NORML

JUNE 7, 2021

The post Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML. While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 2 , which passed the Senate by a vote of 27 to 13, reduces penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a $50 fine. ”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

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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NORML

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The post Ohio: Voters in These Cities Will Decide on Marijuana Decriminalization Measures Next Month appeared first on NORML. Brookside, Dillonvale, Laurelville, Martins Ferry, McArthur, Morristown, Mount Pleasant, Murray City, New Lexington, New Straitsville, Powhatan Point, Rayland, Tiltonsville and Yorkville.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 22, 2024

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Senate has rejected yet another push to decriminalize recreational marijuana. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Lawmakers rejected a bill that would do away with jail time for anyone caught with up to an ounce of marijuana, Read More

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NORML

MARCH 10, 2021

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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NORML

MAY 25, 2021

House Bill 652 reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a $100 fine only. The post Louisiana: House-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

House lawmakers today advanced legislation, HB 550 , greatly expanding the pool of marijuana offenders eligible for civil penalties. Under existing law , only possession offenses involving ten grams of marijuana or less are decriminalized. House Bill 550 now awaits further action from the Maryland Senate.

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NORML

JULY 26, 2019

The City of Jacksonville, Florida could join a growing list of cities around the country that have embraced a more pragmatic approach for dealing with marijuana-related offenses on the local level. Click Here to Review NORML’s Decriminalization Report. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Time: 6:30 p.m.

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Leafly

MAY 9, 2022

On May 7, Austin, Texas, residents voted by huge margins to both decriminalize marijuana and ban no-knock police warrants. Austin officially decriminalizes marijuana appeared first on Leafly. The post Yee-haw!

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana has been filed in the Wyoming Legislature. You can read House Bill 204 here. It’s sponsored by Rep. Karlee Provenza [D-Albany County]. Possession of Less Than Three Ounces Would Be Punishable By A Fine The measure would make people found in. Read More

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Members of the New Jersey state Assembly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults. The post New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

North York could soon join the growing list of Pennsylvania municipalities to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana. The proposed ordinance would make possessing a small amount of marijuana — an ounce or less — a non-traffic citation and a $50 fine. Possessing drug paraphernalia would be a $50. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Lockhart could be the next Texas city to decriminalize marijuana. Meanwhile, Ken Paxton is suing other cities for their policies on marijuana possession. A Central Texas nonprofit is spearheading the effort. Original Author Link click here to read complete story. Read More

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Eye on Politics Brief: Lawsuit against decriminalizing marijuana – CBS Texas Watch CBS News Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued five Texas cities over marijuana decriminalization. The list includes Denton, where 70% of voters voted in favor of decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses last year.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The post A Founder Looks at 50: Some Early, Unexpected Supporters of Marijuana Decriminalization appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JULY 19, 2022

Austin is the only city to officially decriminalize cannabis flower, but other cities may follow in November. The post Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 13, 2023

Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.

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NORML

APRIL 24, 2019

On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. Thursday will be the first time in decades that marijuana decriminalization will be discussed on the House Floor.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton (R), is planning to sue five cities (Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton) over their recent marijuana decriminalization policies. Each city passed cannabis decriminalization through voting over the last one to three years, despite marijuana still being an illegal substance in Texas.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Local decriminalization efforts in last week’s midterm elections shouldn’t go unnoticed. The post Local Decriminalization Efforts appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. While the US midterms saw Maryland and Missouri legalize cannabis, these smaller ballot measures are just as important. You do you.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JANUARY 29, 2024

Decriminalizing marijuana FOX 5 NY’s Ashlie Rodriguez has the story. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. NEW YORK – New York Sen. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled. Read More

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Leafly

JULY 1, 2020

The post Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today appeared first on Leafly. Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five Texas cities for decriminalizing low-level possession of marijuana. The clash is a part of the overall debate over local policies aimed at reducing the criminalization of the plant and whether states should exert authority over localities in this area. Read More

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

As of today, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico is no longer be classified as a criminal offense. “This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Marijuana decriminalization advocates file petition to dismiss Paxton’s lawsuit – CBS Texas Watch CBS News Denton group files petition to have Ken Paxton’s new lawsuit against decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses thrown out.

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Leafly

APRIL 13, 2020

The post Virginia just decriminalized marijuana. It's now a $25 ticket for possession. But decrim is a half-step that leaves consumers stuck with untested and possibly tainted products. Here’s what that means appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JANUARY 12, 2022

Despite over 60 percent of Texas voters supporting marijuana legalization, advocates continue to face an uphill battle in the legislature. The post Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses. Legal Provisions.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2020

Legislation takes effect on Saturday, January 11, decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. It also provides procedures for the courts to grant an expungement order for those previously convicted of a marijuana possession offense involving no more than three grams.

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Leafly

JANUARY 6, 2022

A story in The Telegraph said Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan would 'effectively decriminalize' weed. The post Is London really going to decriminalize cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Atlanta News First) – East Point has now joined a small but growing list of Georgia cities that have voted to decriminalize. EAST POINT, Ga. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana would be decriminalized under a bipartisan Wisconsin bill announced Friday. The proposal, which was announced in a. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 26, 2023

The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday gave preliminary approval a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of. Read More

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

’s decriminalization of drugs is a terrible idea. decriminalization could work. Decriminalization Could Work appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. Others have given their five reasons why B.C.’s It’s like cannabis legalization. Legalization in […] The post 5 Ways B.C.

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