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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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Schumer & Booker Have Another Crack At The Big One.”Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once famously said that the states are America’s laboratories of democracy. When it comes to reforming the nation’s antiquated cannabis laws, he could not have been more right.”

Cannabis Law Report

Since 2010, 37 states have legalized medical use of cannabis and 18 states have legalized both medical and adult use. This issue, which we believe the Senate is long overdue in addressing, has implications across many areas of American politics and policy. Sincerely, Charles E. Schumer, Ron Wyden, & Cory Booker.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Elliott held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee from 2011 to 2017, including Director of Legislative and Government Affairs, Board Liaison, Director of Appointments and Commission Liaison. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch.

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New York Governor Cuomo Leaves Marijuana Legalization Out of State Budget

NORML

Both the legislature and the Governor’s office, after hearing New Yorkers’ opinions, have repeatedly stated cannabis legislation must address social justice concerns and avoid creating a cannabis economy that will allow large businesses to thrive to the detriment of small business.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

NORML

This legislation has the potential to boost New York State’s economy by potentially creating a $1.7 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany. Safeguarding safety and public health through advertising restrictions, stringent quality control, harm reduction options, and public education.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

Cannabis Law Report

was published in the Journal of Safety Research and made available online on May 18. Journal of Safety Research. One of the most successful alcohol control policies in the United States was the establishment of the minimum legal drinking age of 21 (MLDA-21). To Read The Rest Of This Article On High Times, Click Here.