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John Carney has signed legislation amending criminal penalties for juveniles who violate the state’s marijuana possession laws. Senate Bill 45 eliminates criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses (up to one ounce) for those under the age of 21. Democratic Gov. MORE
Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin. MORE
Joe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has passed out of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a bipartisan vote of 5-2! Minor marijuana possession offenders, many of them young people, should not be saddled with a criminal record and the lifelong penalties and stigma associated with it. Governor Dan Patrick says he’s not supportive of marijuana law reform. Texas patients need safe access to medical marijuana. * MORE
Is Canada About To Decriminalize All Drugs? The post Is Canada About To Decriminalize All Drugs? Cannabis Marijuana Legislation Medical Marijuana News Canada decriminalization drugs Portugal MORE
The measure legalizes the possession of up to 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana by those age 21 or older. It also allows for adults to home cultivate up to three mature marijuana pants and/or to possess up to five grams of hashish, and up to 300mg of cannabis-infused products. MORE
On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. Thursday will be the first time in decades that marijuana decriminalization will be discussed on the House Floor. MORE
Yet even though Hawaii became the 26th state to decriminalize possession of marijuana in 2020, I am not convinced Hawaii is so concerned with peace, tranquility, and wellness. Hawaii’s decriminalization – not legalization – of pot took effect on January 11, 2020. MORE
Whether it is decriminalization, medical permission or full-blown legalization, signature moves like these typically start and end with a decent amount of fanfare. According to Vox , the state decriminalized marijuana in early May, yet they didn’t make a peep. North Dakota is a Republican state, which is why any kind of marijuana progress is rather telling. Keeping decriminalization quiet would help resolve some of prohibition’s headaches without causing controversy. MORE
Lawmakers are advancing legislative efforts to end criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses. “[This vote] marks the first time the House Courts of Justice Committee has approved a decriminalization bill,” she said in a statement to Marijuana Moment. MORE
Legislation reducing marijuana possession penalties and facilitating the expungement of past cannabis convictions took effect today. Assembly Bill 8420-A reduces the penalty for minor marijuana possession violations (up to one ounce) to a $50 fine. The new law also amends the classification of offenses involving the use or possession of marijuana in public from a criminal misdemeanor, formerly punishable by up to 90 days in jail, to a fine-only offense. MORE
Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” MORE
David Ige publicly stated this week that he does not intend to veto pending legislation to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. Twenty five states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. MORE
David Ige failed to take action on legislation decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses, thereby allowing the measure to become law without his signature. More information regarding pending marijuana legislation is available from NORML’s Take Action Center. MORE
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. New York Decriminalizes Up to Two Ounces of Marijuana. . MORE
House and Senate lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation, House Bill 1383 , decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses and vacating past convictions. The measure reduces penalties involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor , punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and a criminal record, to a non-criminal violation – punishable by a $130 fine. MORE
The Virginia Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to decriminalize possession of marijuana. This comes one day after the House of Delegates passed similar cannabis decriminalization legislation. Writes Marijuana Moment. The Senate vote on decriminalization was 27-13. MORE
Mexico is making moves on cannabis, with medical regulations expected in coming months and even the possibility of decriminalization later this year. The post Medical Cannabis Coming to Mexico, Maybe Decriminalization Too appeared first on Leafly. MORE
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. According to ABC News : “The New York state legislature voted overnight to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and expunge the records of low-level pot offenders across the state. Decriminalization measures are definitely not new to the U.S. e-news cannabis Decriminalization Marijuana New York MORE
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. ACTIVISM Advocacy Decriminalization GOVERNMENT NORML Chapters Policy MORE
In a rather unexpected turn of events, one Democratic representative from Florida filed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. Florida is not exactly a cannabis-friendly state, dragging its feet to role out medical marijuana long after it was legalized. MORE
Doug Burgum has signed legislation into law reducing marijuana possession penalties. In 2016, North Dakota ranked sixth in the nation in per capita marijuana possession arrests. Decriminalization LEGISLATION decriminalization North Dakota penaltiesRepublican Gov. MORE
Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. Subsequent offenses, or in situations where the defendant possesses greater amounts of marijuana, will remain punishable by the possibility of jail time. Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016. Decriminalization decriminalization New MexicoDemocratic Gov. MORE
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. MORE
Hawaii on Tuesday decriminalized marijuana, making it the 26th state to decriminalize or legalize the drug. The new law removes the possibility of jail time as a penalty for up to three grams of marijuana, but maintains a $130 fine. MORE
Tony Evers would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana. He'd also decriminalize less than 25 grams, and allow expungements of past records. The post Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use appeared first on Leafly. MORE
This is why it is particularly remarkable that, on April 22 nd , the Texas government passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession. A Red state like Texas softening its stance on marijuana is a shock – albeit a pleasant one. Marijuana reform in the U.S. MORE
However, the new definition of “hemp” created a slew of new problems for states like Texas, where marijuana is still very much illegal. GQ Magazine reports that hemp legalization placed Texas in a position where marijuana prosecution is next to impossible. The main problem here is that, due to hemp being defined by its THC content, law enforcement now has to test any marijuana confiscated from defendants. THC or less, while anything higher is marijuana. MORE
As of today, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico is no longer be classified as a criminal offense. ” Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico MORE
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. MORE
The City of Jacksonville, Florida could join a growing list of cities around the country that have embraced a more pragmatic approach for dealing with marijuana-related offenses on the local level. Click Here to Review NORML’s Decriminalization Report. MORE
Evers aims to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize recreational possession and use, and expunge qualifying arrest records. The racial disparity in marijuana arrests has long been noted throughout the United States and Evers wants to change it in the Badger State. MORE
Beginning on Monday, July 1, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico will no longer be classified as a criminal offense. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. “This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. MORE
State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. DECRIMINALIZATION. Senate Bill 323 amends minor marijuana possession penalties. MORE
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. MORE
House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation, House Bill 1050 , reducing marijuana possession penalties. In 2016, North Dakota ranked sixth in the nation in per capita marijuana possession arrests. Decriminalization LEGISLATION decriminalization North Dakota penalties MORE
states – now 26 in total – to pass this type of marijuana reform, according to The Hill. Under current rules, up to an ounce of marijuana can lead to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Hawaii’s move to decriminalize marijuana was actually not easy. But at the end of the day, strict decriminalization is better than outright prohibition. The decriminalization law is known as HB1383. WeedAdvisor’s Support for Marijuana Reform. MORE
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.
NORML
JULY 26, 2019
The City of Jacksonville, Florida could join a growing list of cities around the country that have embraced a more pragmatic approach for dealing with marijuana-related offenses on the local level. Click Here to Review NORML’s Decriminalization Report.
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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.
NORML
JUNE 26, 2019
David Ige publicly stated this week that he does not intend to veto pending legislation to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. Twenty five states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.
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. ” Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico
NORML
MARCH 18, 2019
State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. DECRIMINALIZATION. Senate Bill 323 amends minor marijuana possession penalties.
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NORML
APRIL 4, 2019
Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. Subsequent offenses, or in situations where the defendant possesses greater amounts of marijuana, will remain punishable by the possibility of jail time. Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016. Decriminalization decriminalization New MexicoDemocratic Gov.
NORML
JUNE 24, 2019
Beginning on Monday, July 1, the personal possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Mexico will no longer be classified as a criminal offense. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. “This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf.
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. New York Decriminalizes Up to Two Ounces of Marijuana. .
NORML
APRIL 30, 2019
House and Senate lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation, House Bill 1383 , decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses and vacating past convictions. The measure reduces penalties involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor , punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a $1,000 fine and a criminal record, to a non-criminal violation – punishable by a $130 fine.
NORML
JULY 11, 2019
David Ige failed to take action on legislation decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses, thereby allowing the measure to become law without his signature. More information regarding pending marijuana legislation is available from NORML’s Take Action Center.
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NewsMunchies
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Yet even though Hawaii became the 26th state to decriminalize possession of marijuana in 2020, I am not convinced Hawaii is so concerned with peace, tranquility, and wellness. Hawaii’s decriminalization – not legalization – of pot took effect on January 11, 2020.
NORML
APRIL 24, 2019
On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. Thursday will be the first time in decades that marijuana decriminalization will be discussed on the House Floor.
NORML
MARCH 25, 2019
Joe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has passed out of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a bipartisan vote of 5-2! Minor marijuana possession offenders, many of them young people, should not be saddled with a criminal record and the lifelong penalties and stigma associated with it. Governor Dan Patrick says he’s not supportive of marijuana law reform. Texas patients need safe access to medical marijuana. *
Leafly
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Tony Evers would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana. He'd also decriminalize less than 25 grams, and allow expungements of past records. The post Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use appeared first on Leafly.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Mexico is making moves on cannabis, with medical regulations expected in coming months and even the possibility of decriminalization later this year. The post Medical Cannabis Coming to Mexico, Maybe Decriminalization Too appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
The measure legalizes the possession of up to 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana by those age 21 or older. It also allows for adults to home cultivate up to three mature marijuana pants and/or to possess up to five grams of hashish, and up to 300mg of cannabis-infused products.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 8, 2019
In a rather unexpected turn of events, one Democratic representative from Florida filed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. Florida is not exactly a cannabis-friendly state, dragging its feet to role out medical marijuana long after it was legalized.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 9, 2019
Hawaii on Tuesday decriminalized marijuana, making it the 26th state to decriminalize or legalize the drug. The new law removes the possibility of jail time as a penalty for up to three grams of marijuana, but maintains a $130 fine.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 10, 2019
states – now 26 in total – to pass this type of marijuana reform, according to The Hill. Under current rules, up to an ounce of marijuana can lead to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Hawaii’s move to decriminalize marijuana was actually not easy. But at the end of the day, strict decriminalization is better than outright prohibition. The decriminalization law is known as HB1383. WeedAdvisor’s Support for Marijuana Reform.
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Lawmakers are advancing legislative efforts to end criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses. “[This vote] marks the first time the House Courts of Justice Committee has approved a decriminalization bill,” she said in a statement to Marijuana Moment.
WeedAdvisor
APRIL 30, 2019
This is why it is particularly remarkable that, on April 22 nd , the Texas government passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession. A Red state like Texas softening its stance on marijuana is a shock – albeit a pleasant one. Marijuana reform in the U.S.
WeedAdvisor
MAY 11, 2019
Whether it is decriminalization, medical permission or full-blown legalization, signature moves like these typically start and end with a decent amount of fanfare. According to Vox , the state decriminalized marijuana in early May, yet they didn’t make a peep. North Dakota is a Republican state, which is why any kind of marijuana progress is rather telling. Keeping decriminalization quiet would help resolve some of prohibition’s headaches without causing controversy.
NORML
AUGUST 5, 2019
John Carney has signed legislation amending criminal penalties for juveniles who violate the state’s marijuana possession laws. Senate Bill 45 eliminates criminal penalties for low-level marijuana possession offenses (up to one ounce) for those under the age of 21. Democratic Gov.
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. According to ABC News : “The New York state legislature voted overnight to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and expunge the records of low-level pot offenders across the state. Decriminalization measures are definitely not new to the U.S. e-news cannabis Decriminalization Marijuana New York
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Evers aims to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize recreational possession and use, and expunge qualifying arrest records. The racial disparity in marijuana arrests has long been noted throughout the United States and Evers wants to change it in the Badger State.
NORML
MAY 8, 2019
Doug Burgum has signed legislation into law reducing marijuana possession penalties. In 2016, North Dakota ranked sixth in the nation in per capita marijuana possession arrests. Decriminalization LEGISLATION decriminalization North Dakota penaltiesRepublican Gov.
NORML
JANUARY 28, 2020
Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.”
The Fresh Toast
JULY 3, 2019
Is Canada About To Decriminalize All Drugs? The post Is Canada About To Decriminalize All Drugs? Cannabis Marijuana Legislation Medical Marijuana News Canada decriminalization drugs Portugal
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
The Virginia Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to decriminalize possession of marijuana. This comes one day after the House of Delegates passed similar cannabis decriminalization legislation. Writes Marijuana Moment. The Senate vote on decriminalization was 27-13.
NORML
APRIL 30, 2019
House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation, House Bill 1050 , reducing marijuana possession penalties. In 2016, North Dakota ranked sixth in the nation in per capita marijuana possession arrests. Decriminalization LEGISLATION decriminalization North Dakota penalties
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin.
WeedAdvisor
AUGUST 21, 2019
However, the new definition of “hemp” created a slew of new problems for states like Texas, where marijuana is still very much illegal. GQ Magazine reports that hemp legalization placed Texas in a position where marijuana prosecution is next to impossible. The main problem here is that, due to hemp being defined by its THC content, law enforcement now has to test any marijuana confiscated from defendants. THC or less, while anything higher is marijuana.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 3, 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.
NORML
AUGUST 28, 2019
Legislation reducing marijuana possession penalties and facilitating the expungement of past cannabis convictions took effect today. Assembly Bill 8420-A reduces the penalty for minor marijuana possession violations (up to one ounce) to a $50 fine. The new law also amends the classification of offenses involving the use or possession of marijuana in public from a criminal misdemeanor, formerly punishable by up to 90 days in jail, to a fine-only offense.
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