examiner.com - Breckenridge, Colorado is drawing a lot of attention after Measure 2F (which removes criminal penalties in the town code for possession of marijuana) was approved by a nearly three to one margin. The "yes" vote was 73% compared to 27% voting "no". Breckenridge has roughly 3,300 voters.
The ordinance also removes criminal penalties for the possession of bongs, pipes and other drug paraphernalia, but did not change laws against smoking marijuana in public, the use of the drug by minors, or DUI related offenses.
Sea McAllister stated it was his view that the "voters demonstrated that Breckenridge citizens overwhelmingly believe that adults should not be punished for making the safer choice to use marijuana instead of alcohol."
The measure's victory is considered symbolic because it conflicts with state and federal laws and the state and federal laws automatically override it. Supporters of the measure, however, say it inches the whole state closer to full legalization.
It is not expected to affect Breckenridge Ski Resorts as most are on U.S. Forestry Service property and covered by federal law. In fact a spokesperson stated that, “We take safety as our highest priority. Anything that's in violation of the skier safety act is something we take very seriously."
