Pennsylvania
On April 5, 2010, Philadelphia decriminalized cannabis. Possession of 30 grams or less is punishable by a $200 fine for first time offenders and a $300 fine for all others. For possession of more than 30 grams, the punishment is unchanged. In other parts of Pennsylvania, possession of a small amount of marijuana can still result in stiff penalties, including jail time, lengthy probation terms and extensive fines.
Read more about this topic: Places That Have Decriminalized Non-medical Cannabis In The United States
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