Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Furthermore, “ Clinical usage of MDMA and psilocybin in psychotherapy is significantly safer than recreational usage. Mr Shields said the Health Minister, Rachel Stephen-Smith, and Mental Health Minister, Emma Davidson would consider changing ACT legislation to solve the Catch 22.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. §

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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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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

To the surprise of many, South Dakota ’s Governor Kristi Noem is considering a bill that would decriminalize cannabis in South Dakota. That way, patients will have steady access to the medicine they need. Many feel the special session is the most likely, so that legislators have time to weigh their options and consider what to do. .

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It has also decriminalized the possession of small quantities of cannabis. Most importantly, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes will no longer be against the law. A new regulatory body, the Cannabis Authority, has the task of monitoring all these legislative proposals.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2021

Decriminalization and legalization of cannabis may be gaining ground but patients in certain countries are still struggling to access medical cannabis through the legal market. In other words , recreational use of cannabis is illegal but the fines are becoming increasingly reduced.

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LifeCannMD

DECEMBER 3, 2020

that have legalized recreational marijuana. In November 2016, Florida passed legislation allowing for the use of Medical Marijuana. Recreational Cannabis sales are big business in the U.S. Both blue and red states have voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Florida, however, is not one of them.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of legislation that would decriminalize and tax marijuana on the federal level. Whatever one’s views are on the use of marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, the policy of arrests, prosecution and incarceration at the federal level has proven unwise and unjust.?.

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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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Veriheal

JUNE 17, 2021

Currently, Idaho is only one of three states that do not have some form of medical cannabis or recreational cannabis law in place. Will the initiative to decriminalize cannabis make the 2022 ballot for the state of Idaho? This doesn’t stop citizens in Idaho from using cannabis, though. Nobody really can say for sure.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push For Legalization A pair of Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize recreational cannabis. The bill also provides the framework for a recreational market and support for individuals booked on past cannabis charges. Enthea is on a mission to make this experience accessible to everyone.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. The legislation came as somewhat of a surprise, given the country’s historic anti-cannabis stance. Possible penalties.

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 23 U.S. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. According to him, ‘This bill includes bipartisan legislation reforming the country’s broken classification and declassification system. states, including Washington, D.C. Martin Heinrich and Sen.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

states could wake up to newly-approved measures to legalize recreational or medical cannabis. It appears November could also be a big month for Argentina, with reports indicating that a bill to legalize recreational marijuana use will be introduced next month in Argentina’s Congress. On November 4, citizens in five U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Ra’am party backs legislation, as leader MK Mansour Abbas, speaking in Arabic, makes it clear he will only ever agree to medical use of the drug. The Knesset approved in a preliminary vote on Wednesday a bill that would create major reforms in the medical cannabis industry in Israel, and expand its ease of access. Read more at.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. As of June, psilocybin possession has been decriminalized in 15 cities and other local U.S. Election Day, which kicks off Nov.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is on track to launch its first recreational marijuana businesses in June, four years after its residents voted in favor of legalization. The OMP handles all licensing, compliance, and oversight of medical and recreational use of marijuana.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). Summary: During her tenure in Congress, Senator Klobuchar did not sponsor her own marijuana law reform legislation and did not seem to make changing marijuana laws a priority. ” – 02/22/19.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. The full impact of this legislation will not be felt right away, but as the number of states that have legalized marijuana expands, substantial changes in where it is legal are on the horizon.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Vermont has already introduced a potency cap for its looming recreational cannabis legalization market, with flower capped at 30% and THC and concentrates capped at 60%. Recreational Cannabis Sales in Vermont Set to Begin in May . For the time being, only registered medical cannabis patients can access legal cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 13, 2022

The lack of access to the traditional financial sector, and the need to do business in cash, makes dispensaries a prime target. Proposals to include the Act in broader legislation, such as the bipartisan-supported COMPETES Act focused on trade, would also face traditional Republican aversion to unrelated add-ons in large legislative packages.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “The Marijuana Justice Act is the most comprehensive piece of federal legislation ever introduced to end the failed policy of marijuana prohibition and to address the egregious harms that this policy has wrought on already marginalized communities.” “Rep. .” “Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Congressional Republicans have taken a new approach to changing cannabis law, introducing a bill that will decriminalize marijuana, but not legalize it. It seeks to remove cannabis from federal Schedule I illegal drug classification while leaving it to states to decide whether to legalize recreational and medical marijuana.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Millions now carry harmful convictions for harmless offenses that still haunt their lives and deeply hinder their access to everything from housing, financial assistance and employment opportunities. Even if they aren’t drug-related, a misdemeanor conviction can still have drastic social consequences.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 2, 2020

Let’s start off with Illinois , where recreational marijuana became legal on January 1, 2020. A social equity component of the legislation ensures that some of the tax revenue will lower the costs of starting a cannabis business. And Governor J. The move has bipartisan support in the legislature, but is opposed by the governor.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 7, 2022

The legislation does not legalize recreational cannabis , rather, creates the ARICCAME (Regulatory Agency for Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis), the agency that will regulate the production of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The Supreme Court decriminalized the use of small amounts of cannabis in 2009.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Medical: Yes, limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide. Cannabis regulation in Georgia is complicated, but the plant is still illegal. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. In 2018, the government amended the existing legislation to allow for the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. Is CBD legal in Nepal?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A group of associations representing American credit unions recently submitted a letter to Congress urging members to pass critical cannabis banking reform legislation. Because of cannabis’ status as a Schedule I—aka federally illegal—substance, many banks and credit unions avoid hosting accounts for cannabis-related businesses.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

While proponents of marijuana law reform in Texas are hoping bipartisan efforts this session lead to greater access to recreational and medical cannabis, that may not be likely. Dan Patrick , marijuana bills , Marijuana Reform , medical marijuana , recreational marijuana , texas marijuana. Some will not.”. View original article.

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Virginia has officially joined the ranks of progressive states that have elected to decriminalize the personal possession of cannabis. Those who were previously arrested for possession of one ounce or less of cannabis, in Virginia, will no longer have those arrests appear on their criminal record under the new legislation.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The editors don’t have a lot to say about Measure 109 or psilocybin, though they recognize that Measure 109 does not legalize the recreational use of psilocybin, that psilocybin has a low potential for abuse, and that psilocybin may become a valuable therapeutic tool. The Effort to Decriminalize Psilocybin in California is Underway.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. So we can see that Texas legislators have shown themselves to be resistant to the idea of legalization.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

Senate Bill 767, which would legalize and regulate recreational cannabis, passed the Senate at a 20 to 5 margin. Hawaii is already somewhat decriminalized, as 2019 laws reduced the criminal penalties for cannabis possession, but only up to three grams. The other bill being considered, Senate Bill 785 , passed 24 to 1.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 2, 2020

And while the fines are greatly reduced, it doesn’t mean that cannabis has been completely decriminalized. Thankfully, Wisconsin’s governor supports legalization and measures have been introduced to decriminalize, expunge records, and prohibit vehicle searches based on smell. . Hawaii medical patients can now legally access edibles.

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