Maryland Senate Okays Marijuana Decriminalization
The Maryland Senate today overwhelmingly approved a marijuana decriminalization bill with bipartisan support. It now heads to the House of Delegates.
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Marijuana Fines ‘Under Serious Consideration,’ Peter MacKay Says
Proposal means those caught with small amounts of marijuana would get ticketed, not charged.
Can Smoking Pot Be Considered a Form of Free Speech?
Activists lit up in protest of the War on Drugs—now they face severe charges.
Marijuana Law Just Creates Criminals
More than 50,000 people in 2011 were arrested in New York City for possessing small amounts of marijuana -- the majority of whom were black and Latino -- at a considerable judicial and financial cost. New York City spends about $75 million every year on arresting people for recreational marijuana possession.
Chicago Alderman Says Cash-Strapped City Could Make $7m By Changing Marijuana Possession Law
Some officials in cash-strapped Chicago believe they've found a way to bring in millions of desperately needed dollars while freeing up police: marijuana.
Denver May Lower Fine for Marijuana Possession to $1
Denver may lower pot ticket prices to $1, the lowest fine for marijuana possession in the United States.
There’s Nothing That Can Happen
6 months ago Massachusetts decriminalized cannabis possession, imposing a $100 fine/citation instead of criminal penalties. Now it appears that police are almost ready to give up issuing the citations because people are simply refusing to pay.
British Government Ignores Scientific Advice and Reclassifies Cannabis
Cannabis has been reclassified in England and Wales by the government from a Class C to a Class B drug, carrying a higher maximum jail sentence for possession.
Pot Smokers to Protest Proposed Marijuana Fine Increase
'I will bring the potato chips and twinkies,' mayor says
Submission on Bill C-7
Canadian Bar Association's submission on Bill C-7 and recommendations from May 1994
