NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

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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NORML

MARCH 15, 2023

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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Leafly

JULY 1, 2020

The post Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today appeared first on Leafly. Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

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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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

As of today, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico is no longer be classified as a criminal offense. Lawmakers passed legislation in April to change the law. ” Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

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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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2020

Legislation takes effect on Saturday, January 11, decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. It also provides procedures for the courts to grant an expungement order for those previously convicted of a marijuana possession offense involving no more than three grams.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. Louis Mayor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession And Cultivation. The mayor of St. Read more at MM.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 13, 2023

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. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.

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NORML

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Under the newly signed law, the possession of personal use quantities of cannabis by adults will no longer be subject to civil penalties. The post Missouri: St.Louis Lawmakers Repeal Local Marijuana Possession Laws appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Decriminalizing cannabis in Australia could save taxpayers $850 million a year, says a recent report. billion a year in law enforcement. The post Could Decriminalizing Cannabis in Australia Save Taxpayers? appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. “The average cost per person for police […].

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana would be decriminalized under a bipartisan Wisconsin bill announced Friday. The proposal, which was announced in a. Read More

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 30, 2019

New York decriminalized marijuana on July 29 th , as explained by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. However, this did not deter Cuomo from pushing for some marijuana reform in New York. However, this did not deter Cuomo from pushing for some marijuana reform in New York. billion and $3.5 billion annually.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

measure that would decriminalize the possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana passed… Read More. The post Hawaii: Committee passes cannabis decriminalization bill first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The Hawaii Tribune Herald reports.A

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In contrast to a year of headlines dominated by divisional politics and Covid-19 warnings, 2021’s news on the medical marijuana front is decidedly positive.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

Nevada’s voters decriminalized adult recreational use of marijuana by voter initiative. Marijuana nonetheless remains illegal under federal law and may be prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana nonetheless remains illegal under federal law and may be prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

From Massachusetts to California, advocates are actively making new strides to reform local laws governing psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca—building on a national movement that has already seen numerous cities decriminalize entheogenic substances.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. Still, the law could change to promote recreational use in the future. For one, cannabis products with a THC content exceeding 0.2%

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 9, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports A New York lawmaker is proposing to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state. The post New York Lawmaker Files Bill To Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D)… Read More.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

On Thursday, the New Jersey state legislature amended a bill that will decriminalize possessing up to six ounces of marijuana, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The post NJ Passes Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana, Ease Penalty For Mushrooms appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. ” .”

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 19, 2022

Is Conservative Party leadership hopeful Pierre Poilievre wrong about drug decriminalization? On May 31, 2022, he tweeted, “Decriminalizing deadly drug use is the opposite of compassionate. ” Ben Perrin, UBC law professor and author of Overdose: Heartbreak and Hope in Canada’s […]. .”

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans On Thursday, August 5, New Orleans took a historic step. Effectively aiming to decriminalize cannabis, the city is making an effort to work with the NOPD to end the war on weed. […].

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 10, 2019

states – now 26 in total – to pass this type of marijuana reform, according to The Hill. The law, which takes effect in January, 2020, is a step forward for law enforcement and the system as a whole. Under current rules, up to an ounce of marijuana can lead to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. House Bill 1383. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 27, 2021

The Tribal Council moved ahead of state leaders, passing a new law decriminalizing marijuana and allowing medical use.… … Read More.

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 5, 2022

to decriminalize drugs. Decriminalizes Drugs… But Why? A federal exemption has allowed British Columbia (B.C.) Adults in British Columbia will be able to possess small amounts of substances. Things like opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA. is the first and only province to receive […]. The post B.C.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 21, 2019

According to ABC News , lawmakers finally voted to decriminalize marijuana after a marathon session that ended on June 21 st , just before 6:00 AM. Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to sign it into law.”. Decriminalization measures are definitely not new to the U.S. But not all was lost. The bill now goes to the desk of Gov.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). The Russian Federation is far from a marijuana free-for-all, and both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in the country. How do Russians generally view marijuana? What Russian law permits medical patients?

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 8, 2022

In an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, BC is decriminalizing personal possession. The post Federal Exemption Granted – BC Drug Decriminalization appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking. Recently, the request was granted.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. Limitations on Drug Testing.

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Veriheal

MAY 13, 2022

Austin decriminalized cannabis possession, Vancouver is now home to some not-so-legal magic mushroom shops, and a British woman shared her life-changing medical marijuana journey. Austin Voters Pass Cannabis Decriminalization Bill. The recently passed measure does, however, officially make this 2020 resolution law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2020

Authored By: Patrick McKnight Published By: Cannabis Law Report June 21, 2020 On Thursday June 18, 2020, the New Jersey Assembly voted to decriminalize … Read More.

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