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Thailand Decriminalizes Cannabis, But Not Really

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This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. In addition, the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal, even in the case of low-THC cannabis. continue to be illegal. In any case, the 0.2%

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

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The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. Please review the information below and then cast a vote in our 2020 Democratic Primary Straw Poll! The Senators.

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Authored: 2018 Year in Review: Steady Progress Toward Legalization in NJ, NY & PA, Massachusetts Opens Recreational Dispensaries

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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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First Recreational Marijuana Bill Introduced in Ohio

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On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state. Ohio Looks to Michigan for Inspiration.

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Surgeon General States Support for Cannabis Decriminalization

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In the interview, Murthy was asked the question “ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation this week to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use.

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N.J. lawmakers whipping votes for recreational marijuana deal as deadline looms – Cannabis Business Executive

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Lawmakers in New Jersey have shaken up their legislative agenda for the rest of the week to accommodate what could be the final deal on legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Voters approved legal recreational marijuana in the November election, but lawmakers and Gov. Black people were about 3.5 The post N.J.

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Louisiana House Approves HB 652, A Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

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The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that effectively decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana. Minor marijuana possession offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors but would no longer carry the threat of time in jail. Denise Marcelle, a supporter of the bill, told local media.