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Kansas City will be the epicenter of that border hopping. ... Possession of marijuana in Kansas is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of six months in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000 ...
The Kansas Democratic Party platform supports the legalization of marijuana. The 2023 Kansas Speaks Survey, conducted by researchers at Fort Hays State University, found 67% support for legalizing ...
Kansas has one of the strictest marijuana prohibitions in the nation. It is one of 13 states in the country that does not allow marijuana usage for medical or recreational purposes.
The Kansas Attorney General stated that he would sue the city if the measure passed, arguing the city does not have legal authority to reduce cannabis penalties. [6] The Kansas Attorney General subsequently sued the city to hold the initiative. The Wichita City Council later unanimously voted to approve a similar ordinance in 2017. [7]
In April 2017, Kansas City residents approved with 75% of the vote a ballot measure to decriminalize up to 35 grams (1¼ oz) of cannabis. [32] The measure eliminated the threat of jail time and reduced the penalty to a $25 fine. [33] The penalty was later eliminated in July 2020 by a 9–4 city council vote. [34] [35]
“It shows we have a real commitment to social justice, to mental health ... “ Kansas City’s mayor said.
House Bill 972 Virginia House Bill 972, decriminalization of possession of half ounce or less cannabis, was referred by committee on February 5 for a full House of Delegates vote. [51] [52] Senate Bill 2, with similar provisions, was referred out of committee in January. [53] Both bills passed in their respective chamber by February 10. [54]
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