The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. in both the long and short term.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The pilot program has cleared marijuana related jail convictions eligible for relief under Proposition 64. Proposition 64 declares the personal possession and use of marijuana as decriminalized. Santa Monica City Attorney Lane Dilg announced the completion of the 5 county “Clear My Record” pilot on Thursday, February 13.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Between 2016-2018, despite rapidly expanding state legalization, there was a slight increase in marijuana-related arrests year over year. Need Advice About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program? MARIJUANA ARRESTS DECLINE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2015.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy. There’s universal agreement about the problems: high costs of entry and lack of access to capital create a near-impossible barrier for many talented entrepreneurs.

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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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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. percent in 2016. times more likely.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. Since 2016, the country has permitted the sale of CBD and some Japanese companies produce cannabidiol products as well. Shutterstock).

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

This is precisely what the City Council of Portland, Oregon, sought to accomplish last week, when it approved an amendment to a proposed budget for its underwhelming cannabis program. During a recent press conference , California Governor Newsom highlighted California’s legalizing recreational marijuana as a “civil rights” issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., and Seattle, among other municipalities. 2] David E.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The country’s medical cannabis program is run by the Medical Cannabis Agency , but while doctors can prescribe cannabis-based medicines in New Zealand, the program has been criticized as having some of the strictest regulations in the world. supported decriminalization, and 26.8%

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Freedom Leaf

JANUARY 4, 2018

I continue to advocate for patient access to medical marijuana, and work with recreational legalization groups like Start SMART New York and Drug Policy Alliance that aim to take away one of the many tools law enforcement uses to lock up people of color, and to make sure we’re not pushed out of this industry. ” QUEEN ADESUYI.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Florida for Care Executive Director Ben Pollara, the legalization advocate who helped lead Florida’s successful medical marijuana campaign in 2016, pointed out another problem in a recent op-ed published in the Fort Myers News-Press. Iowa is one state that began its medical marijuana legalization program with extremely tight THC limits.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2020

Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. v This coincided with changes in enforcement policy from the U.S. Medical sales peaked toward the end of 2016, while recreational sales continued to rise. Department of Justice (DOJ). percent THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

For example, in Texas, a state which continues to resist the decriminalization and regulation of marijuana, possessing two ounces or less of marijuana is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. A Tale of Two States.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. AL resident? CO resident? Connecticut.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The decriminalization effort there is long overdue. Marijuana decriminalization will truly make a difference in the lives of the people of our state,” said Peter Robins-Brown, policy & advocacy director at Louisiana Progress. The House already had easily backed the bill in a 68-25 vote. Louisiana’s Road Here.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

“The Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted an advocacy training day on Saturday with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.” “Cannabis policy will be the loudest it’s ever been on the campaign trail in 2019.”

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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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Weedistry

MARCH 7, 2019

There have been political hurdles in Texas, though a current bill on the table calls to decriminalize small amounts, which could open the door for more marijuana-friendly legislation. Even though bills in Nashville to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana were shot down by then-Gov. MLB’s marijuana policy is a bit different.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients. In 2016, a survey by the UK Home Office found that 6.5% Medical: legal Recreational: Illegal. of those aged 16 to 24.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

As the top executive at Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, he has become known for his activism around a range of issues, especially fair trade, sustainable agriculture, animal rights, and drug policy reform. Amanda Feilding, Countess of Wemyss and March is an English drug policy reformer, lobbyist and research coordinator. Andrew Yang.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2019

Additionally, Whitney also is a committed pro bono attorney and, in 2016, she was honored with the firm’s Bob Gerber Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award in recognition of her commitment to volunteering legal services to those in need. It remains illegal under federal law.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Decriminalization isn’t really being entertained. Cannabis industry lobbyists have actually confided to me that they think NJ’s increasing possession arrests (more than 32,000 per year as of 2016) help their cause. Phil Murphy was elected in 2016. Marijuana prohibition is a tragedy of policy. I disagree.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)] language was passed on the House floor in order to restrict the Department of Justice’s ability to enforce federal prohibition against the states that have legalized medical marijuana programs. Congress should now consider expanding the provisions to cover those states that have decriminalized marijuana generally.”.

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted legal medical marijuana programs. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. 8, 2016, with the passing of House Bill 523. As of February 2023, 41 U.S. Additionally, 23 U.S. Minnesota During a hearing on Monday, Jan.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump have voiced support for state governments deciding their own policies. A 2016 study published in the Journal of School Health concluded alcohol use should be a target of school abuse prevention programs. Jimmy Higdon’s Cannabis Decriminalization (SB 82), and Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

New Mexico expands medical cannabis program to include protections against discrimination, reciprocity with other states’ medical programs, and three-year renewal cycle (up from one) for medial cannabis cards; and. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a bulletin clarifying its cannabis and CBD policy for pilots.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Joe Biden first made his mark as a committed Drug Warrior in the 1980s, but lately there have been encouraging signs that his administration will pursue a far more public-health-based approach to drug policy. His official position, however, remains in favor of decriminalization, not legalization. What’s wrong with rehab? Incarceration.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2020

What would a Vice President Harris mean for cannabis law and policy? Harris has evolved considerably on cannabis policy, especially in the past few years. Aside from lots of talking, Harris’ one big move has been to put together a petition to decriminalize marijuana nationwide (but not to revise the CSA).

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or also known as AOC, pointed out that both sides are coming together on issues concerning civil rights, policy and bringing an end to old drug prohibition laws. . House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or also known as AOC, pointed out that both sides are coming together on issues concerning civil rights, policy and bringing an end to old drug prohibition laws. . House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Pennsylvania’s cannabis policy is cruel, irrational and expensive,” Leach said in a statement. Pennsylvania’s cannabis policy is cruel, irrational and expensive,” Leach said. Senate Bill 3, Leach’s bill to legalize medical marijuana, was signed into law as Act 16 of 2016.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

(To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. This is now a public policy that NORML uses as its standard.

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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. The bills come alongside a separate move to put recreational use before voters as a state constitutional amendment in 2022, following the success of a ballot measure approving medical marijuana in 2016.

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