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3. How does decriminalization affect criminal records and arrests?
Decriminalization typically lowers arrest rates for possession and can prevent new criminal records for small amounts. Some states include automatic expungement or resentencing for past convictions. But many jurisdictions still allow fines, civil penalties, or administrative actions, and federal law may still consider marijuana illegal for certain purposes.