NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? FL resident? MD resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%

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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. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value. How the Gun Control Act and the Controlled Substances Act Prohibit Medical Marijuana Patients from Purchasing or Possessing A Firearm.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

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. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The journey begins with early debates around the medicinal use of cannabis, leading to the eventual establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program. Scientific research, patient testimonials, and a broader understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties have fundamentally altered public views.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 243

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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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Lithuania’s medical marijuana program. Lithuania has had a medical marijuana program since 201 8.

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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. Click here to email your lawmakers in opposition to restricting patients’ employment rights. CT resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 177

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. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. California.

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 190

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The program will be called “Medical Cannabis; The science.The research. We wanted to start first with New York, specially given the jeopardy that many doctors feel they are in, now that marijuana is decriminalized. The risks.”, 15 in New York. said Dhoble.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident? NORML opposes the passage of this legislation.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients THC 236

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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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. The patient must be a permanent resident of Texas and have a recommendation from an authorized doctor.

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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. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 15, 2019

In May, Texas failed to enact a policy to decriminalize marijuana and at least patch one hole in the sinking ship that is prohibition. Heather Fazio of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy said: “Cannabis is effective medicine for many patients suffering from debilitating medical conditions.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governor Chris Sununu (R) of New Hampshire signed legislation into law allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. California. CA resident?

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Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 109

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. HI resident? New Hampshire. The bill now heads to the governor.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. Under the plan, some 3,000 patients in France will be treated with medical cannabis and monitored closely. Shutterstock.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

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. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. California.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 169

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 172

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Importantly for Arizona employers, the new law does not restrict the rights of companies to maintain a drug-free workplace or establish workplace policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 See Section 36-2851(1). ounces of medical marijuana at one time.

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SMPL

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans for a December vote on the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. 90, would allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis to patients with any condition they deem necessary, while Rep. Federal: The U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

Several laws amending the state’s marijuana policies take effect today. Several other states that have either legalized or decriminalized the use of marijuana by adults have enacted similar prohibitions on police conduct. Nearly 30,000 Louisiana residents are registered to participate in the state’s medical cannabis access program.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

MMJ Patients Is on the Rise. The medical cannabis program in the U.K. As more patients have sought out legal medical cannabis patient status in the country, it is believed that the number of registered U.K. medical cannabis patients now exceeds 17,000. The Number of U.K. is thriving.

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Chronic Pain Patients Decriminalization Cannabis 57

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. IA resident?

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Legislation Access Patients THC 191

CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. CITIES WITH NEW MARIJUANA TESTING POLICIES. FLORIDA REGULATIONS.

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Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 98

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment. Patients are getting a whole new lease on life thanks to MMJ treatment, which is extremely effective in pain management and symptom reduction.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

However, qualifying patients were forced to wait until 2013 to access the state’s licensed dispensaries for their medicine. For the time being, only registered medical cannabis patients can access legal cannabis. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession. Medical cannabis was legalized 14 years prior in 2004.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. New Jersey considers decriminalization. The organization sent a letter this week to the SBA asking them to reconsider their policy barring companies that have any dealings with cannabis firms from receiving money under the PPP. Terminally ill patients could get a waiver.

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