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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
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
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
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
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. MORE
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. 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 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. MORE
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. MORE
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. Annually, police make over 30,000 marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey. 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
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. 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
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. 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
The post Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan appeared first on Leafly. Under the 'Biden Plan for Black America,' cannabis would be okay to possess but illegal to purchase. 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
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. 2020 Virginia General Assembly. MORE
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. 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
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
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
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. MORE
What Are the New Marijuana Laws in VA? It’s a historic day for cannabis in Virginia, as it decriminalizes cannabis possession offenses and seals the records of past convictions from public view. A 1972 California poster for the decriminalization of marijuana. MORE
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. 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
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
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.
NORML
MAY 21, 2020
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. 2020 Virginia General Assembly.
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NORML
JUNE 18, 2020
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. Annually, police make over 30,000 marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey.
NORML
APRIL 12, 2020
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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.
Leafwell
JULY 1, 2020
What Are the New Marijuana Laws in VA? It’s a historic day for cannabis in Virginia, as it decriminalizes cannabis possession offenses and seals the records of past convictions from public view. A 1972 California poster for the decriminalization of marijuana.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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. *
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.
Leafly
MAY 7, 2020
The post Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan appeared first on Leafly. Under the 'Biden Plan for Black America,' cannabis would be okay to possess but illegal to purchase.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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