Louisiana House passes a marijuana decriminalization bill
Louisiana House passes a marijuana decriminalization bill By Jennifer Lott | May 14, 2021 at 9:54 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 9:54 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana State Representatives have passed a measure which would make possessing 14 grams or less of marijuana a misdemeanor. Taking away the possibility of jail time and reducing the maximum penalty to a $100 fine.
A 67-25 vote Tuesday in the Louisiana House marks a momentous step in the state’s effort to loosen restrictions on marijuana use. If approved by the Senate and Governor, jail time could be eliminated for people caught with 14 grams or less of the drug.