NEW YORK CITY: People in New York carrying only a small amount of marijuana will not be arrested, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), adding to a growing debate in the United States over pot.

Starting November 19, anyone carrying less than 25 grams (0.9 ounces) of pot in New York will instead likely be fined up to $100.

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