Marijuana Decriminalization
/ˌmærɪˈwɑːnə diˌkrɪmɪnəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal reform process reducing or eliminating criminal penalties for possession and use of marijuana, typically substituting civil fines or no penalties.
Several states have adopted marijuana decriminalization to reduce incarceration rates for minor possession offenses.
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- marijuana decriminalization
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Commentary
Marijuana decriminalization differs from legalization in that it reduces penalties without creating a legal market for cultivation or sale.
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