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Low-Level Marijuana Possession Offenses Now Decriminalized in New Mexico

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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. Lawmakers passed legislation in April to change the law.

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Despite Decriminalization Of Adult Recreational Use Of Marijuana, Court Finds Its Use Is Not Lawful

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Nevada’s voters decriminalized adult recreational use of marijuana by voter initiative. 8, 2016, effective Jan. Marijuana nonetheless remains illegal under federal law and may be prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act. The question therefore arises whether adult recreational use o f marijuana is “lawful” in Nevada.

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Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year

NORML

State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018. Under state law first-time possession offenders face up to 30 days in jail and a criminal record. Those penalties change on July 1, 2020 when the state’s newly enacted marijuana decriminalization law takes effect.

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Switzerland’s Federal Court Has Decriminalized Minor Possession Of Cannabis

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In a move that is well-timed – namely right before the new Swiss recreational cannabis trial begins, the Swiss Federal Court of Justice has decriminalized minor possession of cannabis. The ruling is in support of a District Court of Zurich decision in 2016 when a student refused to pay the fine for possessing 8 grams.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Starting Aug.

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What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. The post What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?

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Cannabis laws in Estonia

The Cannigma

Medical: legal, no program Recreational: illegal (largely decriminalized). Recreational cannabis is illegal in Estonia but is generally decriminalized. Reports state that between 2005 and 2016, only one patient was prescribed a cannabinoid medicine. The post Cannabis laws in Estonia appeared first on The Cannigma.

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