Maine is the 25th state to enact legislation explicitly facilitating the expungement of marijuana-specific convictions.
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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.
“Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime.”
Lawmakers have advanced several marijuana-related bills — including legislation to legalize the adult use market — out of their chambers of origin.
“As we mark the first three years of legalization in New Jersey, now is the time to both celebrate its successes and reflect on lessons learned.”
Legislation is advancing to legalize the adult use market and to facilitate the expungement of marijuana-related criminal records.
“Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana,” the President announced. “It’s time that we right these wrongs.”
2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States.