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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. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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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. 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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Virginia: Legislature Approves Decriminalization and Medical Cannabis Bills

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Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. Those in possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution and will instead face a maximum $25 civil penalty.

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Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Decriminalization Expansion Measure

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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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Texas Attorney General Sues Five State Cities Over Cannabis Decriminalization

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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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Texas Decriminalizes Cannabis?

Cannabis Life Network

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. appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Local Decriminalization Efforts

Cannabis Life Network

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