NORML

MAY 21, 2020

Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

House lawmakers approved three pieces of legislation that would legalize adult use marijuana and decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. Legalization decriminalization legalization legislation North Dakota

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NORML

JUNE 29, 2020

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. 2020 ACTIVISM Decriminalization Legislative Update Virginia cannabis decrim decriminalization featured marijuana Virginia NORML

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. The law reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. House Bill 972 , which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 64 to 34, reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to a half ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization.

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Leafwell

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This December the United States House of Representatives made history by voting for the first time on cannabis decriminalization. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would effectively remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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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. ” If approved, the ordinance would impose a $100 fine for possessing 20 grams or less of marijuana instead of jail time. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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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. “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.”

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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. While marijuana arrests across the nation have decreased, arrests in Virginia have increased. A complete listing of marijuana-related legislation in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly is available here.

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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. House Bill 1383 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. Decriminalization Expungement decriminalization expungement Hawaii

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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.

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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.

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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. “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. ” Police in New Mexico made over 3,600 marijuana possession arrests in 2016. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico

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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. Subsequent offenses, or in instances where the defendant possesses greater amounts of marijuana, remain punishable by the possibility of jail time.

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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.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Members of the New Jersey state Assembly approved legislation to decriminalize the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults. The post New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. Uncategorized decriminalization New Jersey

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2020

Legislation takes effect on Saturday, January 11, decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. The new law , which was passed in July, 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. Decriminalization Expungement decriminalization expungement Hawaii

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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. ACTIVISM Advocacy Decriminalization GOVERNMENT NORML Chapters Policy

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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.

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Leafly

JULY 1, 2020

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

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart made an announcement today, proposing the decriminalization of all drugs. The post Vancouver Mayor proposes motion to decriminalize all drugs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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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. Unlike full legalization, decriminalization was a middle-of-the-road compromise that sat better with lawmakers who opposed Cuomo’s legalization efforts. At least with decriminalization, small-time offences will no longer waste time and money on law enforcement and court proceedings.

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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. *

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 20, 2021

This new act proposes to decriminalize pot which was classified as a schedule one narcotic fifty years ago. The post MORE Act, Federal Cannabis Decriminalization Or Corporatization? Democrats and a few Republicans have given in and admitted their views on cannabis must change.

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Leafly

APRIL 13, 2020

The post Virginia just decriminalized marijuana. Politics marijuana decriminalization virginiaIt's now a $25 ticket for possession. But decrim is a half-step that leaves consumers stuck with untested and possibly tainted products. Here’s what that means appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

18th, the Mayor is hoping to make Vancouver the first Canadian city to decriminalize drug possession. The post WATCH LIVE – Vancouver City Council votes on drug decriminalization today appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. At 9:30 a.m.

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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. House Bill 1383 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. ACTIVISM decriminalization expungement Hawaii Ig

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The post A Founder Looks at 50: Some Early, Unexpected Supporters of Marijuana Decriminalization appeared first on NORML.

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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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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In an unprecedented move in Canadian history, on Wednesday the Vancouver city council voted to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of all illicit drugs.

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NORML

APRIL 24, 2019

On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. House Bill 63 would reduce penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana from a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail, to a civil offense punishable by a $250 fine only. Thursday will be the first time in decades that marijuana decriminalization will be discussed on the House Floor.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 23, 2021

One of the first big wins for cannabis in 2021 comes out of New Mexico when District Court Judge Lucy Solimon ruled that inmates have a right to medical marijuana too.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 7, 2021

Senate recently unanimously approved a marijuana research bill called the Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act. The bill, will most importantly, make a more streamlined process for those looking to research medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Oregon Measure 110, the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative was approved on November 3rd, 2020, with 58.82% support. The post Oregon Measure 110, Drug Decriminalization And Addiction Treatment appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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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.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

"it is time for North Carolina to start having real conversations about a safe, measured, public health approach to potentially legalizing marijuana.". The post North Carolina: Governor’s Task Force Recommends Liberalizing State’s Marijuana Penalties appeared first on NORML.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Evers aims to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize recreational possession and use, and expunge qualifying arrest records. Our budget will decriminalize possession of marijuana in amounts of 25 grams or less, and we’ll also be creating a path for expungement for these crimes for those who’ve completed their sentence or probation,” wrote Evers on Twitter. The full details of the medical marijuana policy outlined by Evers will not be released until February 28.

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