I see these terms used all the time within politics but I don’t get it. Surely if it’s de criminalized it’s legal?
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Legalization means it’s legal. No more jail, no more penalties, nothing. It might still be regulated, like alcohol for example.
Decriminalization means it’s still a crime, but the associated penalties are lower, e.g. Instead of jail time, you just pay a fine, instead of a felony it’s just a misdemeanor, etc.
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