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Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law

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The Senate voted 20 to 5 to advance Senate Bill 767, which would legalize and regulate the commercial marijuana market in the state. The post Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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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. Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record.

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District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law

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The Act provides for the automatic review and expungement of any convictions or citations specific to marijuana-related offenses that have subsequently been decriminalized or legalized in the District of Columbia. The post District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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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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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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York County borough considers decriminalizing marijuana amid statewide push for legal weed

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North York could soon join the growing list of Pennsylvania municipalities to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana. The proposed ordinance would make possessing a small amount of marijuana — an ounce or less — a non-traffic citation and a $50 fine. Possessing drug paraphernalia would be a $50. Read More

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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.