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  • Decriminalization

Georgia: Clayton County Commissioners Enact Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance

  • by NORML
  • Posted on September 10, 2025September 12, 2025

The ordinance, which took immediate effect, amends county code so that the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is reduced to a civil violation punishable by no more than a $150 fine.

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  • Decriminalization

Pennsylvania: Reading City Council Adopts Municipal Decriminalization Ordinance

  • by NORML
  • Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Since 2018, nearly 90,000 Pennsylvanians have been arrested for violating state marijuana laws. Over 85 percent of those arrests were for marijuana possession.

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Florida marijuana laws
  • 2019

Florida Municipality Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure

  • by Mahmalji, Former NORML Outreach Director
  • Posted on July 26, 2019August 15, 2022

The City of Jacksonville, Florida is considering a marijuana decriminalization measure that would impose a $100 fine for possessing 20 grams or less of instead of jail time.

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Missouri Marijuana Laws
  • Activism

Springfield City Council Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative, May Be Amended

  • by Erik Altieri, Former NORML Executive Director
  • Posted on August 28, 2012June 17, 2022

Last night, the City Council of Springfield, MO voted 6-3 in favor of an initiative…

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  • Activism

Controversial Regulations To Purge L.A.’s Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Takes Effect Today

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on June 7, 2010June 15, 2022

Los Angeles’ controversial municipal ordinance capping the total number of medical marijuana dispensaries that may…

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  • Activism

Colorado: Yet Another City Votes To Remove Marijuana Penalties

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on April 7, 2010June 14, 2022

Fewer than 2,000 people reside in the mountain town of Nederland, Colorado — located west…

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