You can now smoke weed in Israel without worrying about going to jail — that is, unless you really like smoking weed in public.After a vote in Israeli parliament Sunday, smoking marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Israel unless you reoffend four times. First-time offenders now earn a $270 fine if caught smoking in public. Selling and growing marijuana will remain criminal offenses, according to Reuters.The Israeli state, reports Reuters. will now put emphasis on education about the effects of the drug rather than on enforcing the laws criminalizing its use and distribution, according to Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked."The government's approval is an important step on the way to implement the new policy, which will emphasize public information and treatment instead of criminal enforcement," said Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, who Haaretz reports led the reform.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a cautious approval in his statement to the cabinet: "On the one hand we are opening ourselves up to the future. On the other hand, we understand the dangers and will try to balance the two."Read the rest at VICE News.