This page will explain to the average reader what actually is Decriminalization of non-medical cannabis.
- Attempts to decriminalize cannabis in the United States began in the 1970s. As views on cannabis have liberalized (peaking in 1978),almost half the states have either approved it for medical use, decriminalized it for recreational use, or completely legalized it.
- Proponents of decriminalization argue that legalizing cannabis would free billions of dollars now used to prosecute users, provide several billions in tax revenue, free a substantial amount of law-enforcement resources which could be used to prevent more serious crimes, free a substantial amount of prison resources, and reduce the income of street gangs and organized crime who grow, import, process, and sell cannabis. Opponents argue that cannabis on the street today has a much higher percent of THC with a stronger drug effect and that decriminalization will lead to usage, increased crime, and abuse of more dangerous illicit drugs.
- In Connecticut you are allowed to carry up to a half-ounce as long as it is all bagged together aka no intent to sell. If you get caught it is a 120 dollar fine.
