NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

New York took the first step towards decriminalization at the state level in 1977, and further expanded on their decriminalization policies this year. ” Meanwhile, under the antiquated policy of absolute criminal prohibition, New Jersey is seeing a record number of citizens arrested for cannabis. “Enough is enough. .

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NORML

JANUARY 16, 2019

This extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to states’ governors based upon their comments and voting records specific to matters of marijuana policy. There exists now, for the first time, significant political support among US governors for marijuana policy reform. Key Findings.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2020

Activists gathered at the state capitol in Lincoln to turn in over 182,000 signatures from registered voters in an effort to qualify a medical cannabis legalization measure for the 2020 ballot. The post Nebraska: Activists Submit Over 182,000 Signatures to Qualify Proposed 2020 Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. Therefore, the Legalization Justice Act of 2020 would make the following changes to Oregon law. Background.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

” In a joint press release , Senators Sweeney and Scutari laid out their plans: “We are moving forward with a plan to seek voter approval to legalize adult use marijuana in New Jersey. .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

2020 Virginia General Assembly. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

Northam also recommended technical amendments which must be approved by the legislature before the new law takes effect July 1, 2020. ” In total, sixteen marijuana-related bills succeeded in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

“The time for lawmakers to take action is long overdue,” said NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. ” This vote comes months before New Jersey voters decide on a state-wide ballot initiative in the November 2020 election to regulate marijuana for adults in the Garden State.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The post Final Reminder: Text Of Washington DC's "Initiative 81 - ENTHEOGENIC PLANT AND FUNGUS POLICY ACT OF 2020 " first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Just in case anybody needs to have one final look before heading to the polls.… … Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

That said, these totals affirm that targeting marijuana-related growing operations still remains a DEA priority, even at a time when most Americans have made it clear that they want cannabis policies to head in a very different direction.” million plants, nearly twice the previous year’s total.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This is the final article in a three-part series focused on the intersection of the 2020 United States presidential election and cannabis policy. The post JD Supra: President-Elect Joe Biden and the Future of Cannabis Policy in America first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Each article … Read More.

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NORML

MAY 13, 2020

Most adults living in states where marijuana use is legal view the policy change as successful, according to state-specific polling data compiled by YouGov.com. ” A majority of those surveyed in every state but Maine viewed their policies as successful.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

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. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. 2020 #MarijuanaJustice Lobby Days.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2020

.” The study’s publication comes at a time when many local and state officials are re-examining workplace marijuana testing policies. Commenting on this trend, NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “Suspicionless marijuana testing never has been an evidence-based policy.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. The full text of the study, “The effect of marijuana on hotel occupancy in Colorado and Washington,” is online here.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. In December, New Jersey lawmakers also decided to place an adult-use legalization question on the November 2020 ballot. MPP and the New Approach PAC are actively backing both proposals.

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NORML

APRIL 10, 2019

According to reporting by the Salt Lake City Tribune , Utah will become only the second state in the nation to enact such a broad automatic expungement policy. The new law takes effect on May 1, 2020. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. In New Mexico, Democratic Gov.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While many 2020 general election results remain a mystery until all votes are counted, voters were clear in expressing their support for all five statewide cannabis ballot initiatives offered this cycle. This continues a trend from 2016, when eight out of nine statewide cannabis ballot initiatives were successful.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

“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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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. A complete listing of marijuana-related legislation in the 2020 Virginia General Assembly is available here. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Tamara Netzel and Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring at the Virginia 2020 Legislative Cannabis Summit. Virginia NORML’s 2020 Activist of the Year Tamara Netzel. Her passion for helping and teaching led Tamara to begin curating a powerful new project, Cruel Consequences: Portraits of Misguided Law.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

First, we would love to share a personal 4/20 message from our Executive Director Erik Altieri: April 20, 2020 marks NORML’s 50th anniversary working to reform marijuana laws. Greetings NORML nation and we hope this email finds you safely at home and in the holiday spirit!

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2020

The Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) platform committee on Monday rejected an amendment calling on the party to support marijuana legalization as an official 2020 policy … Read More.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Late last week, the Governor announced the formation of a new task-force to make policy recommendations with regard to 2020 legislation to legalize the adult use of cannabis. “The criminalization of patients and consumers is a failed public policy, and there is finally a more sensible alternative in place.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

The measure also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. If signed, the new law takes effect on January 11, 2020.

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NORML

MARCH 27, 2020

” NORML is providing a summary the regional policies governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak here. ” NORML is providing a summary the regional policies governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak here.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

” The agency is accepting public comments through June 16, 2020. If you include your name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in the body of your comments, that information will be on public display.”

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

To review Columbia Care’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. To review Curaleaf’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. COLUMBIA CARE. Columbia Care is offering 20% off online orders!

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

.” “Often times patients are forced to choose between their health and well-being and suitable housing,” said NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. ” The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. “No human being should have to make that choice. ’

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NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The ACT’s policy conflicts with Australian federal law, which defines cannabis-related activities as criminal offenses. Additional information about the new policy is available online here. The use of marijuana in public remains prohibited.

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Veriheal

MAY 6, 2021

Reports Suggest That PA Police Targeted Cannabis Consumers in 2020. So, you would think that PA lawmakers would want to try and lay the groundwork for equality, not continue to support draconian federal policies that only hurt people. In 2020, reports show that Pennsylvania police arrested 55 people every day for cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 26, 2019

It also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. The new law will go into effect on January 11, 2020. Twenty five states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Regulators at the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy affirmed this week that they expect adult-use marijuana sales to begin in the spring of 2020. That estimate is consistent with the timeline regulators provided this past June when lawmakers finalized regulations governing state-licensed marijuana sales.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. NORML wishes to reiterate its message that the public beware of online misinformation surrounding the use of either cannabis or CBD as a potential remedy for COVID-19. Download memo.

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