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• Reseazch on the effects of decriminalization has tended to find either no <br /> relationship or a weak positive relationship between decriminalization and drug <br /> use. Given the current low prosecution levels and small penalties, it is doubtful <br /> that decriminalization would have much effect on marijuana use in Hawaii. <br /> • Decriminalization of marijuana possession in Hawai' i would save state and <br /> county governments approximately $5 million per year. <br /> Legalizing, taxing and controlling marijuana would save an additional $5 million per year <br /> and would create tax revenues of between $4 million and $23 million. <br /> ,r <br /> r <br /> a <br /> w <br /> s <br /> al <br /> • <br /> <br /> t <br /> <br />