Marijuana Archives • Page 22 of 30 • The Austin Chronicle

Toke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em: Pot Prohibition Turns 70 … and Pot Arrests Keep Adding Up

That’s right, 70 years ago this week, the federal Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 took effect, giving life to the federal pot prohibition we’ve all come to know and love.

by Jordan Smith October 2, 2007September 30, 2025

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Reefer Madness

Good news! Marijuana use remains steady

by Jordan Smith September 21, 2007September 30, 2025

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Proof that Cops Always Have the Best Stash, Pt. 3

Herein find the sad tale of a pleasure trip to Houston (!) gone terribly wrong….

by Jordan Smith September 11, 2007September 30, 2025

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Cops Given Choice Whether to Arrest for Minor Pot Possession

Texas police officers will be given a choice to issue a ticket instead of arrest individuals for certain Class A and B misdemeanors – including possession of up to 4oz of marijuana

by Jordan Smith August 30, 2007September 30, 2025

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SAFER to Denver Council: Let’s Make a Deal!

by Jordan Smith August 24, 2007September 30, 2025

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SAFER Strikes Again in Denver

Mile High City Council members approve signatures needed to place a new pot initiative – making minor pot possession the lowest policing priority– on the November ballot.

by Jordan Smith August 22, 2007September 30, 2025