This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox,A blanket pardon for people with state-level convictions for simple marijuana possession
. Healey’s office says an announcement is coming tomorrow with more details. Until then, here’s what we do and don’t know: What is “simple” possession? Generally, it means a conviction for small amounts of marijuana intended for personal use and has been punishable by up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $500. However, the state. And since 2016, it’s been legal to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana in public or up to 10 ounces at home.have also involved an application.) But in Massachusetts, the Governor’s Council also has to sign off on pardon recommendations.
. Still, the actual number of pardons could depend on the process. got in on the action, as they begin theirsigned running back Antonio Gibsonfor all roads in “thickly settled or business districts.” Message boards and signs warning about the change are going up this week at major entry points into the city.
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