Biden Administration begins accepting pardon requests for marijuana convictions
WASHINGTON (KDKA) - People who have a federal conviction for simple marijuana possession can now apply for a presidential pardon.
The Biden Administration has begun accepting pardon requests.
Applicants must have been charged or convicted of simple possession of marijuana before October 6 in federal court of the DC Superior Court.
They also must be a U.S. citizen or in the country legally.
The Justice Department said those people can get a certificate of proof showing they have been officially forgiven.
The pardons do not apply to state marijuana convictions.
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