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sandensea

(21,527 posts)
Fri Jun 21, 2019, 03:55 PM Jun 2019

New York lawmakers OK marijuana decriminalization

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Source: Washington Times

Lawmakers in New York state have voted to eliminate criminal penalties for public possession and use of marijuana after efforts to legalize pot stalled.

The measure would reduce low-level criminal charges for unlawful possession of marijuana to a violation, which comes with a fine similar to a parking ticket. The penalty would be $50 for possessing less than one ounce of pot or $200 for one to two ounces.

In an effort to address decades of racial disparities in drug arrests, the bill would also allow for the expungement of past convictions for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, proposed his own plan for legalization earlier this year. He said he’ll sign the decriminalization bill, noting that he called for a similar step five years ago.

Read more: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/21/new-york-lawmakers-ok-pot-decriminalization/





New York Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey, D-Bronx (left) fist bumps Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-Buffalo, after Bailey’s legislation expanding decriminalization legislation for marijuana passed on June 20.

Gov. Cuomo has indicated he'll sign the bill.
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New York lawmakers OK marijuana decriminalization (Original Post) sandensea Jun 2019 OP
Good that they're expunging past convictions IronLionZion Jun 2019 #1
Still Collecting That... jayfish Jun 2019 #2
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IronLionZion

(45,256 posts)
1. Good that they're expunging past convictions
Fri Jun 21, 2019, 07:33 PM
Jun 2019

considering the racial disparities. It shouldn't stop an otherwise law abiding person from getting jobs or whatever.

jayfish

(10,035 posts)
2. Still Collecting That...
Fri Jun 21, 2019, 07:58 PM
Jun 2019

"civil infraction" tax though.

Yonnie3

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3. Locking after a review by Forum Hosts
Fri Jun 21, 2019, 11:33 PM
Jun 2019

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