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NORML Chapter Newsletter – March 2019

NORML

Only three months into the 2019 legislative session, with 45 NORML Lobby Days on the books, legalization proposals are swiftly moving forward in states across the country. “The war on marijuana has always stood side-by-side with oppressive and racist policies designed to benefit a few at the expense of many.”

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New York’s Cannabis Packaging, the FCF’s Cannabis Policy, & a California MMJ Assistance Program

Veriheal

While the CCB believes these rules will protect children and customers alike, some—like NY Cannabis Growers and Processors Association co-founder Kaelan Castetter—believe that they are too restrictive , “Brands are not going to have a lot of creative freedom when designing their packaging if these regulations were to go on the books as is”.

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Ready to Lobby?

NORML

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 58 Seconds

CannaMD

In 2019, that trend finally appeared to shift as the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report tallied 545,601 marijuana arrests compared to 663,367 in 2018 and 659,700 in 2017. The cannabis total from 2019 represents 35% of all drug related arrests. If you’d like to learn more about medical marijuana, we encourage you to download our FREE e-book.

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Ready to Lobby?

NORML

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.