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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. PL 220 then imposes escalating grades of punishment depending on the weight of concentrated cannabis. Legal Provisions.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?

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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. Cannabis lounges and social consumption sites will be allowed.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/4/19

NORML

At the state level, Alaska regulators have voted in favor of plans to permit on-site marijuana consumption at designated retailers. And at a more local level, Dayton, Ohio is considering a proposal to completely decriminalize marijuana and remove the $150 possession fine. Pennsylvania. NH resident?

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Celebrating Legal Recreational Cannabis Sales in New Mexico

Veriheal

Today I’m proud to vote in favor of the #MOREAct to decriminalize marijuana, reform our outdated cannabis laws, and begin to repair the harm of discriminatory drug policy.” Unless you are in a designated consumption area, public consumption can land you a fine of up to $50.

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What to Do About the Worrisome Cannabis Vaping Trend Among Adolescents

Veriheal

The extensive harm that resulted from the widespread use of illicit cannabis products points to the desperate need for the decriminalization and destigmatization of cannabis. Further, underage cannabis use poses fewer health and behavioral risks for teens than illegal consumption of alcohol. The Need for Education on Vaping.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/20

NORML

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies.