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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

The legislation now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. Passage of this legislation is the first step in repairing some of the harms caused by the War on Drugs. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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New Jersey: Governor Signs Enabling Legislation to Cease Marijuana Possession Arrests, License Retail Sales Into Law

NORML

“Despite nearly seven in ten New Jersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.".

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Oklahoma: Governor Signs Legislation Temporarily Halting Any Further Expansion of State’s Medical Cannabis Industry

NORML

This legislation is largely a solution in search of a problem and it is directly in conflict with the 'free market' principles so often espoused by those elected officials on the right side of the aisle.". "Rather than embracing Oklahoma's robust medical cannabis industry, politicians have instead sought to abruptly tap the breaks.

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Here Are the Cannabis Wins and Losses From Midterm Elections

Veriheal

With the dust settled and the votes all counted, it’s time to take a look at how cannabis fared in the 2022 midterm elections. Additionally, 17 states have passed legislation allowing medical marijuana (MMJ). This legislation also allows adults to cultivate two cannabis plants for personal use. Possession of more than 1.5

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Midterm Elections: Establishing New Cannabis Markets

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

The cannabis market in America has expanded and continues to grow with each election cycle. The November 8 th midterm elections are no exception, as five states seek to legalize recreational cannabis. The following states seek to join the nineteen (19) states that have previously legalized recreational cannabis.

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Medical Cannabis in the 2018 Midterm Elections

Americans for Safe Access

Thanks to Tuesday’s election, thirty-three states now have a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Voters in eleven Wisconsin counties and one city approved non-binding referendums supporting medical cannabis legislation. Michigan passed an initiative that legalized the adult use of cannabis.

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New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests

NORML

The post New Jersey: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation to End Low-Level Marijuana Arrests appeared first on NORML. A1897 / S2535 would remove penalties for the possession of up to six ounces of marijuana and the distribution of up to one ounce.