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

NORML

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. The post Federal Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Dramatically Following Enactment of Statewide Legalization Laws appeared first on NORML.

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Gallup: Super-Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana

NORML

A super-majority of Americans, including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents support making marijuana use legal in the United States, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup, first reported by Forbes. In recent years, American’s support for legalization has only grown stronger. ”

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. For those looking through a pro-legalization lens, efforts to continue federal prohibition and bar states from legalizing should be a thing of the past. Current Anti-Legalization Efforts in the U.S.

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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.

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NORML Remembers Mikel Weisser

NORML

” He was especially proud of the group’s successful efforts to reform the state’s medical cannabis access laws and was working on the state initiative to legalize marijuana at the time of his passing. Mikel taught middle school in Western Arizona before becoming a full-time activist in 2012.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Rick Steves Advice for Surviving the Pandemic

NORML

Rick was both a principal sponsor and a major financial supporter of the successful Washington state marijuana legalization initiative approved by the voters of his state in 2012, making Washington, along with Colorado, the first two states to end criminal prohibition and replace it with a legal regulated system.

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How Strong Is Your Cannabis Trademark?

Canna Law Blog

There is a spectrum of distinctiveness, and where a mark falls on that spectrum determines both its legal protectability and its effectiveness as a brand. In general, the more distinctive the mark, the stronger it is in identifying the source of goods or servicesand the broader the legal protection it can receive.

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