NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

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. ” Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee had previously approved a separate decriminalization measure last week. .” Democratic Gov.

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Freedom Leaf

MAY 14, 2019

In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. Matthews’ team, the Decriminalize Denver campaign, went out into the Denver winter to collect the signatures necessary (4,726) to get the initiative on the ballot, which were approved in January.

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NORML

APRIL 21, 2020

In 31 states, racial disparities were actually larger in 2018 than they were in 2010.” Authors reported that per capita marijuana possession arrests rose from 2010 to 2018 in states where possession offenses remain criminalized.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019.

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The Fresh Toast

MAY 8, 2019

What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? Will decriminalization and medical marijuana come to the Lone Star state, or will Lt. The post What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? Dan Patrick block its passage? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Several additional states have decriminalized minor marijuana possession. In recent years, over a half dozen states have enacted legislation permitting for the expungement of past marijuana-related convictions, and in 2018 California began the process of automatically reviewing and repealing past convictions.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law. Companion bills S. 2703 and A.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

Monday, Mexico’s Supreme Court overruled cannabis prohibition, effectively decriminalizing the plant for adults nationwide. The Supreme Court of Mexico officially decriminalized cannabis nationwide on Monday after ruling that the cannabis prohibition clause under the nation’s health law was unconstitutional.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 17, 2020

On October 17, 2018, the Canadian government decriminalized weed for recreational use. Today marijuana is a popular recreation enjoyed by more people than ever with a developing industry for entrepreneurs and tastemakers alike. It has been two years of cannabis legalization in Canada but it was not an easy path.

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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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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

The company is also running a phase IIb clinical trial of its patented formulation, COMP360, which we covered in a blog post back in 2018. Assuming that is the case with psilocybin, the COMPASS effort should have no direct impact on decriminalized psilocybin in places like Oakland and Denver , or broader legalization efforts here in Oregon.

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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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The Cannigma

MAY 26, 2022

A 2018 report found that the illegal cannabis market in the UK was valued at £2.6 billion and London was ranked #8 on a list of the top 10 cities for cannabis consumption in a 2018 study by WeedIndex. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2018, although it can be challenging for residents to get a prescription.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2020

Introduction In 2018, defendant Jesse Herrera was convicted by jury of possession of marijuana in jail (Pen. Code, § 4573.6, a) (hereafter Pen. Code, … Read More.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 27, 2020

Vermont is considering expungement and decriminalization. Vermont decriminalized possession of up to 1 oz. of marijuana in 2018. of cannabis, and decriminalize possession of that amount. Pennsylvania’s governor is supporting cannabis legalization. Arizonans will have a chance to vote on legalization in November.

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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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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 21, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill released hemp from its status as a Schedule I controlled substance. The other option would be to simply decriminalize marijuana in Texas, saving a lot of effort and confusion. The post Hemp Misclassification Inadvertently Decriminalizes Marijuana in Texas appeared first on WeedAdvisor. THC threshold.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 1, 2020

New Jersey may decriminalize cannabis. The state initially filed charges against the owners of DJ’s Vapes after a 2017 raid, and refiled them twice in 2018. Adult-use legalization is on the ballot in New Jersey, but should decriminalization happen before the election? Marijuana is off the ballot in Oklahoma. new jersey.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 29, 2021

Decriminalization continues to make marks on the international stage. Also, since October 17, 2018, cannabis has been legal in Canada, which remains […]. International rights form the foundation for modern nation-states. Insofar as states are considered civilized, they adhere to human rights more, not less.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. The ministry did not campaign for people to use cannabis for recreation, so they cannot smoke the decriminalized herb in stores,” he told reporters, adding that lawmakers will supervise cannabis use. .

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal (possession of up to 6 grams was decriminalized in 2004). In 2018, a telephone survey of around 1,600 people found that 89% of Russians are opposed to the legalization of soft drugs like cannabis and only 8% are in favor. Is weed legal in Russia?

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council, which oversees Native communities located on the western edge of North Carolina, has voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce of cannabis for those 21 years and older, Cherokee One Feather reports. . It stretches over 100 square miles in five North Carolina counties. .

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

City leadership in New Orleans got creative to push forward cannabis reform and decriminalization, as the city police struggle to gain back trust. While the New Orleans City Council doesn’t have the authority to legalize adult-use marijuana, it has the ability to decriminalize it through an ordinance changing police policy.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Another study published in 2018 found that adult-use legalization was associated with improved crime clearance rates. but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2020

Legislative initiatives include decriminalization of marijuana, parole reform, raising the felony larceny threshold, raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court, and the permanent elimination of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines, fees, and court costs. Here’s the press release in full.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2019

December 21, 2018. Despite the progress and widespread optimism surrounding Garden State cannabis reform in 2018, politics has once again proven to be the biggest obstacle. As 2018 comes to an end it may be helpful to review the winding path of events that brought this legislation to its current impasse.

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . While the government of Mexico already decriminalized possession of up to 5 grams of marijuana in 2009, more wide ranging legalization lagged far behind for nearly a decade. . Alfredo Hernandez Rios/Shutterstock). Alfredo Hernandez Rios/Shutterstock).

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

In February 2022, a state senator introduced a bill to decriminalize possession of two ounces or less, reducing the penalty from up to a year in jail to a $250 fine. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill. Repeat offenses of possession or intent to sell are felonies. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 17, 2019

New Mexico, having decriminalized marijuana just weeks ago is already looking into moving further. But given the apparent speed at which the state went from decriminalization to considering legalization, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. A Step to Legalization? . New Mexico as an Opportunity for Business Partnerships.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 12, 2021

The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that effectively decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana. In 2018, Baton Rouge eliminated jail time as a possible penalty for possession of less than 14 grams of marijuana. View original article.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. million) in 2018 alone. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. In addition, Germany’s health insurers provide compensation for medical cannabis, to a sum of 73.7

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide. CBD is legal in Georgia under the 2018 Farm Bill. Medical: Yes, limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. CBD regulations. Can you grow your own weed?

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NORML

DECEMBER 19, 2019

On the 18 th of September 2018, Judge Dennis Davis passed a landmark ruling in the Cape Town High Court that cannabis essentially be decriminalized for private adult use. Cannabis Law. Although there are no defined limitations to this progressive ruling, a lot of arrests have still been taking place.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Al-Rawi said from 2007 to 2018 there have been 84,668 mat­ters for pos­ses­sion of mar­i­jua­na in the courts. “In In 2018 alone, 8,316 peo­ple came be­fore the mag­is­trate court for pos­ses­sion of mar­i­jua­na pos­ses­sion alone, Al-Rawi said. Hence the idea and gen­e­sis of de­crim­i­nal­is­ing mar­i­jua­na,” he said.

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