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The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill proposing to decriminalize possession of marijuana by a 67-25 margin Tuesday, May 11.
House Bill 652 authored by state Rep. Cedric B. Glover (D - Shreveport) would make possessing marijuana a misdemeanor crime with a max fine of $100 for possession of 14 grams or less.
The Louisiana Senate will now hear the bill for debate.
https://www.wafb.com/2021/05/11/louisiana-house-passes-bill-proposing-decriminalize-marijuana/