NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy. The second hearing is to be held on Thursday, June 20th, in the Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

It also places the safety and welfare of these business’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. ” “Ultimately, the banking issue is just one symptom of the toxic and cruel policy of federal marijuana criminalization.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In the previous Congress, The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act became the first bill in American history to end the federal policy of criminalization that earned bipartisan support. Marijuana legalization is here to stay and it is time that federal policy reflect that.”

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. For a first offense, a counseling program can be a substitute for incarceration.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. Most recently, in January, Norristown joined the list.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

But some Democrats have been fighting for for marijuana policy reform far longer than others. Lee is here to stay, and thank goodness, because the marijuana legalization movement needs minds like hers now more than ever. Now that cannabis legalization has the American public’s support , MERRY JANE and NORML reached out to Rep.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. But people are often oblivious to actions and policies endorsed by states for the past 50 years, including profoundly harmful legislation like the Rockefeller Drug Laws instated in New York in 1973.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use cannabis sales. 46,104,922.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The majority of Maryland voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, according to the most recent Goucher Poll. Nearly 70 percent of residents under the age of 35 reported being in favor of legal marijuana, and 66 percent of respondents who identify as political independents also support legalization.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

According to a February 2019 Monmouth University poll , 62 percent of New Jersey adults support legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use, and 68 percent believe that legalizing marijuana would boost the state’s economy. “Governor Murphy has shown real leadership in driving this issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

While marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, 27 states and the District of Columbia have made medical use legal. This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations. They write.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

First reported on Forbes , William Barr, former Attorney General, advocate for increased incarceration , and current nominee to be the next Attorney General reiterated his stance in writing to not “go after” state legal marijuana programs and expressed support for increased research. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. 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.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. “The Blumenauer. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Furthermore, a total of 33 states have enacted policies to establish a regulated medical cannabis program. In 2017, then nominee for Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin was asked about these financial hurdles. Currently, state-licensed marijuana businesses face a web of conflicting regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Before the 2018 Farm Bill, only a few states ran limited “research” pilot programs for hemp. This USDA study , figure 2, page 4, shows states reporting nearly 30,000 total hemp acres “licensed or approved” for cultivation in 2017. The study with 2017 data contains a disclaimer that “not all States reported data on the same basis.”

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

It also places the safety and welfare of these business’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. “The banking issue is just one aspect of the failed policy of federal marijuana criminalization. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2022

The German federal government may only have legalized cannabis for medical purposes back in 2017, but the market has already earned enough appeal for big-name players to get involved. Now, as the country contemplates adult-use cannabis legalization , all eyes are on Deutschland. Numerous U.S.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

North Dakota took a big first step toward legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, with members of the state’s House of Representatives passing a pair of bills that would pave the way for the new law. It is the latest sign that the legalization movement has real momentum in the Dakotas. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Pete Ricketts said in March that he opposed medical cannabis because, ‘if you legalize marijuana, you’re going to kill your kids. Building on a prior study that analyzed YRBS data from 1993-2017, this updated effort offers an expanded view on the subject by adding in results from 2018 and 2019 as well. Nebraska Gov. WSLCB, 2021).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Cannabis is not legal in all 50 states nor on the federal level, the NYSBA noted, adding the situation results in a patchwork of laws and presents a wide range of challenges for attorneys and their clients. The committee drafted legal comments, proposed legislation, pushed for the adoption of policies and created CLEs.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that convened Sept. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment.

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Thanks to a change in policy, should these NBA players decide to partake in a toke of one of these strains in the future, it may not come with the risk of losing their contracts, careers, or any other penalty for that matter. With a second violation, players face a $25,000 fine and in-patient or aftercare treatment in the Marijuana Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Legalizing marijuana for adults has been a wise investment. Since 2014, when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use marijuana sales. 46,104,922.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 2, 2019

New Jersey took another big step towards legalizing the recreational adult-use of cannabis last week, but legislators stopped short of taking the historic vote. Over 60 New Jersey municipalities have already voted to ban retail cannabis establishments in anticipation of statewide legalization.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Two Pennsylvania state senators announced on Wednesday the introduction of a bipartisan measure to legalize cannabis for use by adults. While my colleague Senator Street and I come from different political parties, we see a bipartisan way forward on marijuana legalization that is premised on safety and social equity,” said Laughlin. . “As

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The governor recently introduced Wisconsin cannabis legalization plans that could mean great things for the state. Even though cannabis is not legal in Wisconsin, Wisconsin is home to the longest-running festival supporting cannabis. What is Being Proposed for Legalization in Wisconsin. A Short Wisconsin Cannabis History.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Update your policies as needed.

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Veriheal

JUNE 14, 2023

A report was released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) on May 1 on the combined sale of cannabis across the U.S. Since the state-legal, adult-use cannabis market began in 2014, a combined total of more than $15 billion has been generated in tax revenue. The revenue generated in 2022 alone was $3.77

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 15, 2021

The road to marijuana legalization in New York has been a bumpy one, but after years of stalled attempts, New York became the 17th state to legalize the recreational use of cannabis on March 31, 2021. Unlike any other state, New York is determined to put equity reform at the center of marijuana legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Legal Affairs Division – Tamara Colson. Chief among our goals is to simplify participation in the legal market by streamlining licensing and the regulatory framework. Lee served as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2019 to 2021. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The New York State Bar Association today is announcing the launch of its Cannabis Institute, an ongoing series of programs on New York’s recently-enacted Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which has been widely hailed as one of the most progressive cannabis laws in the nation. Expungement restrictions. What does this mean for job seekers?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. France has yet to launch a comprehensive medical cannabis program and set prices for products. Shutterstock. The defenestration case .

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

1617) this year, which would include legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult-use in New York, centered in justice and equity for victims of the War on Drugs. Creating tax revenue that will be directed to repairing the harm caused by the war on drugs, school-based prevention efforts, job training, and youth development programming.

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