Virginia budget adds criminal penalties for public cannabis use
Virginia raises public cannabis use fine from $25 to $250; repeat offenses carry criminal charges. Penalties start next summer; lawmakers may repeal in
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North Carolina Governor Stein Supports Cannabis Decriminalization
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D) announced his support for cannabis decriminalization during an interview with WRAL News on June…
Czech Republic decriminalizes cannabis amid legalization delays
The lower house of the Czech Republic has voted to decriminalize cannabis for personal use, as the country’s efforts toward…
Minnesota Governor Signs Law Decriminalizing Bong Water
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a new law that decriminalizes bong water containing trace amounts of drugs. This decision…
Denton City Council Repeals Marijuana Depenalization Law
The Denton City Council in Texas has voted 4 to 3 to repeal an ordinance aimed at preventing local police…
UK report urges cannabis decriminalization and police reform
A recent report from the London Drugs Commission, led by Lord Charlie Falconer QC, recommends that cannabis possession for personal…
Sadiq Khan Advocates for Partial Cannabis Decriminalization
The London Drugs Commission has released a report highlighting 11 potential side effects of cannabis use, while simultaneously making a…
Denton City Council repeals marijuana decriminalization ordinance
The Denton City Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday night to repeal the low-level marijuana decriminalization ordinance, just over two years…
Texas Senate Strips Cities’ Power to Decriminalize Cannabis
Texas has recently passed a Senate bill that removes the ability of local governments to hold votes on the decriminalization…
Texas Court Overturns Austin’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law
A Texas appeals court ruled that Austin cannot enforce its marijuana decriminalization ordinance, which prohibited police from citing or arresting…