Several States Have Made the Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana

question 20

Multiple Choice

Several states have made the possession of small quantities of marijuana a civil infraction, similar to a parking ticket. This policy is referred to as:

• A) legalization.
• B) maintenance.
• C) full decriminalization.
• D) partial decriminalization.
• E) none of the above.

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