Effective today, a new law in Philadelphia sets forth less stringent penalties for possession of marijuana. The city’s mayor, Michael Nutter, passed the legislation that will impact how police deal with offenders while also lessening the punishment for pot users. This groundbreaking step designates Philly as the largest city in the nation to stop treating marijuana possession as a criminal offense.
Follow this link to read the full story and learn more about Philly’s new marijuana laws: Relaxed Marijuana Law in Effect in Philly Monday
