Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Monday will formally pardon hundreds of thousands of marijuana-related convictions.
Over a year-and-a-half after Maryland ers voted to legalize marijuana, Governor Wes Moore is pardoning just over 175,000 convictions, most of which for misdemeanor simple possession, according to his office.
"Because the use and possession of cannabis is no longer illegal in the state, Marylanders should not continue to face barriers to housing, employment, or educational opportunities based on convictions for conduct that is no longer illegal," officials said in a statement. "This action will also help make significant progress to address the racial wealth gap and will benefit Marylanders from across the state and from across the economic spectrum.
The historic step doesn't mean that individuals incarcerated for possession will be released, officials said. It also doesn't mean that 175,000 people are being pardoned as some people might have had multiple marijuana charges, officials said.
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