Although tonsillectomy is performed less frequently than in the 1950s, it remains one of the most common surgical procedures in children in the United States. Seven or more in a year, five or more per year for two years, or three or more per year for three years.
States That Have Decriminalized. The following states have passed laws decriminalizing certain marijuana possession offenses. Typically, decriminalization means no arrest, prison time, or criminal record for the first-time possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal consumption.In most decriminalized states, these offenses are treated like a minor traffic violation.1  Alaska 2  *. California. 3  Colorado 4  *. Connecticut.5  Delaware **.ypically, decriminalization means no arrest, prison time, or criminal record for the first-time possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal consumption. In most decriminalized states, these offenses are treated like a minor traffic violation. 1  Alaska 2  *. California. 3  Colorado 4  *. Connecticut. 5  Delaware **.
State Medical Marijuana Laws. 5/12/2015. In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow for the medical use of marijuana. Since then, 22 more states, the District of Columbia and Guam have enacted similar laws. A total of 23 states, the District of Columbia and Guam now allow for comprehensive public medical marijuana and cannabis programs.