFE Act, there are provisions I support, including addressing mental health issues and tougher penalties for illegal use of a gun.

In what will perhaps be the biggest end - of - session deal, Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed on bills to support addiction treatment and enact stricter penalties for illegal drug distribution, in response to what they deemed a heroin «epidemic.»

It also bans high - capacity magazines, requires federal background checks on private gun sales and imposes felony penalties for illegal gun possession.

The law expanded the definition of prohibited assault weapons — which is the part that has most irked sheriffs — as well as raised the penalties for illegal possession of firearms, required mental health checks, and limited the public's access to records of those who have gun permits.

Americans for Responsible Solutions advocates for barring people with domestic abuse convictions from buying firearms, for hardening penalties for illegal gun trafficking, federally funding gun violence research and for expanding and improving the national background check system, in order to cover weapons bought on the internet or at gun shows.

Bensonhurst Bean article on BP Adams introducing legislation to increase penalties for illegal conversions.

The bill updates the state's assault weapons ban, reduces the number of bullets in a magazine from 10 to seven and strengthens criminal penalties for illegal guns.

And of course, actually attempting to fumble forward «accidentally» would draw a bunch of penalties for illegal forward passes or turnovers as your opponents hopped on your loose balls.

The rude awakening came last year, when the techies were blindsided by SOPA and PIPA, two Congressional bills that would have made Internet companies pay steep penalties for illegal downloads of music and video content on their sites.

It's hard enough these days for guys to cover downfield without getting a penalty for illegal contact or some other ticky - tack foul when the receivers are running normal routes.

The statement reads, «I hereby appeal again to Nigerian migrants to avoid Libya as penalty for illegal migration to Libya, when caught, is usually a death sentence.

Not exact matches

Thiel, who also supports the idea of creating autonomous islands on which people could live and create their own laws, said he is in favor of a bi-partisan bill called the «Intimate Privacy Protection Act,» which would make it illegal to distribute explicit private images without a person's consent, and would involve criminal penalties for those who profit from doing so.

They refused, and Richard Kammen — a death - penalty expert who has represented Nashiri for 10 of the 15 years he's been in custody — called Spath's travel order «illegal,» according to the Herald.

End Illegal Immigration Act Fully - funds the construction of a wall on our southern border with the full understanding that the country Mexico will be reimbursing the United States for the full cost of such wall; establishes a 2 - year mandatory minimum federal prison sentence for illegally re-entering the U.S. after a previous deportation, and a 5 - year mandatory minimum for illegally re-entering for those with felony convictions, multiple misdemeanor convictions or two or more prior deportations; also reforms visa rules to enhance penalties for overstaying and to ensure open jobs are offered to American workers first.

A New York City advocacy group for low - income and minority residents filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank last fall for what it says are illegal and exploitative tactics that have cost the two named plaintiffs thousands of dollars in penalty fees it contends they shouldn't have had to pay.

While it is not illegal for any listed Binary Options brokerage to trade with US traders, any disputes that may arise between brokers and traders will have to be legally resolved only in the US which usually leads to substantial costs to the broker, possibly resulting in hefty fines and / or penalties.

After his shot hit the flag stick and rolled into the water, Tiger Woods took an illegal drop, and then signed an illegal scorecard after the round because he didn't add a penalty stroke for taking an illegal drop.

Hurts fires quickly to Ridley for 9 yards, and after off - setting penalties (illegal man downfield for Bama, pass interference for Clemson), Scarbrough gains 6 yards to move the chains again.

The receiver was flagged for a live - ball illegal shift, which isn't among the penalties that carries a runoff.

In addition, George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy advisor to the Trump campaign, made misleading statements to FBI investigators, which is also illegal - statements made to FBI investigators are essentially the same as testimony in court, with the same penalties for not being honest.

«This legislation strengthens the penalties for the BDB Loophole, which is already an illegal act under New York State's election law,» Murphy said in a statement.

Primera Plana Nueva York article on Deputy Borough President Reyna discussing efforts by BP Adams to increase penalties for selling the illegal narcotic K2.

The package, which included measures aimed at illegal weapons as well as expanding penalties for those who kill first responders, was approved in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting that left 19 people dead.

Most New Yorkers recognize that it was Senator Skelos» leadership that allowed us to enact a property tax cap, eliminate the MTA payroll tax for thousands of businesses and all schools, rightsize state government, expand the DNA databank to help prosecutors fight crime, mandate life without parole for anyone who kills a first responder and increase penalties for criminals who use illegal guns.

Last week, the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement on multiple bills that include new programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction; measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs; provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone, an overdose antidote; and support for enhanced public awareness campaigns to prevent drug abuse.

State Senator James Seward joined police and fire officials on Thursday at the Homer Fire station to announce legislation to increase criminal penalties for individuals who cause a fire or explosion while manufacturing illegal drugs.

The legislation is not a full repeal of the law, which also dealt with the use of illegal guns as well as strengthening penalties for those who kill first responders.

At 10 a.m., NYC Public Advocate Tish James joins Council members and the Share Better Coalition at a press conference to protest Airbnb ahead of a Council hearing aimed at combatting the growth of illegal hotels and penalties for Airbnb, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

(c) False information in registering or voting; penalties Whoever knowingly or willfully gives false information as to his name, address or period of residence in the voting district for the purpose of establishing his eligibility to register or vote, or conspires with another individual for the purpose of encouraging his false registration to vote or illegal voting, or pays or offers to pay or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting shall be fined not more than $ 10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both: Provided, however, That this provision shall be applicable only to general, special, or primary elections held solely or in part for the purpose of selecting or electing any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the United States Senate, Member of the United States House of Representatives, Delegate from the District of Columbia, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, or Resident Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

He called for stiffer penalties and sentences for illegal weapon sale, possession and use; a statewide registry of violent felons; increased penalties for anyone caught with a gun on the ground of a school or on a school bus; and a push to end gang violence.

He says in addition to the tightening of the assault weapons ban, which Democrats sought, Republicans fought for enhanced criminal penalties for the use of illegal guns.

Senate GOP Leader Dean Skelos admits that many of his Republican members don't like the bills, but he called it a «tremendous victory» that the package includes stiffer penalties for use of illegal guns, something the GOP had fought for.

«This bill further ensures that the individual or entity that advertises an illegal unit would be fined, instead of unfairly subjecting a building owner to penalty, regardless of who is responsible for the illegal activity.»

The GOP wants to focus on tougher penalties for using illegal guns, and expanding involuntary mental health treatment.

These penalties are illegal in some places, and more often than not when you have one of these penalties on your current mortgage it applies only for the first year or two.

The government is also considering raising the maximum penalty for smuggling and illegal trading of endangered species from HK$ 5 million ($ 0.6 million) and two years» imprisonment to HK$ 10 million (~ $ 1.3 million) and 10 years» imprisonment.

But now, in a step to counter the illicit incentives of illegal hunting, the Kenyan parliament this week approved to significantly increase the penalties for poachers caught robbing the nation's most precious natural heritage for their own financial gain.