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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. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. ”

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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. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Decriminalization Expansion Measure

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Under existing law , only possession offenses involving ten grams of marijuana or less are decriminalized. ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014. . ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

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The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia appeared first on NORML. "State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia."

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Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Wednesday, July 1

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Legislation passed this spring decriminalizes possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and seals the records of past convictions from public view. The post Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Wednesday, July 1 appeared first on NORML.

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Hawaii: Lawmakers Move Forward with Legislation Expanding Marijuana Decriminalization

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The bill decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and/or up to five grams of cannabis concentrates -- imposing a maximum fine of $25. The post Hawaii: Lawmakers Move Forward with Legislation Expanding Marijuana Decriminalization appeared first on NORML.

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Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

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The post Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as a misdemeanor.