Decriminalization Legalization Legislation 
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. The legislation now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. Annually, police make over 30,000 marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
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.
NORML
MARCH 10, 2021
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 Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2020
House lawmakers today advanced legislation, HB 550 , greatly expanding the pool of marijuana offenders eligible for civil penalties. 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.
NORML
MARCH 5, 2020
Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The legislation now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk for approval. ” Governor Northam has spoken in favor of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions as has Attorney General Mark Herring.
NORML
JANUARY 3, 2023
The post Virgin Islands: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions appeared first on NORML. “It is my hope that the current administration implements [the law] to its full potential, for the benefit of the people of this Territory.".
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