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Decriminalization
187 posts
You Don’t Understand the Difference Between Decriminalizing and Legalizing, Do You?
Activist and cultivator Todd McCormick discusses the difference between legalization and decriminalization with the late, great Jack Herer.
April 19, 2024
Oregon Recriminalizes Hard Drugs, Ending State’s Drug Experiment
In a 180-degree turn, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4002 to reverse an earlier drug decriminalization law.
April 3, 2024
Oregon Lawmakers Backtrack on Drug Decriminalization as Reversal Bill Goes to Gov
After Oregon voters approved a measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in 2020, lawmakers are looking to undo the reform with a new bill recently passed by the Senate and House.
March 5, 2024
Pennsylvania Borough Working on Cannabis Decriminalization
Slowly but surely, Pennsylvania lawmakers are coming around.
February 27, 2024
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.
February 2, 2024
Texas Attorney General Sues 5 Cities Over Weed Decriminalization
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton in an attempt to block their cannabis decriminalization measures.
February 2, 2024
Rhode Island Bill Would Allow Psilocybin Cultivation, Possession Under 1 Ounce
A newly introduced Rhode Island bill would temporarily allow for cultivation, possession and sharing of one ounce or less of psilocybin through July 2026, along with provisions to account for future federal reform.
January 15, 2024
Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Draft Bill To Ban Recreational Use After Decriminalizing
A new draft bill would clarify that smoking cannabis for recreational purposes would be banned, along with several other changes.
January 11, 2024
Sarasota Moves To Make Cannabis Possession Criminal Again After Few Pay Civil Fines
The government can always make things worse.
November 22, 2023
Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
As promised, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to scale back Thailand’s rapidly growing industry.
November 16, 2023