27 Feb 2018

Seattle City Officials Back Plan to Vacate Past Marijuana Convictions

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Seattle City Officials Back Plan to Vacate Past Marijuana Convictions | NORML

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle city officials have announced their intentions to vacate the criminal convictions of minor marijuana possession offenders. The city’s mayor and city attorney announced the plan last Thursday. “This action is a necessary first step in righting the wrongs of the past and putting our progressive values into action,” said Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. […]

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19 Dec 2017

CT: Hartford City Council Unanimously Votes for Marijuana Legalization

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CT: Hartford City Council Unanimously Votes for Marijuana Legalization | NORML

HARTFORD, CT — City council members representing the city of Hartford (population 123,200) have unanimously voted in favor of a resolution endorsing the regulation of the adult use cannabis market. Connecticut state lawmakers debated several legislative proposals this past spring seeking to regulate the adult use and sale of marijuana. However, momentum for these efforts stalled after Democrat […]

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13 Dec 2017

Hartford City Council Unanimously Endorses Marijuana Legalization

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Hartford City Council Unanimously Endorses Marijuana Legalization | Marijuana Policy Project

HARTFORD, CT — At a meeting Monday evening, the Hartford Court of Common Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution in support of making cannabis legal and regulated for adults in Connecticut. The resolution specifically recommends that the Hartford Delegation of elected representatives support the passage of state legislation to legalize and tax cannabis […]

Hartford City Council Unanimously Endorses Marijuana Legalization | The Daily Chronic

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8 Nov 2017

Election 2017: Ohio City Completely Depenalizes Marijuana

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Election 2017: Ohio City Completely Depenalizes Marijuana | NORML

ATHENS, OH — The Athens Cannabis Ordinance – better known as “TACO” – to completely remove all penalties for possessing, cultivating, and gifting of up to 200 grams of marijuana was approved by voters on election day by a vote of 77 percent to 23 percent. In November 2016, four Ohio municipalities – Newark, Logan, Roseville, […]

Election 2017: Ohio City Completely Depenalizes Marijuana | The Daily Chronic

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5 Oct 2017

Atlanta City Council Votes Unanimously to Decriminalize Marijuana, Heads to Mayor’s Desk

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Atlanta City Council Votes Unanimously to Decriminalize Marijuana, Heads to Mayor’s Desk | Drug Policy Alliance

ATLANTA, GA — Monday afternoon, after two hours of debate amongst the city council members, the Atlanta city council voted unanimously 15-0 to pass Ordinance 17-O-1152. This legislation makes the possession of marijuana under one ounce a non-arrestable offense and lowers the fine to a maximum ticket of $ 75. The mayor has eight days to decide […]

Atlanta City Council Votes Unanimously to Decriminalize Marijuana, Heads to Mayor’s Desk | The Daily Chronic

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23 Jul 2017

Another City in Pennsylvania Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession

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Another City in Pennsylvania Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession | TJ Baker

YORK, PA — Another city in Pennsylvania has voted to make possession of small amounts of marijuana a fine-only offense. Earlier this week, the York City Council voted to decriminalize the possession of under 30 grams of marijuana, reducing the penalty to a maximum fine of $ 100 and no jail time for first-time offenders. A […]

Another City in Pennsylvania Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession | The Daily Chronic

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16 May 2017

GA: Atlanta City Council to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization

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GA: Atlanta City Council to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization | NORML

ATLANTA, GA — On Monday, May 15, 2017, the City Council of Atlanta, Georgia will vote on an ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana within Atlanta’s City Limits. Under Georgia law, the possession of one ounce or less is an arrestable offense that could result in up to […]

GA: Atlanta City Council to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization | The Daily Chronic

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9 Apr 2017

Kansas City Voters to Vote on Decriminalizing Marijuana on April 4

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Kansas City Voters to Vote on Decriminalizing Marijuana on April 4 | NORML

KANSAS CITY, MO — After more than a year of negotiations with city officials, and countless hours cultivating support for a ballot measure aimed at decriminalizing certain amounts of marijuana, members of Kansas City NORML will finally have a chance to hear from voters on the issue. Next Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Kansas City voters […]

Kansas City Voters to Vote on Decriminalizing Marijuana on April 4 | The Daily Chronic

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5 Apr 2017

Voters in Kansas City, MO Decriminalize Marijuana in Blowout Victory

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Voters in Kansas City, MO Decriminalize Marijuana in Blowout Victory | Justin Strekal

KANSAS CITY, MO — In a blowout victory for sensible criminal justice policy, the voters of Kansas City, Missouri have decided to approve Question 5 and decriminalize marijuana to direct their law enforcement officers to no longer target citizens for possession of the plant and would replace current criminal penalties with just a civil fine. The […]

Voters in Kansas City, MO Decriminalize Marijuana in Blowout Victory | The Daily Chronic

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28 Apr 2016

Tacoma City Council sorting out details on new cannabis rules

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Tacoma City Council sorting out details on new cannabis rules
Those questions include whether the city should place a local cap on the number of retail marijuana stores it allows to do business, whether it should require cannabis shops to be separated by at least 500 feet and whether Tacoma should permit groups …
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Can Heavy Cannabis Use Increase Chances Of Early Death?
Smoking pot early in life may increase the risk of premature death although it doesn't have a strong link with death and psychosis, a new study suggests. Cannabis is one of those things that constantly divide almost everyone, including the state and …
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Woman remanded on cocaine and cannabis charges
Echteld appeared in the District “B” Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with possession of cannabis; possession with intent to supply cannabis; trafficking cannabis; importation of cannabis; possession of cocaine, possession with intent to supply …
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