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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. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. ”
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.
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."
Under existing law , only possession offenses involving ten grams of marijuana or less are decriminalized. ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014. . ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014.
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. The post Hawaii: Lawmakers Move Forward with Legislation Expanding Marijuana Decriminalization appeared first on NORML.
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.
The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today appeared first on NORML. House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time.
The post Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as a misdemeanor.
Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. ” Governor Northam has spoken in favor of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions as has Attorney General Mark Herring. Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.
"Decriminalization is only a partial step. The post Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Fall Dramatically Following Enactment of 2020 Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.
The post Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML. While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors.
House lawmakers approved three pieces of legislation that would legalize adult use marijuana and decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The post North Dakota: House Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Decriminalize Personal Possession appeared first on NORML.
Currently more than a dozen Florida municipalities have decriminalized the possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana including: Alachua County, Broward County, Cocoa Beach, Hallandale Beach, Key West, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Orlando, Osceola County, Palm Beach County, Port Richey, Tampa, Volusia County, and West Palm Beach County.
The post Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML. The Senate voted 20 to 5 to advance Senate Bill 767, which would legalize and regulate the commercial marijuana market in the state.
The post Ohio: Voters in These Cities Will Decide on Marijuana Decriminalization Measures Next Month appeared first on NORML. Brookside, Dillonvale, Laurelville, Martins Ferry, McArthur, Morristown, Mount Pleasant, Murray City, New Lexington, New Straitsville, Powhatan Point, Rayland, Tiltonsville and Yorkville.
Members of the Ohio senate advanced a measure expanding the state’s long-standing decriminalization policies. The post Ohio: Senate Overwhelmingly Advances Measure to Expand Decriminalization Policies appeared first on NORML.
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.
The post Louisiana: House-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor appeared first on NORML. House Bill 652 reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a $100 fine only.
Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. New Mexicans, a disproportionate number of whom are black and brown, have faced arbitrary discrimination and stigmatization for far too long.”
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. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences. Legal Provisions.
Decriminalize Nature is spearheading the movement to decriminalize psychedelics for medicinal use all over the world. The post What’s next for psychedelic decriminalization? See where they're gaining momentum. appeared first on Leafly.
A story in The Telegraph said Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan would 'effectively decriminalize' weed. The post Is London really going to decriminalize cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
Oregon voters will consider one measure to legalize the medical use of psilocybin, and another to decriminalize small amounts of all drugs. The post Election 2020: Oregon psilocybin and drug decriminalization initiatives guide appeared first on Leafly.
The post Israeli Justice Minister signs regulation decriminalizing cannabis possession appeared first on Leafly. Fines would be capped at about $150 dollars.
The post Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today appeared first on Leafly. Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year.
The post Virginia just decriminalized marijuana. It'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.
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.
The post Oregon could decriminalize all drugs in November election appeared first on Leafly. The nation's most wide-ranging drug reform measure secures a spot on the ballot.
Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver and Oakland have decriminalized Magic Mushrooms.
The post City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi appeared first on Leafly. The city council has declared psychedelics a "lowest enforcement priority.".
The post Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow appeared first on NORML. Despite over 60 percent of Texas voters supporting marijuana legalization, advocates continue to face an uphill battle in the legislature.
From Santa Cruz to Somerville, cities across the US are decriminalizing the possession of psychedelic substances. The post Where are psychedelics legal or decriminalized in the US? Is your city on the list? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans On Thursday, August 5, New Orleans took a historic step. Effectively aiming to decriminalize cannabis, the city is making an effort to work with the NOPD to end the war on weed. […].
just decriminalized psychedelic plants. Initiative 81 doesn't legalize psychedelic mushrooms, but it does make enforcement the 'lowest priority' of D.C. The post Washington, D.C., Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.
The measure decriminalizes psychedelic possession almost immediately. The post Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. Psilocybin treatment centers will likely open in 2025. Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.
On May 7, Austin, Texas, residents voted by huge margins to both decriminalize marijuana and ban no-knock police warrants. Austin officially decriminalizes marijuana appeared first on Leafly. The post Yee-haw!
The post New California bill would decriminalize psychedelics—but not all of them appeared first on Leafly. Psilocybin and DMT would be legal to possess, but MDMA and other psychedelics would remain outlawed.
San Francisco became the fourth city in California to effectively decriminalize the use, possession, personal cultivation, and transfer of entheogens. The post San Francisco decriminalizes psychedelics appeared first on Leafly.
Local decriminalization efforts in last week’s midterm elections shouldn’t go unnoticed. The post Local Decriminalization Efforts appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. While the US midterms saw Maryland and Missouri legalize cannabis, these smaller ballot measures are just as important. You do you.
Austin is the only city to officially decriminalize cannabis flower, but other cities may follow in November. The post Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist appeared first on Leafly.
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. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.
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