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Oregon governor pardons 45,000 people for marijuana convictions

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Governor Kate Brown on Monday announced sweeping pardons for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of marijuana. The pardon applies to Oregon convictions for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, in cases before 2016 in which the person was 21 years of age or older, where this was the only charge, and where there were no victims.

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The Independent

Oregon's governor pardons thousands for pot convictions

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Oregon's governor pardons thousands for pot convictions

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law.

1 year ago·United States

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USA Today

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown pardons 45K for marijuana convictions

About 45,000 people previously convicted of marijuana possession in Oregon will be pardoned and $14 million in fines will be forgiven.

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown pardons an estimated 45,000 people for marijuana possession

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has vacated 47,144 convictions for marijuana possession, affecting roughly 45,000 people and forgiving more than $14 million in fines and fees, her office announced Monday.

1 year ago·United States

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KRDO

Gov. Brown pardons thousands for simple possession of marijuana in Oregon

By FOX 12 StaffClick here for updates on this story SALEM Oregon (KPTV) — Governor Kate Brown on Monday announced sweeping pardons for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of marijuana, an act that the governor’s office estimates will impact an estimated 45,000 people across the state and forgive more than $14 million in associated fines and fees.According to a statement from the governor’s office, the mass pardon will remove 47,144 co…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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The Hill

Oregon governor pardons simple marijuana possession convictions

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced on Monday that she is pardoning prior offenses for simple marijuana possession, removing more than 47,000 convictions from individual records. This move will affect up to 45,000 individuals in Oregon and forgive $14 million in fines and fees, according to a statement from Brown. “No one deserves to be…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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