Stricter Sentencing Laws-- making of federal laws (Boggs Act, 1952; Narcotics Control Act, 1956) which set mandatory sentences for drug-related offenses, including marijuana. A first offense of the marijuana possession carried a minimum sentence of 2-10 years with a fine of up to $20,000. (jan 1, 1951 – jan 2, 1956)
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Date:
jan 1, 1951
jan 2, 1956
~ 5 years