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Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Fall Dramatically Following Enactment of 2020 Decriminalization Law

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It reduces the total number of marijuana arrests, but continues to leave far too many people -- and young adults in particular -- subject to the whims of law enforcement.". The post Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Fall Dramatically Following Enactment of 2020 Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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2020 NORML Victories

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Thanks to the tireless activism and support of NORML Supporters like you, the marijuana law reform movement experienced unprecedented successes and major victories in 2020 worth celebrating. The post 2020 NORML Victories appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana Arrests Fall Precipitously Nationwide in 2020

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The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined precipitously in 2020, according to data released today by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. The post Marijuana Arrests Fall Precipitously Nationwide in 2020 appeared first on NORML.

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Register for the 2020 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar

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The complete agenda for the 2020 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar, May 28-30, is now available. Gerry Goldstein will present his always popular Annual Review of Important 4th Amendment Decisions , and NORML’s Paul Armentano will deliver Cannabis, the Law, and You — A NORML Perspective of Where We Are and Where We Are Going.

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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

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Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Below is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.

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World Law Group Releases 2020 Global Cannabis Policy Report

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The post World Law Group Releases 2020 Global Cannabis Policy Report first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. We’ve seen various country chapters dotted around the web. Here’s the full guide as published. We are very pleased to announce the release of the … Read More.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. ” Under state law , the possession of over 30 grams of cannabis is defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to three years in prison. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. public health.”

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