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April 5, 2019

New Mexico Decriminalizes Minor Marijuana Possession Cases
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New Mexico's governor has signed a measure decriminalizing possession of
small amounts of marijuana and the paraphernalia used to consume it.
Previously, first-time marijuana users faced arrest and up to 15 days in
jail; under the new law, those found with small amounts of the drug will
face a "penalty assessment," punishable by a $50 fine. A bill to
legalize the recreational use of marijuana cleared New Mexico's state
House but has stalled in the Senate.


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