On March 17, 2016, the New Orleans City Council passed Ordinance Calendar No. 31,148, decriminalizing simple possession of cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.
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Tampa City Council Adopts Decriminalization Ordinance
On March 17, 2016, the Tampa City Council adopted an ordinance to decriminalize 20 grams or less of cannabis. According to Fox 13, Mayor Bob Buckhorn is expected to sign the ordinance into law.
Delaware Marijuana Advocates Receive an Early Christmas Gift
Folks in Delaware who oppose the war on drugs received an early Christmas present from the state this past week.
DOJ Suspends Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — The Department of Justice released a memorandum addressed to local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies Monday to announce that the equitable sharing program for asset forfeiture funds has been temporarily suspended due to financial considerations.
Maine Next Up for Recreational Marijuana?
The path to marijuana legalization looks clear in Maine—but is it? Fifteen years ago, Maine voters approved medical marijuana legalization.
Civil Forfeiture Drives Away Investors
Federal and state civil forfeiture laws permit government agents to seize the property of a business acquired, even indirectly, from the proceeds of criminal activity.