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North Dakota: House Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Decriminalize Personal Possession

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House lawmakers approved three pieces of legislation that would legalize adult use marijuana and decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The post North Dakota: House Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Decriminalize Personal Possession appeared first on NORML.

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Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law

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The Senate voted 20 to 5 to advance Senate Bill 767, which would legalize and regulate the commercial marijuana market in the state. The post Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

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House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. ”

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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

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As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Decriminalization Expansion Measure

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Under existing law , only possession offenses involving ten grams of marijuana or less are decriminalized. ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014. . ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014.

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Where are psychedelics legal or decriminalized in the US?

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From Santa Cruz to Somerville, cities across the US are decriminalizing the possession of psychedelic substances. The post Where are psychedelics legal or decriminalized in the US? Is your city on the list? appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. Here’s what happens next

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The measure decriminalizes psychedelic possession almost immediately. The post Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. Psilocybin treatment centers will likely open in 2025. Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.