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NORML Report Highlights Citywide Policies Depenalizing Marijuana Law Enforcement

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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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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. Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record.

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Thailand Reverses Historic Cannabis Decriminilization Decision

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Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis. The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. The newest decriminalization bill introduced in January 2024 , meanwhile, seems to have the support to pass.

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Abortion, marijuana decriminalization, the climate, and law enforcement featured on local ballots in Texas on May 6 – Ballotpedia News

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Ballotpedia is covering 47 ballot measures in seven counties in Texas on May 6. Five of the 47 are citizen. Read More

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Cincinnati: Council Members Vote to Eliminate Marijuana Possession Penalties

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The new local law takes effect on July 12. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties. Under state law, the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis is classified as a minor misdemeanor offense.

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Alabama: Jefferson County Police To Cite, Rather Than Prosecute, Minor Marijuana Violators

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A spokesperson for the Jefferson County (population: 658,000) Sheriff’s Office announced today that local law enforcement will begin citing, rather than arresting, low-level marijuana offenders. Under state law , marijuana possession is classified as a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to one-year in jail and a $6,000 fine.

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Marijuana Moment Publishes Article Highlighting Cities Around The Us Looking To Decriminalize Psychedelic Compounds

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From Massachusetts to California, advocates are actively making new strides to reform local laws governing psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca—building on a national movement that has already seen numerous cities decriminalize entheogenic substances.