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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

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House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year. ”

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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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Virginia: Legislature Approves Decriminalization and Medical Cannabis Bills

NORML

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. ” Governor Northam has spoken in favor of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions as has Attorney General Mark Herring.

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Oregon is Setting the Foundation for its Psilocybin Therapy Program

Veriheal

The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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The Week in Weed: June 12, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. New Jersey considers decriminalization. The Iowa Senate passed a bill making changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. Speaking of New Jersey, it tops Motley Fool’s list of four states most likely to legalize cannabis in 2020. new jersey.

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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

The Blunt Truth

Finally, others states took considerable steps in relaxing other drug laws, with voters in Oregon passing ballot measures decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs , including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and another legalizing the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms (aka “magic mushrooms”). Washington, D.C.,

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The Week in Weed: September 4, 2020

The Blunt Truth

And speaking of CBD, Seyfarth has a program coming up on that topic. The bill would decriminalize cannabis and expunge the criminal records of nonviolent marijuana offenders. If CBD for humans is more your speed, Seyfarth will be hosting a webinar, “CBD News You Can Use: FDA’s Progress and Other Updates” on October 1, 2020.

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