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Decriminalization
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California Legislature Strips Psychedelics Decriminalization from Senate Bill
A California bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic drugs including psilocybin and LSD was gutted by a legislative committee, leaving only legislation to study the decriminalization proposal.
Cannabis Cafes Emerge in Post-Legalization Thailand
The seeds of Thailand’s new cannabis law are already beginning to bloom, with cannabis cafes flowering in the country.
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Cannabis Decriminalization Bill
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, a bill introduced last week that would federally decriminalize marijuana.
British Chief Constable Supports Cannabis Decriminalization
The head of the Thames Valley Police—one of the largest forces in the U.K.—has come out in favor of cannabis decriminalization with a suggestion that normalization could reduce violence.
Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major Decriminalization Ordinance
The ordinance would represent a victory for Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
West Virginia Advocates Collecting Signatures for Decriminalization Ballot Measures
Cannabis decriminalization in two cities in West Virginia is being pushed for this year’s November ballot.
Thailand Removes Weed From List of Banned Substances
The Thai government removed cannabis from its list of banned drugs today, making it the first Asian country to decriminalize marijuana.
Five Texas Cities to Vote on Decriminalization This Year
This year, at least five cities in Texas will be voting on decriminalization, providing a back-door approach to legalizing.
British Columbia Plans 3-Year Decriminalization Test
Canadian officials announced on Wednesday that a plan to decriminalize small amounts of drugs in British Columbia has been approved for a three-year test period.
Mexican Supreme Court Issues Vague Support for Ending Prohibition
The country’s highest court again weighs in on the connection between cannabis use and constitutional guarantees of freedom—but problems still remain.