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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Cannabis: RFK Jr.

Canna Law Blog

We kicked off 2024 with our analysis of incumbent President Joe Biden (Grade C), and followed up with Republican challenger Ron DeSantis (Grade C+), who recently dropped out of the race and endorsed Donald Trump. ’s views on drug policy reform are reportedly shaped on his own prior struggles with addiction. How does RFK Jr.

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Colorado Governor Seeks Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions

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In a significant move towards drug policy reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked lawmakers for permission to grant pardons for individuals with certain psychedelic drug-related convictions. At the time of writing, l icensed facilities are not expected to open until late 2024.

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Octopuses On Ecstasy, Thailand’s Uncertain Cannabis Future, & CA Loses Out On Psychedelics

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This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. As a result, Thai residents have gained access to many new jobs in cannabis hospitality, retail, and cultivation. The proposed bill would have decriminalized the personal possession of natural psychedelics.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/29/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products.

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More Proof That Marijuana Laws Reduce Crime Comes From Virginia

Cannabis Law Report

While sales will not begin until 2024, Virginia lawmakers decided to move forward immediately with decriminalizing cannabis this year, hoping that the marijuana law would reduce crime. “A The research to this point indicates marijuana laws have reduced crimes while making cannabis accessible to millions.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. DECRIMINALIZATION. DECRIMINALIZATION.