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Nashville Ordinance to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession


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A new ordinance introduced in Nashville, Tennessee, would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. The current penalties for possession in Nashville entail up to six years in jail and up to $5,000 in fines for possessing just half an ounce or less of marijuana. City council members agree that charges like this can ruin people’s lives.

If the ordinance passes, offenders would receive a civil offense citation resulting in a $50 ticket and a set amount of community service, according to WRCB. Metro police reported 18,000 marijuana-related arrests in the past 18 months. Most of those arrests were misdemeanors.

Mayor Megan Barry is reviewing the ordinance. A former state trooper and a council member sponsor the bill. Mayor Barry claims to generally support the ordinance.


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Arizona legalized marijuana for recreational use in November 2020. The law allows adults aged 21+ to purchase, possess and use cannabis. State-licensed cannabis dispensaries began selling recreational marijuana in early 2021. There are over 150 dispensaries in Arizona — a majority of them are in populous areas such as Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff. Recreational cannabis delivery services began operating in 2024.  


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