As previously reported, Mayor Bill de Blaiso announced that the NYPD will no longer be arresting for possession of small amounts of Marijuana. The new law officially has it’s date for when this goes into affect and its….
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Starting on November 19, anyone caught with the possession of Marijuana of 25 grams or less will get a summons or are fined $100 for a first time offence instead of getting arrested.
However with the relief of no longer getting arrested, those caught do have to show a form of valid ID to the police.
This might be a huge step towards breaking the wall down around the use of Marijuana, stoners should hold up as the tree is still illegal.
The laws around Marijuana remain and are now as such,
New Yorkers can also expect to be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for small amounts of marijuana if they are selling it, smoking it in public, or if they have an outstanding warrant. If you’re part of a group smoking a joint, police can arrest the entire group. If a police officer smells burnt marijuana and finds unlit marijuana, you can also be subject to arrest.
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