Louisiana
In early 2011, the port city of New Orleans, Louisiana decriminalized possession of marijuana. The City Council passed ordinance in the previous months making possession of small amounts of cannabis no longer a criminal offense, so the police could focus on apprehending more violent criminals. Newly elected Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas was quoted as saying the change was "not being soft on crime but smart on crime."
Read more about this topic: Places That Have Decriminalized Non-medical Cannabis In The United States
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