MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Conducted in an effort to understand where residents stand on several policy issues that are currently being examined by the Maryland General Assembly, the poll determined that 57 percent of voters support the full legalization of cannabis. This leaves only 37 percent in opposition.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

For too long, the federal government’s outdated cannabis policies have stood in the way of both individual liberty and a state’s 10th Amendment rights. It is long past time that these archaic laws are updated for the 21st century,” said Young, whose home state of Alaska legalized adult-use cannabis through a ballot measure in 2014.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 22, 2019

Senator Terrence “Positive” Nelson, the bill’s main sponsor, has been fighting for cannabis policy reform in the U.S. Virgin Islands since 2014 when the legislation he introduced to decriminalize possession of up to one ounce was approved by the Legislature. Big Win for Senator Nelson.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. In addition, Sweden has some of the strictest policies regarding CBD. A 2014 report found that cannabis use is now higher in Sweden than in Portugal, which decriminalized drug possession in 2001.

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Veriheal

JULY 24, 2020

And even in Nebraska, cannabis has been decriminalized. And in Asia, where cannabis laws have historically been strict, Thailand was among the first to adopt a medical cannabis policy. In June of 2014, a massive police raid in Lazarat was able to dismantle the illegal cannabis trade in that area.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

The RTI researchers hope their work will inform policy for cannabis impairment and driving under the influence of drugs and help establish scientifically-based thresholds for marijuana intoxication. About this Article. The research described in this article was funded by NIJ grant 2016-DN-BX-0193 , awarded to RTI International.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

It was not until 2014 when the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment was passed, effectively prohibiting the federal government from interfering with the implementation of state medical cannabis laws, that states were able to regulate the medical use of marijuana. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

It was not until 2014 when the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment was passed, effectively prohibiting the federal government from interfering with the implementation of state medical cannabis laws, that states were able to regulate the medical use of marijuana. Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2022

The city of Port Huron will no longer consider marijuana use a disqualification for job applicants — nor, a policy violation for most employees when off the clock — under an administrative order issued this week. The voters of this state and this city have spoken, and we need to update our policies accordingly.”.

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Virginia has officially joined the ranks of progressive states that have elected to decriminalize the personal possession of cannabis. More Than Just Decriminalization. Policy reform under the new law addresses more than just marijuana possession. ” Exploring Legalization.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 18, 2021

Goldstein helped draft Philadelphia’s 2014 cannabis decriminalization ordinance, a move that was followed by action to reform marijuana laws in more than a dozen additional Pennsylvania cities, including the state capital of Harrisburg.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In recent years, jurisdictions throughout the area have softened their stance on the plant, largely through policies that have decriminalized simple possession and established robust programs for medical cannabis use and sales. The trend began in Jamaica, which set off a chain reaction in 2015.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Time has shown that the “ war on drugs “, which began when Nixon was president of the United States, has been a major failure.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. Marijuana policies in the United States (U.S.) Introduction.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

She said she’s concerned the mushroom policy will be put into place before standards are set. Mason Lord, chair of Decriminalize Spokane, led an effort last year to have the city decriminalize mushroom possession and sale. But after trying mushrooms in 2014, he said he has seen significant improvements.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 17, 2019

Most of the policies are regulated by the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Although the use of cannabis for recreation is prohibited in most states, most have adopted a decriminalization policy. Most states have adopted a policy of limited enforcement. In total, 29 states have legalized cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 31, 2019

. “The sordid history of marijuana prohibition lies in ethnic and racial bigotry,” she writes in the filing, which notes that racial disparities in possession arrests continue to exist in majority-black Baltimore even after Maryland’s 2014 decriminalization of amounts less than 10 grams. RELATED STORY.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Oregon’s Public Policy Approach to Support Legal Marijuana Production and the State’s Abundant Supply: The Course for Seeking the Right Balance. Oregon’s current supply in the legal market is a reflection of successful policies to move production into the legal system.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Cannabis legalization and decriminalization has not only occurred in nearly 60% of the United States; it is now being explored or adopted in over 60 nations around the world. A changing political tide for advancing cannabis policy is progressing through Congress. medical marijuana patients in 2018, up 71% from 2014. million U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Newsweed report… While cannabis is not really a political issue in Finland, a citizens’ initiative has taken up the subject and proposes to decriminalize cannabis in Finland . Article: Talking Drugs.com – Grass roots: cannabis decriminalization campaign in Finland pushing towards public agenda. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Info

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In 2014, voters in the District of Columbia authorised cannabis consumption, though implementation of the market has been bottlenecked by Congress, which controls the district’s funds. Utah in 2014 handed a regulation permitting medical use of cannabis extracts that include the non-psychoactive cannabinoid CBD. have authorized leisure.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

For a country that’s pretty cool with the plant, this caused a lot of tension, and this tension led to change starting around 2014. It took until the end of 2015 for president Michelle Bachelet to officially sign into law a medical cannabis policy, which allows prescribed use.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana remained illegal, however, until 1977, when the possession of 25 grams or less of cannabis was decriminalized. In 2014, Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act , which allowed for the use of marijuana in the state of New York for medical purposes. What did pass in 2019 was a handful of marijuana decriminalization measures.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% Call to Action.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2019

Marijuana decriminalization may be one of the very few issues upon which bipartisan agreement can still be reached in this session,” said Rep. 1, 2014, Colorado launched what many considered a controversial experiment: It became the first state in the country to legalize recreational cannabis. . “U.S. Tom McClintock, R-Calif.,

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

The pressure is really on lawmakers at every level of government to take action,” said Carly Wolf, NORML’s state policies director. David Ige has opposed ending prohibition since taking office in 2014, citing fear of federal intervention. Public and political support has only continued to increase.”. About three-quarters of U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2019

That lets us dispense, to use another pun, with all the areas where cannabis enjoys not-quite-official status – no-enforcement zones, decriminalized areas, and so on. Most of them popped into being during 2014. Securities and Exchange Commission has a hands-off policy with regards to cryptocurrency exchanges. . government.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The use of cannabis for medical purposes has been permitted in New York since 2014. Indeed, just days before the approval of New York’s Budget, the House of Representatives voted to decriminalize marijuana, and Senator Schumer indicated he would be introducing a similar bill in the Senate later this month. New York on Cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 13, 2021

After four years of intense research, his hand-picked Le Dain Commission had just issued a final report unequivocally calling for the decriminalization of cannabis for personal use, including at home cultivation. Since 2014, I’ve used medical marijuana to dull the pain of severe sciatica in my back,” she told Leafly. “My

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Since decriminalization, the Thai government has released thousands of prisoners serving time for marijuana offenses. Decriminalized Marijuana is a Rarity in Asia. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is still illegal.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A short time later, Michigan decriminalized marijuana, which increased competition, and caused the business to fail. The start-up capital for the venture came from the company’s majority member. After receiving its license, the company additional funding from investors to purchase agricultural and security products. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2022

These proposals range from limited decriminalization measures to comprehensive, adult use licensing. Back in 2014, Measure 91 afforded no consideration to social equity. States have also begun to consider and undertake collaborative policy on everything from regulated cannabis supply chains to cross-border trafficking.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

After this historically successful year, we expect to see public and political support continue to increase in 2020 as more and more states implement sensible cannabis regulatory policies. “Never before in American history has marijuana policy advanced in Congress as far or as fast in one year as 2019. Erik Altieri.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. Colorado, which opened recreational stores in January 2014, has the longest-running legalized marijuana market in the United States. v This coincided with changes in enforcement policy from the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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