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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

NORML

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here. million in 2018. million in 2018.

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New Jersey cannabis consumers seek relief before 2020

NORML

Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across New Jersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. A constitutional amendment is being considered for 2020. “Enough is enough. . “Enough is enough.

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An Exciting Start to 2020 for Nevada NORML

NORML

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. convention and hosting a festive Happy Holidays party at Nuwu’s historic cannabis consumption lounge, taking it to an even higher level in 2020 was absolutely vital.

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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

NORML

Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Below is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. Effective Date: 2019.

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UK: Recorded drug offences up a staggering 19% in England and Wales from 2019/20 – 2020/21

Cannabis Law Report

ByLine Times reports on the internal war in the UK Labour party about how to manage the “drugs issue” and cannabis specifically after Mayor of London’s announcement he wishes to decriminalize possession. As a Class B drug, the maximum prison sentence for possession of cannabis is currently five years.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government. Black History Month Celebration. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.

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