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
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.
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.
NORML
JUNE 15, 2021
“The passage of this legislation is great progress toward ending the racially discriminatory policy of branding otherwise law-abiding Louisianans as criminals for minor marijuana possession offenses when law enforcement should instead be focusing on fighting legitimate crime.”.
NORML
JUNE 7, 2021
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.
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