Philly still working after pot decriminalization

PHILLY.COM -  On October 1, 2014 Mayor Nutter signed a bill to make marijuana possession a civil, non-criminal offense. Philadelphia became the largest city in America to make the shift on its own. 

The new policy of issuing citations of $25 for possession and $100 for smoking in public went into effect on October 20.

One year later the impact of decrim has been positive and far reaching. More than 300 cannabis consumers used to be hauled into jail every month. But now all of the friends of Mary Jane can breathe a little easier. So can the city's Public Safety Budget. 

There were 2,408 fewer adults and juveniles put into handcuffs and holding cells for having less than 30 grams of weed. This has has saved the city an estimated $2 million.