Cannabis Legalization Accelerating In The Northeast
Mon / Dec 17th
Following cannabis’ successful legalization in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine and decriminalization in New Hampshire, the last few states in New… 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.
Decriminalization Bill Filed In Texas
Mon / Nov 12th
At least one Texas lawmaker is eyeing 2019 as the year to decriminalize cannabis in the Lone Star State. First… Read More
Pennsylvania Decriminalization Bill Passes Committee
Wed / Oct 10th
A bill to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis has passed the Pennsylvania state House Judiciary Committee, CBS reports. The bill changes… Read More
Texas Gov. Wants to Reduce Cannabis Penalties
Mon / Oct 8th
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced last Friday that he is in favor of reducing cannabis possession penalties throughout the state,… Read More
South Africa Decriminalizes Personal Cannabis Use
Tue / Sep 18th
The South African Constitutional Court has ruled that the personal use of cannabis is no longer a criminal offense, according… Read More
Delaware Cannabis Expungement Bill Becomes Law
Tue / Sep 4th
Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) signed a bill last week that will expunge or clear the records of citizens convicted… Read More
New Jersey Rolls Back Decriminalization
Fri / Aug 31st
On Wednesday, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced that last month’s pause on the prosecution of cannabis cases has… Read More
Ohio Citizens Seek Decriminalization; Police Will Continue Arrests
Tue / Aug 21st
Voters in the city of Norwood, Ohio have collected enough signatures to get a cannabis decriminalization measure on the town’s… Read More
New Jersey to Pause Prosecution of All Cannabis Cases
Tue / Jul 24th
New Jersey’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal wrote in a letter to municipal prosecutors they should seek an adjournment of all… Read More
Study: Cannabis Decriminalization Laws Work Without Increasing Youth Access
Tue / Jul 24th
A recent study by Washington University found a significant drop in adult and youth cannabis arrests and no increase in… Read More
Israel to Vote On Cannabis Decriminalization
Thu / Jul 12th
Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, is expected to vote this week on a law that would decriminalize cannabis possession, according… Read More
Texas GOP Endorses Cannabis Decriminalization, Rescheduling, & Industrial Hemp
Tue / Jul 3rd
The Republican Party of Texas officially endorsed the decriminalization of cannabis last month. Party leaders also called on the federal… Read More
St. Louis to Stop Prosecution of Cannabis Possession Under 100 Grams
Thu / Jun 14th
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, in an email sent to her staff Tuesday, said her office will no longer… Read More
North Carolina Bill Seeks to Legalize Possessing Up to Four Ounces of Cannabis
Tue / Jun 5th
According to a report by the Winston-Salem Journal, a Forsyth County, North Carolina legislator has sponsored a state Senate bill that… Read More
Tim Fair: Launching Vermont’s First Cannabis Law Firm
Wed / Mar 14th PODCAST
Tim Fair is a Vermont-based cannabis consultant and the owner/founder of Vermont Cannabis Solutions, the state’s first cannabis law practice.… Read More
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
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
