NORML

MAY 3, 2019

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident?

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

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. Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. AL resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. A bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis while on probation or parole died in Montana’s state Senate. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites. CO resident?

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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. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. AL resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. MA resident?

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of social consumption.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market. Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire signed legislation into law allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. California. DE resident? North Carolina. North Carolina.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill .

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. 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.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

Instead of trying to discreetly consume in their rental cars, hotel rooms or on the street, visitors will opt for the peace and comfort of a legal consumption venue, the reps have said. The dispensary plans to offer a similar visitor experience for its planned on-site consumption lounge if A.B. 341 gets the nod from state officials.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

However, the patchwork of state laws regarding the legal status of cannabis, as well as inconsistencies between state and federal law on this topic, have rendered certain types of IP rights, particularly trademark rights, elusive for many cannabis entrepreneurs. The Problem of Prior Art. Are They Enforceable?

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Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

She stated, “We recognize, frankly, that many states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana use and wanted to be sure that we’re not disqualifying people solely for that purpose in that context.” ” She further explained that marijuana use in a legal state should not be the only disqualifying basis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

However, seeing its medical benefits and potential to contribute to the economy, many states are reconsidering the existing laws. Marijuana is legal in a few states. Only in 18 states, people can search for “ dispensary near me ” and. This rule also varies with the state. get the products for recreation.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! NORML Chapters Organized and Energized for State Legislative Sessions in 2019. Follow Empire State NORML on Facebook and Twitter and become a member today !

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Put in the simplest terms, Raybon says Proposition 64 decriminalized possession of cannabis (within the parameters of the law) in correctional institutions and Perry says it did not. This section states that section 11362.1 AUTHOR: Heather Elise Razook. Introduction.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 15, 2021

It seems implausible” that the voters intended to essentially decriminalize marijuana in prisons with the ballot measure’s passage, Associate Justice Joshua Groban wrote in the court’s majority opinion. Under that ruling, the appeals court found that state prisoners could legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana.

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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. which aspects of the law are determined federally versus locally. how the segments are defined (e.g.,

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The committee memorandum has a great graphic of state marijuana laws – only three states allow no marijuana consumption in any form. And speaking of state laws, several jurisdictions are moving forward with some form of legalization. Cuomo’s bill introduced last month.

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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). DECRIMINALIZATION. Such provisions are now generally part and parcel of any adult-use legalization law.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. AZ resident? Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

For example, in one scenario, the study’s authors estimated how many illegal grow sites would exist if current laws legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana were revoked. Meanwhile, an increase in law enforcement presence only made a slight difference (a 2.5 alone would not affect grow operations in national forests.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state.

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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.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. Supporting legalization is not enough.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

For better or worse, more states are sure to follow; in fact, according to a recent survey, more than 60 percent of Americans favor the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use. Many years ago, New York revised its income tax laws to achieve close conformity with the Federal system of income taxation. Section 280E.

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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. Fairbanks became the first city in Alaska to adopt a resolution allowing the on-site consumption of cannabis. Governor Ducey (R-AZ) opposes legalization.

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