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October, 1973
Oregon Decriminalizes PotSalem, Oregon--Under a new Oregon law, possession of up to one ounce of marijuana has been reduced from a criminal offense to an ordinance "violation" punishable by no more than a $100 fine. The reform measure represents the first time a state has moved to decriminalize pot, although possession of more than an ounce still constitutes a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount.Crime BustersOxnard, California--Tenants' complaints have forced Oxnard police...
