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Pot use decriminalized in Colorado, but not for military service members

While the citizens of Colorado may have voted to decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana, its use by military service members there will remain illegal.

According to an Air Force news story released from Buckley AFB in Colorado, using pot still violates federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The restrictions apply to all service members, family members and civilians with access to the base, according to the article.

Lt. David Bruton, acting commander of the 460th Security Forces Squadron, notes that people who enter the installation “are under our jurisdiction and will be prosecuted.”

Bruton recommended service members should stay away from people and situations that could put them near marijuana usage now that its recreational use is legal in the state, and instead should "play it smart and just stay away from it."

The decriminalization measure takes effect Dec. 6.


 

Reader comments

Tue, Dec 4, 2012 p curley conn.

Let's make it clear that this includes use OFF base as well as on base. Servicemen will be subject to unannounced random drug tests. I don't know how they can enforce it against family members or civilians except to deny them access to the base.

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 julien Williamson

I wonder what our young military folks are fighting for? Certainly not for our way of life. that is to say, the life of the common folk. I suggest they are fighting for the security of expantionist and global corporate interests. Nothing new.

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 FTW

More of the tail wagging the dog. So glad right wing extremists are always looking out for the rest of us.

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