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Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

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The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia appeared first on NORML. "State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia."

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

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The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML. “Governor Youngkin has just shown Virginians exactly how out of touch he is with the widely-accepted science and policy research on cannabis in the US.

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South Carolina: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Legislation

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The post South Carolina: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML. South Carolina is one of only a dozen states that has yet to implement a comprehensive medical cannabis access program.

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Hawaii: Lawmakers Move Forward with Legislation Expanding Marijuana Decriminalization

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The post Hawaii: Lawmakers Move Forward with Legislation Expanding Marijuana Decriminalization appeared first on NORML. The bill decriminalizes the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and/or up to five grams of cannabis concentrates -- imposing a maximum fine of $25.

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Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway for Marijuana-Related Expungements

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Maine is the 25th state to enact legislation explicitly facilitating the expungement of marijuana-specific convictions. The post Maine: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Pathway for Marijuana-Related Expungements appeared first on NORML.

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Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report

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The post Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report appeared first on NORML. 2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States.

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Texas: House Advances Marijuana Penalty Reduction Legislation

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Passage of this legislation will end this dubious distinction." The post Texas: House Advances Marijuana Penalty Reduction Legislation appeared first on NORML. "Texas leads the nation in marijuana-related arrests.