It Wasn’t a Crime to Carry Marijuana. Until the Police Found a Loophole.
In 1977, New York State made carrying small amounts of marijuana in someone’s pocket a ticket-worthy violation, not a crime. But arrests soon skyrocketed. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Drug Abuse and Traffic
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/02/nyregion/marijuana-police-nyc.html?partner=rss&emc=rss