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Another Ohio Town Decriminalizes Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:May 23, 2023
Post category:Network Archives Ohio Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

While a small town decriminalizing cannabis may not sound significant, it is part of a larger movement in Ohio. More than three dozen Ohio localities have enacted decriminalization through local ballot measures over the last few years. Meanwhile, major Ohio cities including Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland have decriminalized marijuana through city council action.

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North Carolina Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Expunge Some Criminal Records

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:June 11, 2018
Post category:Network Archives North Carolina Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jun. 11, 2018) – A bill filed in the North Carolina Senate would decriminalize marijuana possession and expunge the records of certain marijuana offenders. Passage into law would take a step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state. Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) introduced Senate Bill 791 (S791) with three co-sponsors on…

Second Missouri Committee Passes Bill to Decriminalize Hemp; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:February 14, 2018
Post category:Missouri Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2018) – On Monday, a second Missouri House committee overwhelmingly passed a bill to decriminalize industrial hemp, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition of the plant in practice. Rep. Paul Curtman (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 2034 (HB2034) on Jan. 10. The legislation would decriminalize industrial hemp in the state…

Missouri Committee Passes Bill to Decriminalize Hemp; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition 10-1

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:February 7, 2018
Post category:Missouri Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2018) – Last week, a Missouri House committee overwhelmingly passed a bill to decriminalize industrial hemp, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition of the plant in practice. Rep. Paul Curtman (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 2034 (HB2034) on Jan. 10. The legislation would decriminalize industrial hemp in the state by…

New York Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana Possession

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:December 19, 2017
Post category:Network Archives New York Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

ALBANY, NY. (Dec. 19, 2017) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would decriminalize marijuana possession. Passage into law would take another step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state. Introduced by Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx), Senate Bill 7013 (S7013) would “ensure that laws are enforced equally and fairly and…

New Hampshire House Approves Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana by Overwhelming Margin

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:March 10, 2017
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

CONCORD, N.H. (Mar. 10, 2017) – On Wednesday, the New Hampshire House passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession in the state. Passage into law would take a step toward further nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Along with 11 bipartisan co-sponsors, Rep. Robert Cushing (D-Hampton) introduced House Bill 640 (HB640)…

Washington House Votes 98-0 to Decriminalize Industrial Hemp

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:March 1, 2017
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Mar. 1, 2017) – Yesterday, the Washington state House unanimously passed bill that would remove industrial hemp from the state’s “controlled substances” list. Passage into law would set the stage for people there to nullify federal prohibition on the plant in practice. Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) and a bipartisan coalition of three…

Mississippi Medical and Marijuana Decriminalization Bills Would Set Stage to Nullify Federal Prohibition

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 29, 2017
Post category:Mississippi Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

JACKSON, Miss. (Jan. 29, 2016) – A Mississippi bill would legalize medical marijuana for qualifying patients in the state, nullifying in practice the unconstitutional federal prohibition on the same. It is accompanied by legislation to fully decriminalize marijuana as well. Introduced by Sen. Derrick T. Simmons (D-Greenville), Senate Bill 2378 (SB2378) would “ensure that physicians…

Memphis Decriminalizes Marijuana; Step Forward to Nullify Prohibition in Effect

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:October 6, 2016
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tennessee Tenth Amendment Center

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2016) – On Tuesday, the Memphis City Council voted to decriminalize marijuana within the city limits, a step toward effectively nullifying prohibition in practice. Under the new ordinance, Memphis police will have the option of reducing the penalty for people in possession of a half-ounce of marijuana or less to a $50 fine…

Nashville Decriminalizes Marijuana; Takes Step Toward Nullifying Prohibition in Effect

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:September 22, 2016
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2016) – On Tuesday, the Nashville Metro Council voted to decriminalize marijuana within the city limits, a step toward effectively nullifying prohibition in practice. Under the new ordinance, Nashville police will have the option of reducing the penalty for people in possession of a half-ounce of marijuana or less to a $50 fine…