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 **.
On November 4, voters in five Michigan cities voted to decriminalize marijuana possession. These are the most recent cities to do so. But decriminalizing a federally illegal substance is complex. These laws leave a lot up to the interpretation of local law enforcement officials. Decriminalizing marijuana began back in 1972 in Ann Arbor, and has really picked up steam over the last few years.