Articles tagged with "decriminalization"

Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed a bill to decriminalize the possession and private use of up to one ounce of cannabis and reduce simple possession penalties to a $100 civil fine.

Although Massachusetts has decriminalized cannabis and legalized medical marijuana, many of its district attorneys don’t agree with with the state’s cannabis laws.

A bill that would end cannabis prohibition in Texas was passed by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. If it’s approved by the full House and Senate, Texas could legalize cannabis.

A new national survey found that the vast majority of American voters across all major demographics agree with lowering the penalties for cannabis possession.

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes legalization efforts. The Lone Star State has introduced six different cannabis-related bills since the legislative session has started.

The Virginia General Assembly will be considering several upcoming cannabis bills, including a decriminalization bill and the legalization of medical cannabis oil.

The Jamaican cabinet approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and grant businesses licenses for developing medicinal marijuana.