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New Jersey Courts Officially Dismiss Almost 90,000 Criminal Cannabis Convictions

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This February, Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills to decriminalize the possession of up to six ounces of weed, establish guidelines for a taxed and regulated adult-use market, and automatically expunge the criminal records of non-violent cannabis offenders. View original article.

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Michigan: Marijuana Expungement Bill Signed Into Law

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A couple weeks ago Michigan’s full legislature passed legislation that would automatically expunge criminal records and ease the application process for those convicted of marijuana offenses under sweeping “clean slate” bills. On Thursday the legislation was signed into law by Governo Gretchen Wilson (D).

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ORCA March 2019 Newsletter Provides Exhaustive Overview of State Legislative Developments & OLCC Rules, Regs & Education Programs

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For more information about a bill – including where it’s located, when it’s scheduled for a hearing or work session, or who’s currently listed as a sponsor – please click the Bill Number for a link to that bill’s OLIS page. Bill Number: SB 582. Bill Number: SB 639.

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Illinois Legalizes Marijuana

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state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. The new law means that nearly 800,000 people with criminal records for purchasing or possessing 30 grams of marijuana or less may have those records expunged, a provision minority lawmakers and interest groups demanded. Illinois has officially become the 11th U.S.

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Dentons Latest Cannabis Law News Updates

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Customs and Border Protection – Newly unveiled documents reveal that US federal law enforcement agencies have been instructed to revoke the Nexus passes of Canadian citizens who partake in legal cannabis use. Senator Bernie Sanders has said he’ll remove the federal ban on marijuana during his first 100 days as president.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

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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). Many states also took actions facilitating the expungement or sealing of past marijuana convictions.

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Michigan Governor Signs Legislation to Regulate Delta-8 THC

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Cunningham joined bipartisan bills the second most often compared to other House Democrats, and was the fifth most politically right compared to House Democrats, according to GovTrack.us. There are countless reasons to provide our citizens with a safe and legal marijuana option,” Cunningham said. to 49.4%, in the November election.