Maryland House OKs marijuana decriminalization bill

By Associated Press
Published April 5, 2014 4:00am ET
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Maryland House OKs marijuana decriminalization bill
The bill would eliminate criminal charges for possessing less than 10 grams. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) | Jeff Chiu

The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

The House voted 78-55 on Saturday for the bill. It would eliminate criminal charges for possessing less than 10 grams.

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