Marijuana Decriminalization Starts in Delaware

Delaware police will no longer arrest those possessing 1 oz. or less of marijuana.

First things first: marijuana is still illegal in Delaware. However, possessing small amounts is no longer an offense that will result in jail time.

In June, Gov. Jack Markell, D-Delaware, signed the decriminalization law that is now in effect.  At that time, Markell’s office issued the following statement on the new law: “The Governor remains committed to reducing the number of people entering the criminal justice system and refocusing resources where they are needed most, and House Bill 39 supports these efforts.”

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