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New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Those who smoke cannabis in public will continue to be cited for violating the city’s the Smoke-Free Air Act . A separate ordinance passed by the city clears the criminal records of anyone convicted since 2010 of a low-level marijuana possession offense. The time to end the criminalization of cannabis possession is now.”.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

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. California. CA resident?

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Keeping Up with Harris Bricken: Upcoming Events

Canna Law Blog

NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST. Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski as he provides forecasts for state cannabis programs.

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

Cannabis Law Report

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. This white paper offers a primer to the complex and confusing global cannabis industry as it stands today.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

While serving as mayor of Burlington, Vermont in the 1980’s, he called for decriminalizing drug possession and treating substance abuse as a public health issue. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization. NORML endorsed his campaign for New Jersey’s Senate seat in 2010.

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

The Joint Blog

A large section of the public cares about cannabis. And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. A candidate’s attitude towards cannabis should include an array of issues such as changes in the social justice and criminal justice system. Supporting legalization is not enough.