Several states have made the possession of small quantities of marijuana a civil infraction, similar to a parking ticket. This policy is referred to as:

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Partial decriminalization refers to policies that make possession of small amounts of marijuana a minor, non-criminal offense, akin to a civil infraction or a minor traffic violation, rather than fully legalizing it or removing all penalties.

Several States Have Made the Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana