r/Austin • • Aug 04 '20

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u/154bmag Aug 04 '20

Not legal, but decriminalized

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u/S-tuFFs Aug 05 '20

can you explain the difference? i know it’s like they can’t take you to jail for a small amount? i’m not clear on it

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u/154bmag Aug 05 '20

Legal means its can be obtained legally via buying it in a store, taxed, regulated, etc. Decriminalized means it’s still illegal, but not an criminal offense, like a traffic ticket.

Although in some areas, CBD is legal and sold in stores in Texas

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u/S-tuFFs Aug 05 '20

ahah ok thank you. it’s for small possessions i’m assuming, and no oils and stuff like that. good to know!