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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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

October 7, 2019 Advocacy , Commerce , Federal Commerce- USA , general , Industry Professionals , Kight On Cannabis , News , Publicity , Rod Kight , States Commerce Rod Kight. The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA), held a Cannabis Law Institute in New York City on October 3-5, 2019.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Members of the New Jersey state legislature approved a proposed constitutional amendment in December 2019 by a three-fifths majority, firmly placing a question to allow regulated cannabis sales on the November 2020 ballot. If authorized by the Legislature, a municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

In light of her recent passing from breast cancer, the award-winning movie star and musical hitmaker also leaves behind a legacy of medical marijuana advocacy. In 2019, Newton-John shared with Good Housekeeping how important cannabis was to managing her cancer symptoms; she was first diagnosed in 1992, and most recently in 2017.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Nonetheless, the state’s MMJ program did not actually go into effect until August 2019 , when medical dispensaries first opened their doors. Edwards signed a bill in June allowing medical patients access to cannabis flower rather than just concentrates, which will go into effect in January 2022. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

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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

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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2022

The Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance (PAREA) is a group founded in 2022 and comprised of 15 organizations with common goals in the field of mental health and psychedelics. We are equally excited about the inaugural launch of the Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance!

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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

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

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

JANUARY 2, 2019

We will continue to provide education on record sealing in Nevada throughout 2019 and help clients find financial assistance to do so when qualified! July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy. can be an intimidating place, but we are loving the chance to navigate it again in 2019. Herban Expo will 100% be back in 2019!

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Las Vegas NORML has once again found themselves busy with many types of advocacy for patient and consumer rights, both statewide and federally. Following a rapidly successful Nevada legislative session where the historic AB 132 and AB 192 were passed, Las Vegas NORML has kept the legislative momentum moving.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. In 2019, a similar bill, House Bill 364, passed the state legislature but was then vetoed by Governor Sununu.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

On the plus side, advocacy groups like the California Growers Association , Americans For Safe Access , and the California Cannabis Industry Association are pushing to make cannabis more socially acceptable. California’s Cannabis Industry Generates $5.6 Billion Annually. CA SB 1326 (21R) was introduced by state Sen.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

10 would expand patients’ access to medical cannabis through several means. 10 is in the amending stage as of 1/31/2019, and A. 10 most recently passed the Assembly Floor on 1/31/2019. For more information on this bill and to send a message to your state Senator or state lawmaker in support of this legislation, click here.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. NH resident? GA resident?

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

The CRTA (Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act) was first introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo with the 2019-2020 budget proposal. Access to commonly found cannabis products in the regulated market. Create a regulated market so cannabis consumers have access to affordable, safe products.

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Veriheal

JUNE 20, 2022

LPP was founded in 2019 out of the belief that if anyone is able to profit and build wealth in the legal cannabis industry, those individuals must also work to release and rebuild the lives of those who have suffered from cannabis criminalization.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). Theme 3 involved access to capital. Before the civil war, there were more cannabis farms than cotton farms (Green, 2005). Recommendations.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 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 banking access. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 6, 2021

The bill would establish a working group to research the feasibility of allowing “safe and equitable access to certain substances in permitted legal contexts,” though. Oakland passed a resolution decriminalizing the possession of most natural psychedelics in 2019, and Santa Cruz adopted a similar resolution the following year.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Southern Hemp Marketplace (SHM), LLC., The concurrent events will be held November 19-21, 2019 at the Williamson County Agricultural Expo Park in Franklin, Tenn. NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Sept. Mark Case headshot (Credit: Ed Rode) (PRNewsfoto/The Southern Hemp Marketplace L).

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

HB110 was reintroduced in 2019, making significant progress towards 2020 passage. Now, the DE advocacy community is strengthening resolve through direct engagement. VIP access includes free t-shirt, swag bag, VIP area with catered food and libations. On Friday 8/16 gates will open at noon and music will begin at 6:00PM.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. Actions to Take.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

Indeed, there is a danger that federal legalization, done incorrectly, could produce outcomes even more adverse than the status quo wherein consumers and patients in states where marijuana is legal are generally able to access the marijuana they need. Florida’s medical marijuana market is primed for growth of up to $1.3

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

New applicants will be able to access low-interest loans in order to defray start-up costs. The bill establishes procedures for the automatic expungement of low-level minor convictions (possession up to 30 grams) and facilitates a process for the expungement of cases involving the possession of up to 500 grams.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

Descheduling will also allow the existing state-legal marijuana industry to no longer be barred from accessing financial services or standard tax treatment as every other legal business.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, HF 766 / SF 1070, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

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WeedAdvisor

MARCH 21, 2019

But while the 2019 budget released on March 19 th made room for beneficial cannabis tax reforms, the charges on medical marijuana still remain. Much to the disappointment of advocacy groups, patients and licensed producers, the government has not budged on eliminating taxes on prescription marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 17, 2020

The abbreviation comes from CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 since the first outbreak occurred in 2019. COVID-19 is an upper-respiratory-tract illness that was not seen in humans before 2019. Can I still get access to MMJ products? Featured image by Esteban Lopez on Unsplash.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. There is some help in sight, though.

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