Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation adding Virginia to the majority of states that have decriminalized possession of marijuana.

Northam signed two bills on Thursday that cemented the policy, which will go into effect on July 1 and make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana punishable by only a civil penalty of no more than $25. Under current Virginia law, a possession first offense can result in up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine, while a second offense can result in up to a year in prison.