West Virginia Fails to Pass MMJ Reforms
Mon / Mar 12th
The West Virginia Legislature failed to pass legislation to increase the number of medical cannabis licenses and open the door… Read More
Decriminalization
As more states legalize both medical and recreational marijuana use, the need for decriminalization on state and federal levels is a growing concern. Cannabis is still a Schedule I substance according to federal law, and many states, even those with legal marijuana markets, can still charge individuals for possession of small amounts. Below are articles and information relating to cannabis decriminalization efforts.
Albuquerque, New Mexico City Councilors Introduce Cannabis Decrim. Measure
Tue / Mar 6th
City Councilors in Albuquerque, New Mexico have introduced a proposal to decriminalize cannabis possession of an ounce or less, the… Read More
Alabama Republicans Kill Cannabis Possession Reform Bill
Mon / Feb 26th
The legislative push to reduce cannabis possession penalties in Alabama is dead as the state’s powerful Republicans ensured it would… Read More
Cannabis Decriminalization Bills Introduced in Alabama
Wed / Feb 21st
Cannabis decriminalization bills have been filed in both chambers of Alabama’s Legislature and are expected to be heard in committees… Read More
Philadelphia DA Will Not Prosecute Simple Cannabis Possession Cases
Fri / Feb 16th
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s District Attorney Larry Krasner dropped 51 cases for simple cannabis possession last week, part of his new policy… Read More
Virginia Senate Passes First-Timer Cannabis Expungement Bill
Tue / Feb 13th
A measure allowing first-time cannabis offenders in Virginia to expunge the charge for $150 passed the state Senate 38-2 on… Read More
Study: Rhode Island Police Issuing Thousands of Cannabis Citations Despite Decriminalization
Fri / Feb 9th
Despite cannabis decriminalization throughout the state in 2013, Rhode Island police issued about 5,000 citations for cannabis possession through 2017,… Read More
German Police Association Calls for Cannabis Decriminalization
Mon / Feb 5th
A German police association is calling for the decriminalization of cannabis throughout the nation, and André Schulz, the head of… Read More
Virginia Lawmakers Kill Cannabis Decrim Bills; Advance Expungement Proposal
Tue / Jan 30th
The Virginia Legislature has killed two bills aiming to decriminalize cannabis possession in the state but a measure allowing first-time… Read More
France Reduces Penalties for Low-Level Cannabis Possession
Fri / Jan 26th
The French government has announced that low-level cannabis offenses will now be met with fines of 150 to 200 euros,… Read More
Virginia Legislature Considering MMJ, Cannabis Law Reforms
Wed / Jan 24th
The Virginia Legislature is considering bills aimed at both medical and criminal justice cannabis reforms, NBC12 reports. The measure being… Read More
French Government Report Recommends Fines for Cannabis Charges to Free Up Police
Tue / Jan 23rd
A French government report suggests the nation’s cannabis laws should be reformed in an effort to free up police, calling… Read More
Erie, Pennsylvania City Council Moves to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
Thu / Jan 18th
The Erie, Pennsylvania City Council has voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis, according to a YourErie… Read More
New Jersey Court Ruling Forces State to Reconsider Cannabis Schedule Classification
Thu / Nov 2nd
A decision by the New Jersey Superior Court of Appeals will force the state administration to reconsider cannabis’ Schedule I… Read More
Virginia Crime Commission Studies Decriminalization, Senate Majority Leader Plans Legislation
Wed / Nov 1st
Virginia Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment, a Republican, is planning to introduce a measure to decriminalize cannabis possession in the… Read More
Bexar County, Texas Announces ‘Cite and Release’ Program for Cannabis Possession, Other Crimes
Wed / Oct 4th
Following plans in Harris County and Dallas, Texas to decriminalize cannabis possession up to 4 ounces, officials in Bexar County… Read More
Atlanta, Georgia City Council Considering Cannabis Possession Law Reform
Fri / Sep 29th
Under an Atlanta, Georgia City Council proposal, penalties for possessing 1 ounce of cannabis or less would be reduced to… Read More
New Hampshire Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Takes Effect
Mon / Sep 18th
New Hampshire’s cannabis decriminalization bill took effect on Saturday, making the state the 22nd to eliminate criminal penalties for low-level… Read More
Virginia Lt. Gov. Calls for Cannabis Law Reforms
Tue / Aug 8th
In a letter to the Virginia State Crime Commission, which is studying the topic of decriminalizing simple cannabis possession in… Read More
New Hampshire Gov. Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
Wed / Jul 19th
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation reducing penalties for possession of small amounts of cannabis, and with it… Read More
UN/WHO Statement Appears to Call for Drug Law Reforms
Thu / Jul 6th
In a statement on ending discrimination in health care settings, the United Nations and World Health Organization appear to call… Read More
Wisconsin Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Gains Traction with GOP
Mon / Jun 26th
A cannabis decriminalization bill in Wisconsin has drawn support from both sides of the aisle, including five Republican co-sponsors, according… Read More
New Hampshire Gov. Likely to Sign Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
Tue / Jun 6th
Cannabis decriminalization is headed to New Hampshire as a bill to do just that has passed the Assembly and is… Read More
Obama Drug Czar Office Wanted to Decriminalize Cannabis
Wed / May 31st
Office of National Drug Control Policy officials under President Barack Obama wanted to decriminalize cannabis possession nationally but never made the… Read More