Oregon Gov. Brown Pardons 45,000 People For Weed Possession Charges

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Marijuana has been legal in Oregon for a little over 7 years now, after measure 91 was approved in 2014. But many Oregonians are still feeling the negative effects of a past drug charge for a drug that is now legal, and has been for years.

On Monday Governor Kate Brown announced a pardon that will effect an estimated 45,000 people across the state, as well as forgive more than $14 million in associated fines and fees.

Pardon Specifics Marijuana photo by Katheirne Hitt Via Flickr CC2

Brown’s pardon applies to drug possession charges for 1 ounce of marijuana or less, the offense must pre-date 2016, and

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