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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

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.

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Which states allow out-of-state patients to buy medical marijuana?

Veriheal

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. The following states currently have medical marijuana programs: Alaska. California. Connecticut.

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New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana

SpeedWeed

It is now legal—yes, today—for adults 21 or older to possess up to three ounces of marijuana or 24 grams of concentrates. Despite the fact that marijuana had been “decriminalized” long ago, more than 100,000 New York State residents continued to be arrested every year. Across the state, Black residents were 4.5

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What is Cannabis Dabbing? A Guide to Dabbing Marijuana

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As more states start embracing both medical cannabis approval and decriminalizing recreational cannabis, more people than ever are experimenting with cannabis in different ways. This article is a guide to dabbing that will introduce you to the method and equipment used for this method of using cannabis concentrates. What Is Dabbing?

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

PrestoDoctor

You may be surprised to learn that marijuana has been used in the medical field for millennia. However, it was later erased in 1942 before rising legal penalties for the possession of marijuana were enacted in the years 1951 and 1956. In 2017, 21 states decriminalized the use of marijuana and legalized its possession in small amounts.

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Legalizing Marijuana- What Economic Benefits Does the Act Bring Along?

Cannabis Law Report

Several states held votes for determining the legal marijuana industry’s future in one form or the other. And, these involved making marijuana consumption for recreational purposes. Mississippi also voted for allowing medical marijuana. Some key benefits of legalizing marijuana are: Impacts Tax Revenue.

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6 Important Things You Need To Know About The Types Of Medical Marijuana

PrestoDoctor

You may be surprised to learn that marijuana has been used in the medical field for millennia. However, it was later erased in 1942 before rising legal penalties for the possession of marijuana were enacted in the years 1951 and 1956. In 2017, 21 states decriminalized the use of marijuana and legalized its possession in small amounts.