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Low-Level Marijuana Possession Offenses Now Decriminalized in New Mexico

NORML

The new law reduces first-time penalties for the possession of up to one-half ounce of cannabis from a criminal misdemeanor — formerly punishable by up to 15 days in jail — to a ‘penalty assessment,’ punishable by a $50 fine. ” Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016.

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New Orleans Decriminalizes Cannabis and Will Pardon 10,000 Cases

SpeedWeed

City leadership in New Orleans got creative to push forward cannabis reform and decriminalization, as the city police struggle to gain back trust. On August 5, the New Orleans City Council passed several agenda items to end penalties for small amounts of cannabis possession and pardon about 10,000 convictions and pending cases.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Up until recently, the state government of Louisiana largely supported cannabis prohibition. Signs of New Times.

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Which States Have Marijuana and Psychedelics on the Midterm Ballot This Year?

Veriheal

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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I Have Some Thoughts on This Biden Cannabis Play

Canna Law Blog

Everyone serving time for simple possession of cannabis is in state prison for violations of state (and not federal) controlled substances laws. It’s also important to understand that nearly everyone arrested and prosecuted for federal cannabis crimes is nailed for trafficking (i.e., See: Federal Cannabis Legislation Roundup: Part 1.

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Attorney Files Complaint With Federal Govt Over FBI “Inflating” Cannabis Arrests Nationwide

Cannabis Law Report

Eric Sterling, a member of the Policing Advisory Commission of Montgomery County, Maryland, and a longtime drug policy reform advocate, filed a complaint May 5 with the Office of Inspector General for the US Department of Justice. There are currently 12 states which have decriminalized but not fully legalized marijuana.

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Article: Why Cannabis Education Is Trending At Major American Universities

Cannabis Law Report

With the industry’s expansion, it’s not surprising many accredited universities are investing time and money into cannabis education. Some universities only offer a few classes while others have full degrees in cannabis. In 2019, LSSU began offering a degree in cannabis studies with a focus on cannabis chemistry.