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Virginia: Legislature Approves Decriminalization and Medical Cannabis Bills

NORML

Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. ” Governor Northam has spoken in favor of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions as has Attorney General Mark Herring. Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.

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Webinar – July 28 2021: Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar Q&A

Cannabis Law Report

The Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative Communications Committee took questions from participants during the Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar which took place onMay 25th, 2021. issues as this is where the Decriminalization efforts this Webinar was addressing take place. We focused our answers primarily on the U.S.

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The Week in Weed: October 15, 2021

The Blunt Truth

federal decriminalization. The senators describe decriminalization as a first step in effectively regulating the industry and addressing the racial impact of enforcement. The bill would impose a 10% sales tax on cannabis and grandfather in businesses involved in the state’s medical marijuana program. mississippi. and finally.

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San Francisco senator pushes to decriminalize psychedelic drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.

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The Week in Weed: December 17, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Luxembourg decriminalized marijuana in October of this year, and Germany may move on this issue in 2022. Moving west, we see that Montana will have rules in place in time for the January 1 launch of its adult-use sales program. It’s probably not a “Christmas miracle,” but it’s nice for them to have this wrapped up in 2021.

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Which Countries Are Next For Medical Marijuana Legalization In 2021?

MMJ Recs

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Image by RexMedlen on Pixabay : Medical marijuana laws in 2021 will differ considerably around the world. Medical Marijuana Laws In 2021.

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The Week in Weed: May 7, 2021

The Blunt Truth

The Texas legislature moves on cannabis decriminalization. One would decriminalize marijuana possession. The second would expand the state’s medical marijuana program, and the third would reduce penalties for possession of some concentrates. The Supreme Court refuses to hear a 280E case. cannabis research bills.