NY Cannabis Law Is National Blueprint For Pot Expungement

Advocates for cannabis legalization in New York pushed for a law that would include expungement of marijuana convictions.

Five states, beginning with California in 2018, have enacted laws that automatically clear convictions of cannabis-related misdemeanors and some felonies.

When a criminal record is sealed, hard copies of pictures and fingerprints of a defendant are destroyed.

An expunged record is not a barrier to employment, including for jobs that require state-issued licenses, such as being a teacher or an accountant.

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