What Is Decriminalization

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Multiple Choice

What is decriminalization?

• A) It is the regulated legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes as prescribed by a medical professional.
• B) For past cases found to be extreme in punishment (such as long sentences for possession of a small quantity of marijuana), this would clear people's records and prompt early prison release.
• C) It means technically marijuana use and distribution are still illegal, but law enforcement and court systems avoid addressing the issue entirely.
• D) This strategy does not punish offenders for possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. It is a "soft" policy of increased tolerance instead of a hardline approach that involves aggressive law enforcement and criminal prosecution.

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