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Federal Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Dramatically Following Enactment of Statewide Legalization Laws

NORML

Just over 1,000 people were sentenced federally in 2020 for violating marijuana trafficking laws. That’s down 67 percent since 2016, and over 80 percent since 2012 – when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize and regulate the adult-use marijuana market.

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Cannabis laws in Idaho

The Cannigma

Idaho has strict laws against cannabis, despite being surrounded by legal states. State lawmakers have tried numerous times to make it harder to legalize cannabis while advocates have tried numerous times since 2012 to legalize the plant. Idaho cannabis laws. The post Cannabis laws in Idaho appeared first on The Cannigma.

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Cannabis laws in Latvia

The Cannigma

Efforts to get cannabis legalized in Latvia date back to 2012 and 2015 , but these movements have not gained momentum at a government level. Industrial hemp cultivation is both legal and encouraged, and no laws explicitly prohibit CBD. The post Cannabis laws in Latvia appeared first on The Cannigma. CBD regulations.

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Law Firm Prince Lobel Expands into New York Adds Cannabis Lawyers

Cannabis Law Report

Jim is Chair of the Ethics Committee of the New York State Bar Association, Cannabis Law Section. Jim is a frequent speaker on Cannabis law including ethics, licensing, and banking. Jim has been recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyer ® in the area of Commercial Litigation every year since 2012.

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Colorado NORML and Denver NORML Host Citizen Lobby Day to Push for Consumer Protections

NORML

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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Your Complete Guide to Current Marijuana Laws in the US

Otherside Farms

There’s been a huge overhaul in marijuana laws across the country in the last few years. This legalization has not occurred throughout the whole state – and laws can vary on a local level. Colorado has seen perhaps the biggest growth in personal marijuana use thanks to the loosening of local laws. Massachusetts.

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Hoban Law Brings On A Director of Business Development

Cannabis Law Report

With all the love and support from her fiancé, Halston is thrilled to be a part of the Hoban Law Group team and can’t wait to see what the future of tech, cannabis, and hemp has in store for us all. . In 2016, Halston assisted in the foundation of a cannabis tech startup and was personally responsible for bringing in more than $1.7

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