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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…