Sentences with phrase «decriminalizing recreational marijuana»

JERUSALEM (Reuters)- The Israeli government voted on Sunday in favor of decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, joining some U.S. states and European countries who have adopted a similar approach.

Ford also picked the Seahawks to beat the 49ers at home, so if you're keeping score, Rob Ford's Super Bowl pick is Denver vs. Seattle — two cities in the states that have decriminalized recreational marijuana.

Yes, the cities of Seattle and Denver are both located in states that have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

Not exact matches

Twenty - one states plus the U.S. capital allow medical marijuana, and two states, Colorado and Washington, decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in 2012.

Even though many states have decriminalized marijuana to some degree (including recreational use in some states), federal law still says it is a controlled substance that is illegal to possess in most cases.

But it lends his voice and the authority of the Catholic Church to the growing worldwide debate over legalizing or at least decriminalizing some recreational drugs, most notably marijuana.

Even though 23 states have decriminalized marijuana to some degree (including recreational use in some states), federal law still says it is a controlled substance that is illegal to possess in most cases.

ALBANY — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday said he would introduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana for recreational use through a bill that faces unlikely passage, but that reflects greater acceptance on the once hot - button issue by politicians including Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

The rules are, for now at least, directed at «legitimate edible cannabis treats at medical marijuana dispensaries,» but NBC Bay Area notes that «if California voters pass Proposition 19, the Tax Cannabis Act that would effectively decriminalize the recreational use of the drug, you can expect similar regulations to apply to entrepreneurs looking to bake goods that will get you baked.»

The federal Cannabis Act will decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana.