Decriminalization
Colorado NORML supports the removal of all penalties for the private possession and responsible use of marijuana by adults, including cultivation for personal use, and casual nonprofit transfers of small amounts. This policy, known as decriminalization, removes the consumer -- the marijuana smoker -- from the criminal justice system, while maintaining criminal penalties against those who sell or traffic large quantities of the drug.
Real World Ramifications of Cannabis Legalization and Decriminalization
Marijuana Decriminalization & Its Impact on Use
Marijuana Decriminalization Talking Points
States That Have Decriminalized
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