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NY Lessens Penalties For Marijuana Possession NY Lessens Penalties For Marijuana Possession
NY Lessens Penalties For Marijuana Possession New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a new bill that will further decriminalize marijuana use in the Empire State. The new legislation will “make enforcement fairer and more equitable by reducing the penalty for unlawful possession of marijuana to a violation punishable by a fine and removing criminal penalties for possession fo any amount of marijuana under two ounces. "Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by-laws governing marijuana for far too long, and today we are ending this injustice once and for all," Cuomo said in a statement.  "By providi…

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by Zak Failla
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New York Expands Marijuana Decriminalization After Bid To Legalize Pot Fails New York Expands Marijuana Decriminalization After Bid To Legalize Pot Fails
New York Expands Marijuana Decriminalization After Bid To Legalize Pot Fails Marijuana has not been legalized in New York -- but soon it will no longer be a crime if you are a possession of smaller amounts. State Senators approved legislation late Thursday, June 20 to decriminalize its use.  The new law could eventually clear marijuana conviction records for tens of thousands of people and make future violations for possessing small amounts of weed punishable by a $50 fine. Senate Democratic leaders said the legislation aims to address racial disparities in antiquated marijuana drug laws.  "Communities of color have borne the brunt of New York State’s ma…

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by Jon Craig