Summary
Easton City Council just narrowly passed a new rule to decriminalize marijuana, shifting how local police handle minor possession. This is a pretty big shake-up for local law enforcement and city ordinances.
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Impact analysis
It could save the city money by cutting down on the police and court resources spent on low-level possession busts.
People caught with small amounts of weed who won't face harsh local criminal charges anymore.
No groups negatively affected
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Easton, PA Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Easton, PA Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession NORML
Weed is decriminalized in Easton. Possession, usage will become akin to traffic violation.
Weed is decriminalized in Easton. Possession, usage will become akin to traffic violation. LehighValleyLive.com
Easton City Council approves marijuana decriminalization in close vote
Easton City Council approves marijuana decriminalization in close vote Lehigh Valley Public Media
Easton City Council rejects bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana
Easton City Council rejects bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana WFMZ.com
Up in smoke: Easton City Council snuffs out marijuana decriminalization ordinance - Lehigh Valley Public Media
Up in smoke: Easton City Council snuffs out marijuana decriminalization ordinance Lehigh Valley Public Media
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