Win Some, Lose Some, Fight Another Day: Cannabis Decriminalized in New York and Full Legalization Discussions Postponed
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 6, 2019
Cannabis was first decriminalized in New York in 1977, when the punishment for possession of about an ounce or less of cannabis was reduced from a misdemeanor and jail time to the payment of fines. There have been different theories about the reasons behind why the legalization bill was unable to succeed during this year’s session.
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