Articles tagged with "decriminalization"
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Canada: Legalization Later, Decriminalization Now
Randi Druzin - Published on June 13, 2017Read moreWith full legalization a year away, Canadian lawmakers push for immediate decriminalization.
New Hampshire Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Heads to Governor
The Associated Press - Published on June 1, 2017Read moreNew Hampshire moved a step closer to joining the rest of New England in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.
Brooklyn DA Challenges Sessions, Says Decriminalization Works
Gage Peake - Published on May 30, 2017Read moreActing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has long advocated against prosecuting low-level marijuana crimes, especially since taking office in 2016.
Why Cannabis Reform Crashed in Texas
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 17, 2017Read moreLast week two bills were sailing through the Texas House. Both were dead by Saturday. What happened?
New Hampshire on Verge of Decriminalizing Cannabis Possession
Ben Adlin - Published on May 11, 2017Read moreIf the bill becomes law as expected,
the Granite State will remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 3/4 oz. of cannabis.In Texas, It’s Do or Die Time for Cannabis Decriminalization
Stephen Paulsen - Published on May 10, 2017Read moreMarijuana reform is gaining momentum as the legislature votes on House Bill 81, which decriminalizes personal cannabis possession.
State of the Leaf: Congressman Urges Trump to Respect State Cannabis
Jay Lassiter - Published on April 19, 2017Read moreState of the Leaf is Leafly’s weekly roundup of legalization news from around the nation and the world.
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Block Local Decriminalization
The Associated Press - Published on March 27, 2017Read moreThe Legislature has passed a bill that would bar cities in Tennessee from decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis.
Hold the Applause: Israel’s Decrim Law Ain’t All That
Joe Dolce - Published on March 6, 2017Read moreIt’s a half-step that has Israeli advocates less than thrilled.
Houston is Getting a New Cannabis Decriminalization Policy
Lisa Rough - Published on February 22, 2017Read moreA new push to focus law enforcement resources on more dangerous crimes could pave the way for decriminalizing cannabis in Texas.