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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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Several Cannabis Reforms Advance in Louisiana, Including a Decriminalization Bill

SpeedWeed

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill signed into law so that we can enact sensible and meaningful cannabis reform that will improve lives and livelihoods.”. Joyce’s advocacy for cannabis reform is not new. Joyce and Young’s efforts come as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,

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Forget About the Courts, What About My Personal Cannabis Rights?

Cannabis Law Report

Although cannabis remains federally illegal, as a medical or recreational user of cannabis, you still have rights when it comes to your personal healthcare, law enforcement encounters, your employment, your housing, transportation, and your individual privacy. PERSONAL RIGHTS. tend to focus on industries such as technology and health care.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). Summary: During her tenure in Congress, Senator Klobuchar did not sponsor her own marijuana law reform legislation and did not seem to make changing marijuana laws a priority. The Senators.

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

The Joint Blog

Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities. State Law The law on cannabis use varies from state-to-state and penalties differ depending on the gravity of the violation. Let us take a look at some California state laws.