The new law - set to take effect on Aug. 1 - makes possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana a misdemeanor crime carrying a fine up to $100 with no possibility of jail time, even for repeat offenses.
Louisiana lawmakers have agreed that people caught with small amounts of marijuana for recreational use shouldn’t go to jail, sending the bill to the governor's desk.
A recent comment about the dangers of marijuana use in children by the Governor of Nebraska, Pete Ricketts, has received quite a bit of criticism online. Governor Ricketts said, "If you legalize marijuana, you're gonna kill your kids" in a press conference.