2018 VA Senate race: on Drugs

Corey Stewart: Decriminalize marijuana but don't legalize

Q: Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Tim Kaine (D): Introduced bill to decriminalize at federal level & respect states' rights.

Corey Stewart (R): Decriminalize but don't legalize.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Virginia Senate race Oct 9, 2018

Tim Kaine: Decriminalize marijuana federally; respect states' rights

Q: Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Tim Kaine (D): Introduced bill to decriminalize at federal level & respect states' rights.

Corey Stewart (R): Decriminalize but don't legalize.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Virginia Senate race Oct 9, 2018

Nick Freitas: Environmentally-friendly hemp could be a money maker crop

I am also re-carrying legislation next year which would significantly reduce the regulatory burden on the growing of industrial hemp in the Commonwealth. This is an incredible crop which could provide many struggling families and areas across Virginia with an opportunity to grow something diverse, economically viable, and environmentally friendly. Source: Culpeper Star Exponent on 2018 Virginia Senate race Oct 26, 2017

Nick Freitas: Treatment for drug addicts and more rehab centers

With regard to tackling the opioid epidemic, Freitas hopes to reform Virginia's civil asset forfeiture system by directing a portion of collected funds towards treatment and rehabilitation for addiction. He also hopes to create partnerships with local civic organizations to open new drug abuse and rehabilitation centers. Source: Orange County Review on 2018 Virginia Senate race Jul 19, 2017

Corey Stewart: Marijuana decriminalization but not legalization

I'm not for legalization, but I am for decriminalization. I've had relatives who were jailed in some cases for 30 days because they simply were caught with a marijuana cigarette. I don't think that's good for the person who spends time in jail. I don't think it's good for taxpayers, and I don't think it's a good use of law enforcement resources. Source: WVTF on 2018 Virginia Senatorial race Jun 6, 2017

The above quotations are from 2018 Virginia Senate race: debates and news coverage. Click here for definitions & background information on Drugs. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Tim Kaine on Drugs.
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