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Marijuana Use
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New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

A separate ordinance passed by the city clears the criminal records of those convicted of low-level marijuana possession offenses. It is estimated that some 10,000 residents will be granted blanket pardons under this action.

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Louisiana Marijuana Laws
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New Orleans: Marijuana Possession Arrests Plunge Following Enactment Of Decriminalization Ordinance

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on April 5, 2018July 6, 2022

Minor marijuana possession arrests have plunged in the city of New Orleans following the adoption of a municipal ordinance one year ago that called for fining rather than arresting low-level offenders.

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Take Action Legalize America
  • ACTIVISM

NORML’s Legislative Round Up July 1st, 2016

  • by Danielle Keane
  • Posted on July 1, 2016June 27, 2022

Federal lawmakers requested action this week on restoring medical marijuana access to veterans, while proponents in Arizona came one step closer to qualifying to the November ballot. Click here to get the latest news and to find out how you can #TakeAction.

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Take Action Legalize America
  • ACTIVISM

NORML’s Legislative Round Up March 18th, 2016

  • by Danielle Keane
  • Posted on March 18, 2016June 27, 2022

We’ve got a new federal bill to share with you this week along with several state legislative developments! Click here to get the latest in marijuana law reform.

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Expungement
  • LEGISLATION

More Municipalities Embrace Marijuana Decriminalization

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on March 17, 2016June 27, 2022

Local legislators in New Orleans, Louisiana and Tampa, Florida voted today in favor of municipal ordinances to halt minor marijuana possession arrests within city limits.

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Take Action Legalize America
  • ACTIVISM

NORML’s Legislative Round Up January 29th, 2016

  • by Danielle Keane
  • Posted on January 29, 2016June 24, 2022

Exciting news from across the country with NEW legislation being introduced and promising legislation moving forward! This week we highlight Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, New Orleans, and Vermont. Plus our lawmakers in Congress and lawmakers in Puerto Rico took action this week too! Click here to get the latest in marijuana law reform.

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Ohio Marijuana Laws
  • ACTIVISM

Cincinnati City Council To Suspend Marijuana Recriminalization Law

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on January 5, 2011June 15, 2022

Cincinnati City Council members are expected to vote 5 to 4 on a 2011 budget…

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Marijuana Justice
  • ACTIVISM

20 Years For Pot Possession?

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on July 24, 2008June 10, 2020

According to an investigative report by the New Orleans City Business newspaper, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson is routinely seeking five-to-20 years sentences for minor pot possession offenders.

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