NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

“This law will ensure that patients who may be physically incapable of picking up these life-changing medicines on their own will have access to them from throughout the Commonwealth,” said Senator Marsden, of Fairfax County. Virginia NORML members meet with Senator Dave Marsden. “I am proud to be part of this effort.”

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MARCH 12, 2020

. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” Presently, V.A.

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NORML

MAY 1, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “The cannabis nurse educator also takes time each week to speak to church groups and traditionally underserved communities – including people on probation and parole – about marijuana, its benefits and how to get access to it without breaking the law.”

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

USDA released its Interim Final Rule on Hemp on October 31, 2019. The team at Americans for Safe Access (along with almost 4,700 hundred other organizations and individuals) submitted comments on the new rule before the public comment period closed on January 29, 2020. THC by dry weight.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. Virginia NORML Continues Push to Expand Access Through Education. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. “Consumers who already have access will probably decide to continue to purchase it illegally above that $60 amount.”

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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NORML

JUNE 6, 2019

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2019. An estimated 18,000 Nevadans are registered with the state to access medical cannabis products. The measure allows patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism, chronic pain, opioid dependency, and other conditions to obtain a recommendation for medical cannabis.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records in 2019 specific to matters of marijuana policy. No Republicans are on record in support of adult-use legalization and few are in favor of regulating medical cannabis access.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

To show continued support for our nation’s heroes and legislation that could greatly expand their legal access to medical cannabis such as the Veterans’ Safe Harbor Act , Nevada NORML created a virtual lobbying day in which advocates continually call the offices of their federal representatives to voice support for these bills.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Voter support for cannabis policy reforms remains strong, with a November 2019 Pew Research Poll finding that a full two-thirds of Americans support making cannabis legal, with 78% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents agreeing that cannabis should be legal, and 55% of Republicans in favor of legalizing cannabis access.

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Leafly

JANUARY 15, 2019

In 2019 Texans will find out whether lawmakers are ready to build a viable medical cannabis program or whether old-fashioned politics will limit access to effective medicine. The post Can Texas Build a Working Medical Cannabis Program in 2019? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Patients purchased an estimated $112 million worth of medical cannabis-related products in 2019, according to newly released Maine tax data. Although the state’s medical cannabis access program has been operational for some two decades, Maine officials only began tracking caregiver-related tax revenue in February of 2019.

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Leafly

AUGUST 14, 2019

Americans for Safe Access finds Oregon and Illinois have the best patient programs. The post How Does Your State Rate for Medical Marijuana in 2019? Texas and the Southeast states. appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Introduced was The Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances list and allow states the freedom to regulate marijuana as they choose, without federal interference. “The Ending Federal Prohibition Act is about acknowledging political, scientific, and economic reality. .

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. It is time for a new approach to end the federal conflict on cannabis policy.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

Once signed into law, the reduced penalties take effect on July 1, 2019. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. ” The effective date of the Act is July 1, 2019. MEDICAL CANNABIS. LEGALIZATION.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions. ” However, the Small Business Administration is currently prohibited from allowing state-legal cannabis companies access to any of its services.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. And so we’re not throwing veterans into cages for trying to access a plant that grows in the soil they fought to keep free.” Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. ” Read more from NORML.org ! ” Read more from CBS DFW !

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. Enlisting the help of Hueso, Jim Bartell began exploring the possibility of allowing terminally ill patients access to cannabis without jeopardizing federal funding.

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NORML

MAY 21, 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. “This victory comes after many years of sustained effort by Virginia NORML and its membership.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Springfield, IL : Just prior to the closing of the 2019 legislative session, both chambers of the Illinois statehouse passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) to legalize cannabis and regulate it’s production, manufacture, and distribution. It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation. We stress that current legislative models are available to fix this situation.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Send a message to your governor in support of medical cannabis access in schools. Legislation is pending from 2019, SB 486 / HB 637, to provide qualifying patients access to medical cannabis via licensed retailers. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. CO resident? GA resident?

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Currently, in the 10 states that have legalized adult use cannabis and the 33 states that have legalized medical marijuana programs, entrepreneurs and small businesses are unable to access the valuable programs and support of the Small Business Administration. Presently, V.A. Passage of either of these bills would lift this prohibition.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

HB110 was reintroduced in 2019, making significant progress towards 2020 passage. VIP access includes free t-shirt, swag bag, VIP area with catered food and libations. .” Delaware legislators are poised to fully legalize marijuana. Now, the DE advocacy community is strengthening resolve through direct engagement.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Regulate Like Alcohol : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 — (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota.

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Once again, Nevada NORML has remained hard at work, advocating for both patient access and rights as well as the criminal justice reform that this country desperately requires.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2019

The legal allowance of home cultivation in private residences is a core tenet of NORML’s Attributes of Adult Access Regulations. Though it remains to be seen if the Empire State will legalize cannabis for adult-use in 2019, we cannot let up in our fight for the personal freedoms of New Yorkers.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Today, I introduced the Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 and I have every intention of moving the bill forward, but I need your help. Members of Congress must not turn their backs on the millions of Americans nationwide who rely on access to marijuana for their health, wellness, and liberty.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

According to an August 2019 federal report , past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. percent to 12.5

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Lastly, register for NORML’s 2019 Conference and Lobby Day ! As a member you’ll be the driving force behind meaningful marijuana law reform efforts on the local, state and federal levels. Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g.,

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulate Nationally : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It passed the House on 2/27/2019 by a vote of 209-147. 175 was referred to the Health and Human Services Committee and HB 461 was referred to the Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee on 1/03/2019. It was referred to the Environment and Agriculture Committee on 1/03/2019. — Bipartisan bill HB.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

Millions of Americans have suffered from the lifelong collateral consequences of criminal prohibition, making it harder for them to find a job, obtain housing, and access higher education.” Specifically, a 2019 report estimates that over 211,000 Americans are now working full-time in the cannabis industry.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Update : HB 1518 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/11/2019. AR resident? CO resident?

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