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cannabis possession
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Idaho Bill Would Create Minimum $420 Fine for Possessing Small Amounts of Weed
As Idaho becomes increasingly surrounded by states with some type of cannabis reform, one lawmaker is proposing the state move in the opposite direction to further penalize cannabis possession.
Virginia House, Senate Approve Separate Weed Sales Bills
Virginia lawmakers have approved competing bills to regulate and tax sales of recreational marijuana, sending the measures to the opposite chamber of the legislature for further consideration.
Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote
In the meantime, the government plans to create a special committee to review a recent report in favor of drug decriminalization.
U.S. Virgin Islands Calls for People with Cannabis Convictions To Reach Out for Expungements
The territory is finally moving forward with expungement efforts.
Sarasota Moves To Make Cannabis Possession Criminal Again After Few Pay Civil Fines
The government can always make things worse.
A 15-Year Court Case Recently Came to an End for Maltese Cannabis Consumer
The individual caught in possession of cannabis now only needs to serve a two-year probation period instead of prison time.
Texas Committee Unanimously Votes to Pass Decriminalization Bill
A decriminalization bill recently passed in a House committee which would reduce possession penalties and help expunge cannabis convictions in Texas.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
The U.S. Virgin Islands territory governor made history when he signed a bill legalizing cannabis.
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Pardons Over 2,500, Nearly 400 for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The governor’s pardons include 395 under a program for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
Legalization Initiative Passes in Maryland with Question 4
Maryland data published in October showed that 73% of voters were in favor of legalization—and the results show that this was true for voters.