New York has decriminalized marijuana

New York has decriminalized marijuana, becoming the 16th state of the United States to do that.

This step, which would have made possession of a small amount of drugs a crime rather than a crime, was signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo as a law.

This measure also requires that low-level marijuana cases be either reported missing or destroyed, clearly demonstrating that colored communities have been disproportionately affected by the different application of the law in the past.

” Communities of colour have been disproportionately impacted by laws governing marijuana for far too long, and today we are ending this injustice once and for all,” Mr. Kuomo said in a statement.

In many ways, the decision of politicians in the state capital Albany is behind this trend in many parts of the country.

Although New York has become the 16th decriminalizer of drug use, 11 states, as well as the District of Columbia, also known as Washington, have legalized their personal use. Its use remains a federal crime.

Those who insisted on greater liberalization welcomed the move, but urged lawmakers to move forward. Some stated that the presence of cannabis herb continued to have many negative consequences as an illegal violation.

“Police have historically found a way to work around the decriminalisation of marijuana,” said Erin George of Civic Action in New York City.

According to her, under the bill on decriminalization, people may still face probation and immigration consequences.