marijuana decriminalization

Marijuana decriminalization means reducing or eliminating criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, treating it more like a minor traffic violation rather than a crime. This often involves removing jail time and heavy fines, aiming to reduce the burden on the legal system and avoid criminal records for users. However, it doesn't fully legalize marijuana; sale and larger quantities may still be regulated or illegal. Decriminalization focuses on harm reduction and shifting to a public health approach, rather than criminal punishment, while still maintaining some restrictions to prevent misuse and trafficking.