Cannabis Decriminalization Legalization 
NORML
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year. ”
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. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.
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NORML
MARCH 5, 2020
Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. Those in possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution and will instead face a maximum $25 civil penalty. Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2020
Under the measure , which passed the House by a vote of 93 to 44, offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis will be reclassified as a civil, rather, than a criminal violation — punishable by a fine only, no arrest and no criminal record. House Bill 550 now awaits further action from the Maryland Senate.
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 13, 2023
Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis. appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Local decriminalization efforts in last week’s midterm elections shouldn’t go unnoticed. While the US midterms saw Maryland and Missouri legalize cannabis, these smaller ballot measures are just as important. The post Local Decriminalization Efforts appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Vancouver has made a big step forward in the possible decriminalization of drugs. Last week, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart announced the cities intention to seek leave from the federal government to approve a plan to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs within city limits.
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