NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders.

Legislation 137

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 137

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Senators Schumer, Wyden, and Booker are taking comment from lawmakers and the general public, including advocates, the cannabis industry, public health experts, and the law enforcement community, until September 1. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis. Draft Bill Details.

Research and Development 105

Research and Development DEA Programs State Laws 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

The research, which was published in the journal Ecological Economics earlier this month, is thought to be the first of its kind to analyze the effects of legalization policies on illegal outdoor grows in national forests throughout the United States. However, it concluded that legalization of medical cannabis across the U.S.

Legalization 40

Legalization Marijuana Policy Recreational 40

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 146

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 146

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next 50 years, several studies surrounding marijuana use and its effects were conducted as the state introduced new laws. Marijuana remained illegal, however, until 1977, when the possession of 25 grams or less of cannabis was decriminalized. What did pass in 2019 was a handful of marijuana decriminalization measures.

Marijuana 59

Marijuana Consumption Dispensary Vaping 59

Veriheal

MARCH 17, 2023

Maryland and Delaware are exploring their cannabis policies, a Texas representative introduced another decriminalization bill, and New Orleans okayed cannabis-infused seltzers. Maryland’s bill is headed to the state’s Senate, where it is expected to pass. Crescent seltzers are the first legal cannabis beverages in the state.

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Decriminalization Legalization Recreational Policy 52

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. GA resident? HI resident?

Legislation 168

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will not grant such protection for marks that cover goods and/or services that are a violation of federal law, regardless of whether the activities associated with the goods or services is legal under state law. See 37 C.F.R. 7(1)(f), 2009 O.J (L

Hemp 59

Hemp Cannabis Food Recreational 59

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances. DE resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 188

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. DE resident?

Legislation 150

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 150

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

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 Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. HI resident? IA resident? North Carolina.

Legislation 189

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 189

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. “ One single, small amount of CBD oil that you thought was cool to take on a trip with you, could result in life-changing effects ,” says Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) US Customs (CBP) Port Director Cleatus Hunt Jr. Federal law. That being said, not all CBD oil is illegal.

Hemp 45

Hemp Oil Agriculture State Laws 45

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The National Institute on Drug Abuse published a grant notice to encourage research on the effects of changing US cannabis laws and policies on public health. Scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University are sounding alarms over alleged failures of federal and state oversight programs to regulate the CBD industry.

Banking 45

Banking Research and Development Legislation Programs 45

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

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. Legislation is pending, SF 104 / HF 221, to expand Iowa’s narrow medical cannabidiol (CBD) law.

Legislation 177

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 177

The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

And he’s looking at it and all these words are coming out, cannabinoids, THC, CBD, ratios, terpenes, and the customer realizes they have no idea what they’re doing. They want also maybe CBD and they want terpenes and they want other cannabinoids in there. and those are intertwined in – they do want THC, but not just THC.

Legalization 128

Legalization Patients Education Dispensary 128

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

“The Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted an advocacy training day on Saturday with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.” “CBD is usually the first step most states take, because it does not have THC in it.

Advocacy 181

Advocacy Legislation Decriminalization Policy 181

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Immediately, regulators in other states with newly legalized programs will seek to avoid similar pitfalls while striking an effective regulatory balance: Oregon’s unlimited license policy is an opposite example of what other states yet prefer to avoid. Florida’s marijuana future is showing promise.

Marijuana 49

Marijuana Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Education 49

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Chicago, Illinois , Housing Authority sent a notice reminding residents that cannabis use is illegal under federal law and is therefore prohibited in subsidized housing despite the state’s legalization law. Washington State announced that it has simplified its patient renewal process for medical cannabis.

Vaping 45

Vaping Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Hemp 45

SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Under SB 118, patients with one or more debilitating illnesses would be permitted to use CBD oil medications containing no more than 0.9% Under current state law, only patients with epilepsy are permitted to use such medications. Wednesday afternoon , the Tennessee House voted in favor of SB 118. The Details of SB 118.

Epilepsy 52

Epilepsy Patients Medicine Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. LAW ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS.

Cannabis 45

Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Not only are makers of foods, health and beauty products, and supplements interested in CBD and THC.

Law 40

Law Seed-To-Sale Hemp Recreational 40

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). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. DECRIMINALIZATION.

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

The company says the restrictions violate a state law preventing local governments from limiting the number of medical marijuana dispensaries. Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Bill In Joint Committee Hearing. “This policy will stifle the illicit market,” Manni said. MASSACHUSETTS.

Digestion 49

Digestion Dispensary Recreational Legislation 49

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. With language that clearly ties the descheduling of cannabis to the long-running policy failure of the U.S.’s

Packaging 52

Packaging Banking Programs CBD 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

After this historically successful year, we expect to see public and political support continue to increase in 2020 as more and more states implement sensible cannabis regulatory policies. “Never before in American history has marijuana policy advanced in Congress as far or as fast in one year as 2019. Erik Altieri.

Legislation 59

Legislation Patients Access Banking 59

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Illegally Selling CBD and Delta-8 THC Products . Large Majority of Americans Favor Legal Recreational Cannabis Under Federal Law – Nearly two-thirds of Americans want recreational cannabis use to be legal under federal law and in their own state.

Banking 52

Banking Recreational Research and Development Cannabis 52