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NORML Chapter Newsletter, February 2019

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“Ultimately, the only thing that will stop large-scale profiteers and the environmental and public safety harms they cause is marijuana legalization at the federal level.” Follow Colorado NORML on Facebook and Twitter and become a member today ! Dale Gieringer, Executive Director, California NORML.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

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. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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Legalization Proposals Progress Around the Country

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Just about two months into the 2019 legislative session, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. Senate Bill 686 seeks to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. Here is the latest on key states from coast to coast: Hawaii. New Mexico.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on 4/1/2019. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. CA resident?

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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

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Based on the details of a June 21 press release, the trials—which are taking place in Johannesburg—are the first ethically approved studies exploring the suitability and safety of using cannabis as a substitute for opioid pain relievers. . According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health , an estimated 10.1

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1648, to remove all criminal and civil penalties for the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana by adults. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 1:30pm. NH resident? NH resident? NM resident? WA resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation. Your Highness, Carly. ND resident?