NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 160

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. NORML opposes this legislation.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 172

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Your Highness, Carly.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 185

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers.

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 156

NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! At the local level, Norristown, PA city council approved an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. FL resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Retail Patients 138

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 164

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. AL resident? AR resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 167

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights. DE resident? The bill was deferred.

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Legislation Decriminalization Cultivation Patients 106

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 162

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Welcome to the 4/20 edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. AL resident? California. CA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 150

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit osteopaths to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Governor Eric Holcomb (R) of Indiana and Governor Ned Lamont (D) of Connecticut signed industrial hemp legislation into law.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 144

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law to allow those with certain misdemeanor cannabis convictions to have their records automatically expunged. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 185

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governors Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed industrial hemp production legislation into law.

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Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 108

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. AL resident? AL resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 144

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. California.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 176

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. California.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 134

Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. But in brighter news, legislation from Rep. Most state caregivers assist those unable or unable to access medical marijuana themselves, including children and those receiving hospice care.

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Patients Access Conditions Chronic Pain 90

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. GA resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 169

NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

New Hampshire House lawmakers today approved legislation, House Bill 1648 , eliminating criminal and civil penalties for activities involving possession and home cultivation of personal use quantities of cannabis. Legislators passed the bill by a veto-proof majority, voting 236 to 112 in favor of it.

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Marijuana Legislation Cultivation Patients 337

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. ON CONSERVATION AND CULTIVATION.

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Decriminalization Education Medicine Seed-To-Sale 119

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Lawmakers in several states have recently moved forward legislative proposals to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana-related activities. DECRIMINALIZATION: Hawaii : House members approved HB 1383 , which removes criminal penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses (up to three grams) and expunges past criminal convictions.

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Legalization Decriminalization Marijuana Legislation 187

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

It’s been a busy year for lawmakers eager to consider psychedelic drug reform legislation. From Hawaii to California to Maine, elected representatives proposed bills that would allow for the study of psychedelic substances in the treatment of mental health conditions and others that would decriminalize psychedelic drugs at the state level.

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Legislation Decriminalization Chronic Pain Conditions 52

NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

Decriminalization 169

Decriminalization Policy Patients Legislation 169

Veriheal

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Czech Republic has recently been working on polishing a legislative plan that would allow citizens to cultivate marijuana plants or enjoy them recreationally in cannabis social clubs. In 2013, the Czech Republic legalized medicinal marijuana, and in 2010, it decriminalized the possession of personal amounts of cannabis.

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Legalization Decriminalization Recreational Policy 67

SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

In response to a reporter’s question of whether he supported the high court’s decision, AMLO answered that his government “decided not to intervene” in the high court’s decision — but that his administration would be willing to promote a law reversing the course of legalization should widened access to cannabis “harm” the country. .

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Access Decriminalization Legislation Consumption 52

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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Research and Development Marijuana History Legislation 105

Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Decriminalized Decriminalization does not mean psilocybin is legal. The other would be more incremental, mandating an interim study about providing access to psychedelics for medical use.

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Clinical Trials Therapy Decriminalization Treatment 98

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year.

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Law Decriminalization Advocacy Programs 102

Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. Instead of allowing the legislative process to continue, Weiner enforced Senate Rule 28.8 Thus, Weiner pulled it out from consideration until 2023.

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Legalization Decriminalization Legislation Therapy 91

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. For example in Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, cannabis industry unions have established wage floors for trimmers and cultivators ranging from $15 to $21 an hour. Cannabis unions have also secured strong benefits for its members.

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Legislation Cannabis Conditions Programs 52

NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Decriminalization Legislation Patients Policy 130

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

states that have legalized cannabis in some form, but advocates have continued to work hard on cannabis legalization and decriminalization proposals. . Barriers to Wyoming Cannabis Legislation. Due to the abundance of time, it’s likely that cannabis legislation in Wyoming could attract enough support to pass by then. .

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Decriminalization Legislation Cultivation Cannabis 98

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

The bill has gone through several versions to include improvements through the years, taking what we’ve learned from other states successes and failures, aiming to create the gold standard of marijuana legalization legislation. Allows for home cultivation for personal use. Create a new source of tax revenue for the state.

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Programs Legislation Cultivation Legalization 189

Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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. Unfortunately, this bill would decriminalize possession prior to these guidelines going into place, and I cannot sign it.”

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Decriminalization Treatment Therapy Legislation 62

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., MM: There is something quite special about your cultivation process. CB: It is indeed high-risk but a very high-reward method of cultivation! MM: We cannot talk about cannabis without addressing equity.

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Cultivation Research and Development Dispensary Supply Chain 52