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The District of Columbia decriminalized possession of marijuana last week – it’s now just a $25 fine for up to an ounce of weed – but Georgetown students shouldn’t light up just yet, The Hoya reports:

Despite the law’s implementation across D.C., the Georgetown administration stated that the university’s policy on marijuana use and possession would not change. The Code of Student Conduct forbids possession, use, transfer, or sale of controlled substances. Violation of the policy leaves students and employees at the risk of sanctions from the university, including suspension, expulsion, or referral for prosecution.

“Georgetown University complies with local and federal laws,” Rachel Pugh, the university’s Director of Media Relations, wrote in an email. “Federal law prohibits possession, manufacturing, [and] use of marijuana. We do not have any plans to change the student code of conduct.”

For students thinking of walking down to the C&O Canal and staring at their hands, be warned, InTheCapital says:

Police can still, however, arrest someone for smoking in public places, such as streets, alleys, parks or “any place to which the public is invited,” as well as a person in possession of more than one ounce of weed. The sale of any amount of marijuana remains illegal, as well as driving a motor vehicle while impaired.

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