New York state reduces penalties for marijuana possession
30 July 2019 |
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Anyone caught with a small amount of pot in New York can expect to receive a fine as opposed to a jail term. Governor Andrew Cuomo has previously announced his intention to legalize recreational usage of the drug.
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