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Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect July 1

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Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. 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.

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Virginia: Governor Approves Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana and Legalize Medical Cannabis

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Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. 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.

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New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills

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DECRIMINALIZATION. 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. The measures now await action from Democratic Gov. MEDICAL CANNABIS.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – April 2019

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NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “The restaurant will also host speakers who advocate for the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana, including state Sen. Virginia NORML Hosts Marijuana Decriminalization Panel Discussion. ” Read more from NORML.org ! ” Read more from NBC 29 !

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Rep. Nadler: You and I are going to legalize marijuana

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Removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which decriminalizes it at the federal level and thereby enables states to set their own policies. Allows the existing state-legal marijuana industry to access financial services and enjoy the standard tax treatment available to all legal businesses.

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Virginia: Majority Shift in Legislature Opens Door for Major Marijuana Law Reform

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Tuesday, November 5, control of Virginia’s legislature shifted to democrats, opening the door for decriminalization , expungement, and establishing a clear path to legalizing responsible adult-use in the Commonwealth. “Virginia spent over $100M in 2018 enforcing prohibition, which flies in the face of public opinion.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – June 2019

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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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