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NORML
JUNE 24, 2024
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."
NORML
APRIL 8, 2024
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.
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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. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. ”
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.
NORML
JULY 31, 2021
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.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2020
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.
NORML
MAY 12, 2021
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.
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