NORML

MAY 24, 2019

The Rochester advocacy groups are hosting a series of community education and outreach events to mobilize support for immediately passing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S.1527/A.1617), Statewide in 2018, Black and Latinx people comprised of 81.3% 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

s Office’s 2018 en masse dismissal of 3,042 cases after the enactment of its “ Decline-to-Prosecute ” policy for marijuana possession and smoking. In 2018, the D.A.’s The decriminalization of these marijuana offenses marks an important change in our law and one that I have advocated for over the past several years.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

tax firm CohnReznick, were presented during a briefing hosted by New Frontier Data in collaboration with The Liaison Group, a federal advocacy group working with federal lawmakers towards a safe and thriving cannabis economy. medical marijuana patients in 2018, up 71% from 2014. and Congressman Lou Correa (D-Calif.) Currently, 33 U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Effective October 1, 2018, employers are prohibited from “inquiring about, requiring disclosure of, or basing employment decisions on convictions for decriminalized behavior, including the non-commercial use and cultivation of cannabis.” San Francisco, known for its forward progress in the cannabis space, has done it again.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Lawmakers passed up their opportunities to act before voters approved decriminalization in 2008, medical marijuana in 2012 and adult legalization in 2016, but then delayed and rewrote significant portions of the 2016 ballot law legalizing marijuana. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”. million) would have worked out to about $22.5

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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

But after she failed the drug test in January 2018, higher-ranking officials moved to expel her, saying she violated the school’s drug policy, her lawsuit says. McKeon also said school officials told her there would be no problem with her use of medical marijuana under the provisions of state law. Dave Collins, The Associated Press.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

But, senators never officially asked for a deadline extension, or prórroga , which shows a pointed lack of concern for an issue in a country where cannabis users are extorted daily by law enforcement, despite the decriminalization of small-scale possession. What the hell is going on, then? Mexico City cannabis protest, January 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2022

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. The letter cites a 2018 blog post by Vince discussing international developments with cannabis at the United Nations level. Readers, we feel heard!

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana Decriminalization, Medical Marijuana Laws, and Fatal Traffic Crashes in US Cities, 2010–2017. 16 years—United States, 2018. 2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety; 2018. Fatal crashes in the 5 years after recreational marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington. Accident Anal Prev.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2022

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. The letter cites a 2018 blog post by Vince discussing international developments with cannabis at the United Nations level.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Robert Veverka, publisher and editor-in-chief of Legalizace magazine, heads an advocacy organization of the same name. In 2018, he was elected to the board of the Prague 2 municipal district, and he serves as an advisor on the Prague City Council’s Commission for Drug Policy. He’s a visible and indeed respectable figure in many ways.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use. Relevant AAFP Policy. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. and 2.3%, respectively. and 2.3%, respectively.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2020

In 31 states, racial disparities were actually larger in 2018 than they were in 2010.” ” In New York City alone, an estimated 80 percent of those arrested for marijuana violations over the past decades were either Black or Latinx. Those arrested for violating cannabis laws face a litany of punishments.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The OLCC has not accepted producer applications since June 15, 2018, and the previous producer moratorium expired on January 3 of this year; so it is unclear whether there are producer licenses in the agency application queue that were filed on or before January 1, 2022. House Bill 4056 – Adjustment to Oregon Marijuana Account.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. Adult-use cannabis was officially legalized in Vermont in 2018 with the passing of House Bill 511, a revised version of an earlier bill.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

Joyce’s advocacy for cannabis reform is not new. In 2018, the House Appropriations Committee passed a provision known as the Joyce Amendment (formerly the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer Amendment), which prevents the U.S. The post Several Cannabis Reforms Advance in Louisiana, Including a Decriminalization Bill appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

Using data from 2018, the authors estimated that approximately 39 out of every 100 drug arrests that year were for mere possession of marijuana. Myth #3: Decriminalizing marijuana will fix all of these problems. One reason is that “decriminalization” is not a uniform policy. Decriminalization often amounts to a half-measure.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In June, 2018, the Rhode Island General Assembly approved a state budget that includes a proposal to increase the fee medical marijuana dispensaries pay annually for licenses from $5,000 to $250,000. NORML RI is pleased that in July of 2018, RI House Bill 8355/S. Corporate weed. Record time.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Knowing Your Rights , provided by the national medical cannabis advocacy organization Americans for Safe Access, admonishes current cannabis consumers: Medical cannabis patients and their providers are vulnerable to federal and state raids, arrest, prosecution, and incarceration. PERSONAL RIGHTS.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Healing Advocacy Fund. Sam is the Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, which is the nonprofit organization supporting the implementation of Measure 109 in Oregon. In 2018, it led to ketamine therapy, and it’s still changing his life. in/andrew-chadeayne-989b751/ [link]. Sam Chapman. in/sam-chapman-0a0a8229/ [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2019

The bill also calls for a Center for Emerging Small Marijuana Business Advocacy and Services within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Sealing records for decriminalized offenses. Democratic Assemblyman William McCurdy’s AB192 establishes a procedure for sealing records when an offense has been decriminalized.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Decriminalization isn’t really being entertained. Jake’s bill had actually been moving steadily through both chambers since 2018. Legislators, under the leadership of Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D- Gloucester), have frittered away every opportunity to come to our rescue. Legalization is on hold.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

cannabis reform advocacy group, The Weldon Project followed up on a March letter signed by over 150 influencers, politicians, and experts urging President Biden to deliver on his promise to pardon all non-violent cannabis offenders. Last week (Sept 14.), We can cry about things, but we have to hold hands together and get things done.”.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). While serving as mayor of Burlington, Vermont in the 1980’s, he called for decriminalizing drug possession and treating substance abuse as a public health issue. The Senators. Amy Klobuchar.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee. Numerous individuals testified in favor, including I.U.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The Journal of Clinical Oncology in a 2018 study found medical cannabis use provided a 41 percent reduction in opioid use, which signals a potential solution for our Kentucky’s opioid crisis that desperately needs to be addressed before more Kentuckians die at the hands of these powerful drugs that often are legally prescribed.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2020

Back in January of 2018, I went after Harris pretty hard on this blog. 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). Eventually, as a U.S. My eight-year-old niece could do that.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

” At the time of introduction, the bill sponsors said: “It’s time to decriminalize marijuana, and this bill is a critical first step,” said Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). ” Send a message in support of the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act to your Senators and Representative in just one click here.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The MORE Act would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, essentially decriminalizing it at the federal level. Support for the MORE Act isn’t just coming from the voters but also from health professionals, advocacy and activist groups, national human rights organizations, and many others.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Hemp Roundtable, to address some of the outstanding issues with the 2018 Farm Bill; Sens. Hemp Roundtable is that industry’s national advocacy organization. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) gave a sneak peak into her soon-to-be-released Hemp Advancement Act, a bill that she’s been working closely on with the U.S.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. We had the Joint Commission on Health Care introduce that legislation for the 2018 session; it passed unanimously. Pedini & Dunnavant celebrate the passage of Let Doctors Decide in 2018. We tried numerous approaches.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

Tim Walz (D-F-L) has publicly supported adult-use legalization since 2018. The Make It Legal advocacy group says it must collect about 200,000 more signatures; 766,000 are needed to put the issue before voters. Minnesota marijuana laws. Recently he urged lawmakers to end prohibition when asked about sports betting during a Jan.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

In December 2018, he did sign the Farm Bill with provisions for hemp legalization. Cory Gardner (R) of Colorado and Elizabeth Warren (D) of Massachusetts, that would allow states to write their own marijuana policies, remove marijuana from the list in the CSA, and decriminalize it federally. Joe’s latest policy stances on marijuana.

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