Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Among the many reasons (overproduction, market saturation) is that federal marijuana laws have not been reformed at all. For years marijuana entrepreneurs and their cheerleaders have repeated the refrain that federal reform of marijuana laws is just around the corner. A very real possibility.). Reason 1: Money. Reason 2: Politics.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On July 14th Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced a comprehensive piece of federal cannabis decriminalization that will likely see a full Senate vote sometime around September of this year…maybe. Here’s what they say in their weekly newsletter. Well they did it… almost… sort of.

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NewsMunchies

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Psychedelic mushrooms are not legal, per se , but cities and states have decriminalized the plant, meaning law enforcement will not arrest those in possession of it. The War on Drugs is a failure and continuing to focus law enforcement resources on people using cannabis and psilocybin doesn’t make sense. Let’s put science first.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon also was the first state to decriminalize certain other drugs with 2020’s passage of Measure 110.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

We are on record here at the law firm in support of Measure 109. Many people, including psychiatrists , are not prepared to vote for both the decriminalization AND deregulation of psychedelic drugs. The Oregon program will not square with federal laws. Legal psilocybin in Oregon? We like the sound of that. No, it’s not perfect.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The use of marijuana was developing, both for religious rituals, medicinal or recreational uses, in the sixteenth century, the plant was used to regulate the menstrual cycle, relieve pain and treat gonorrhea, among many other uses. The plant was then easily forming part of the local culture. The decade of the 60’s.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Wednesday that, “I support decriminalization at the federal level, and we’ll be introducing legislation with a few of my colleagues shortly.” Decriminalization, legalization,” Schumer said when asked. . “At It’s time to decriminalize marijuana nationally.”.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But this time, the FBI and the San Bernardino County Sheriff have been accused of breaking the law themselves. Civil forfeiture is a way for state and federal authorities to seize assets from citizens suspected of illegal activity without specifying such activity—aka, it’s a way for law enforcement to take what they want when they want.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 16, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. Indiana still has harsh cannabis laws. Indiana still has harsh cannabis laws.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The outfit actually began in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduling MDMA, more or less, which happened on an “emergency” basis in 1985 (you can view MAPS’ impressive archive and play-by-play on all of that here ). The drug caught DEA’s attention when recreational use proliferated. Just kidding!

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The outfit actually began in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduling MDMA, more or less, which happened on an “emergency” basis in 1985 (you can view MAPS’ impressive archive and play-by-play on all of that here ). The drug caught DEA’s attention when recreational use proliferated. Just kidding!

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Our ancestors consumed cannabis flower for recreational, medicinal, and spiritual purposes. The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Mississippi passed legislation in 2020 to create a medical program.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

These substances are often used for recreational purposes but can also have profound therapeutic effects. . Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. How Do Psychedelics Work?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. took significant steps to decriminalize or legalize medical or recreational marijuana. Thus, federal law effectively prohibits importation of marijuana into the United States. trade laws in order to fend off import competition. Many countries (e.g.,

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or also known as AOC, pointed out that both sides are coming together on issues concerning civil rights, policy and bringing an end to old drug prohibition laws. . House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or also known as AOC, pointed out that both sides are coming together on issues concerning civil rights, policy and bringing an end to old drug prohibition laws. . House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. And low THC cannabis oil was legalized in Kansas , which otherwise has some of the most restrictive laws in the country. The state’s Agriculture Department clarified that hemp and CBD in food or cosmetics is illegal under both state and federal law.

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Veriheal

MAY 13, 2022

states and a recreational substance in 18 U.S. In particular, there has been a rapid increase in efforts to decriminalize (or even legalize) various psychedelic substances , such as mescaline. Fast forward to today, and lawmakers in some states are considering revamping their drug laws to permit psilocybin mushrooms.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Should you be worried about legal marijuana’s adverse consequences under federal immigration law? practicing law in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. Should you be worried about legal marijuana’s adverse consequences under federal immigration law? 1621 et seq.,

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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. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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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. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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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. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2020

The MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana and THC at the federal level by removing it from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as an addictive drug that has no accepted medical use, akin to heroin. 2843, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. 3797, Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019.

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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. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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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. Federal Law Possession of cannabis in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Many producers expressed concerns that the DEA’s interim final rule would criminalize the processing of hemp extracts. The bill would also get rid of the USDA’s requirement that only DEA laboratories can test hemp products. There are currently zero DEA registered labs in my home state and [only] one in New England,” Pingree said.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the recreational use of marijuana. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. Background.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Grants would be available to nonprofit organizations involved in job training, reentry services, expungement legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or mentoring, or health education programs. Take the DEA out of the cannabis law enforcement business. The most recent Gallup poll (Nov.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. Liberty was one of the first companies in the state to provide smokable medical marijuana in all of its dispensaries when bill (SB 182) was signed into law in March 2019.

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