Marijuana Policy Project

Rhode Island Decriminalization Voter Survey Question

625 likely registered voters were interviewed April 29-30, 2008 by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. Margin for error is plus or minus 4%.

QUESTION: Current Rhode Island law provides for a jail term of up to a year and a fine of up to $500 for simple possession of marijuana. Would you support or oppose a change in the law to provide for a fine without jail time or the threat of arrest for those who possess an ounce or less of marijuana for personal use?

	Support	Oppose	Undecided
State	64%	26%	10%
Party
Democrat	72%	17%	11%
Republican	54%	37%	9%
Other	61%	29%	10%
Age
<50	69%	24%	7%
50+	60%	28%	12%
Region
Providence County	67%	24%	9%
Rest of State	61%	28%	11%
Sex
Men	67%	26%	7%
Women	61%	28%	13%