Legislation passed this spring decriminalizes possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and seals the records of past convictions from public view.
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Democratic Governor Ralph Northam officially signed legislation today decriminalizing marijuana possession. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.
Even though recreational marijuana remains criminalized in a majority of US states, more and more municipalities are moving ahead with local laws decriminalizing the possession of cannabis within city limits. For the first time, NORML has released a comprehensive breakdown of these citywide and countywide decriminalization policies.
On Tuesday, January 24th, activists from a wide array of Pennsylvania NORML affiliates, allied groups, and state lawmakers took the fight for marijuana law reform to the state capitol building in Harrisburg.
A poll conducted by the firm Public Policy Polling (PPP) revealed that 60% of Virginia…
In a Statement of Administration Policy, released today, President Obama’s administration took a firm stance…
Today, the full Philadelphia City Council voted 13 to 3 in support of a measure…
Today, NORML PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin…
Today, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 78 to 55 in favor of Senate Bill…