FINES FORGOTTEN

As this excerpt from the Cannabis Control Act of 2003 shows, Western Australia isn't exactly tough on dope smokers:

The Cannabis Infringement Notice (CIN) Scheme enables police, at their discretion, to issue an infringement notice for possession of small amounts of cannabis. People who receive a CIN will be required to pay a financial penalty within 28 days, complete a Cannabis Education Session within 28 days or can choose to have the matter heard in court.

Apparently the law isn't lenient enough. Over 30% of those served with cannabis infringement notices have been referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry for failure to pay their fines. Maybe they just... forgot.