Marijuana Decriminalization

Organization of the American States Suggests Marijuana Policy Change

Organization of the American States Suggests Marijuana Policy Change

The Organization of the American States, a group that promotes social and economic development in the Western hemisphere through cooperation of the Americas, released a report on Friday suggesting...
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Marijuana Possession Decriminalized in Vermont

Marijuana Possession Decriminalized in Vermont

Yesterday, Vermont’s legislature voted to decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, making low level possession a civil infraction rather than an arrestable offense. Governor Peter Shumlin...
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Marijuana Decriminalization Stands in Grand Rapids Michigan

Marijuana Decriminalization Stands in Grand Rapids Michigan

On Monday, Kent County, Mi. judge Paul Sullivan ruled that Grand Rapids’ voter-approved marijuana decriminalization amendment is valid.  Judge Sullivan also dismissed Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth’s attempt to...
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Bipartisan Support Shown for Marijuana Decriminalizaton in Michigan

Bipartisan Support Shown for Marijuana Decriminalizaton in Michigan

Michigan lawmakers from both parties are pushing for dialogue about decriminalizing low level marijuana possession in the state.  Decriminalization is being pushed by Democratic Representative Jeff Irwin as well ...
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New Poll Shows 3/4 of Washington DC Residents Support Marijuana Decriminalization

New Poll Shows 3/4 of Washington DC Residents Support Marijuana Decriminalization

A new poll released Thursday shows that 75% of Washington DC residents support decriminalizing the possession of small amount of marijuana.  The poll, commissioned by the Marijuana Policy Project...
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Vermont House Shows Support for Marijuana Decriminalization

Vermont House Shows Support for Marijuana Decriminalization

On Friday, the Vermont House voted in favor of a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana with a vote of 98-44.  The bill’s lead sponsor,...
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Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect Monday in Rhode Island

Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect Monday in Rhode Island

Starting Monday, penalties for low level marijuana possession will be decreased in Rhode Island.  This makes Rhode Island the fourteenth state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana....
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Texas College Students Trying to Decriminalize Marijuana on Campus

Texas College Students Trying to Decriminalize Marijuana on Campus

Students at the University of Texas are proposing a bill that would stop university police from arresting anyone for marijuana possession.  The bill would mandate a fine for marijuana...
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New Hampshire to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization This Week

New Hampshire to Vote on Marijuana Decriminalization This Week

This week, New Hampshire lawmakers will vote on a bill that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.  The House will tackle the proposed bill, which would decriminalize possession of less...
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Hawaii Senate Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Hawaii Senate Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

On Tuesday, the Hawaii Senate unanimously voted to pass a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession in the state.  Under the bill, possession of under an ounce of marijuana...
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