Texas to LEGALIZE or DECRIMINALIZE Cannabis in 2021?
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 2, 2021
The post Texas to LEGALIZE or DECRIMINALIZE Cannabis in 2021? … Read More. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
Virginia: Legislature Approves Decriminalization and Medical Cannabis Bills
NORML
MARCH 5, 2020
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. Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.
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Texas Decriminalizes Cannabis?
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 13, 2023
Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.
The 2021 Election and the Decriminalization of Psychedelics in Canada
Cannabis Life Network
OCTOBER 17, 2021
The decriminalization of psychedelics in Canada is arguably the next logical step after the legalization of cannabis. The post The 2021 Election and the Decriminalization of Psychedelics in Canada appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. To be fair, it almost never is.
Psilocybin Alpha Publish Psychedelic Legalization & Decriminalization Tracker
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 13, 2021
As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. Last updated: July 4th, 2021. The map below seeks to track these initiatives.
Webinar – July 28 2021: Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar Q&A
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 3, 2021
The Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative Communications Committee took questions from participants during the Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar which took place onMay 25th, 2021. issues as this is where the Decriminalization efforts this Webinar was addressing take place. We focused our answers primarily on the U.S.
Federal Exemption Granted – BC Drug Decriminalization
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 8, 2022
In an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, BC is decriminalizing personal possession. In November 2021, the province made a formal request to the federal government, asking for an exemption from certain articles in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Recently, the request was granted.
Marijuana Laws: A Look Back at 2021
CannaMD
DECEMBER 27, 2021
In contrast to a year of headlines dominated by divisional politics and Covid-19 warnings, 2021’s news on the medical marijuana front is decidedly positive.
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Which Countries Are Next For Medical Marijuana Legalization In 2021?
MMJ Recs
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Image by RexMedlen on Pixabay : Medical marijuana laws in 2021 will differ considerably around the world. Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World.
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Is weed legal in Ukraine?
The Cannigma
JUNE 12, 2022
Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized. The post Is weed legal in Ukraine?
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The Week in Weed: August 6, 2021
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 5, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Louisiana’s decriminalization law went into effect this week. Several states seek to join the list of adult-legal jurisdictions via 2022 ballot initiatives. The Illinois licensing lottery takes center stage this week.
The Week in Weed: October 15, 2021
The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Supporters of adult-use legalization in Oklahoma began the petition process. A supporter of adult-use legalization in Ohio went the legislative route. federal decriminalization. federal decriminalization.
The Week in Weed: October 1, 2021
The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Mississippi makes some progress towards legalizing medical marijuana. He opposes the idea of legalizing medical cannabis, and said, “This is not what people elected me to do, be a marijuana kingpin.”. mississippi.
The Week in Weed: December 17, 2021
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Malta is legalizing adult-use cannabis. Lawmakers in Rhode Island work on legalization. The Parliament passed a law formally legalizing the use and growing of marijuana this week. Cannabis is coming to Malta.
Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization
The Blunt Truth
JULY 18, 2022
One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5
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Is weed legal in Alabama?
The Cannigma
JULY 12, 2022
Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. The same bill was introduced in 2021 but failed in the Senate Chamber.
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Mexico Supreme Court Decriminalizes Cannabis Use
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 29, 2021
Monday, Mexico’s Supreme Court overruled cannabis prohibition, effectively decriminalizing the plant for adults nationwide. The Supreme Court of Mexico officially decriminalized cannabis nationwide on Monday after ruling that the cannabis prohibition clause under the nation’s health law was unconstitutional.
Video: A Nuts & Bolts Discussion of Psychedelic Law Reform Jun 26, 2021
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2021
Psychedelic Liberty Summit Saturday, April 25th Panel moderated by Ariel Clark, with David Bronner, Kevin Matthews and Ryan Munevar Various legal frameworks for decriminalization, legalization and regulation of psychedelics are being advanced in cities and states across the country.
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Possessing And Cultivating Psychedelics Would Be Legalized In Michigan Under New Senate Bill
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Marijuana Moment reports… Michigan senators on Thursday introduced a bill to legalize the possession, cultivation and delivery of an array of plant- and fungus-derived psychedelics like psilocybin and mescaline. Decriminalization of entheogenic substances makes sense. — Jeff Irwin (@JeffMIrwin) September 3, 2021.
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Decriminalize California (Psychedelics) File Legalization Ballot With Office of the Attorney General
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 15, 2021
On Monday July 12th, 2021 we submitted the California Psilocybin Initiative v 4.6 California Activists File Psilocybin Legalization Ballot Measure As Legislature Advances Broader Psychedelics Bill. For those of you that wish to be added as formal proponents please send an email to info@decrimca.org for more details.
The Weed in Weed: June 18, 2021
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 18, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Connecticut and Rhode Island may legalize adult-use cannabis, but then again, they may not. Louisiana decriminalizes marijuana possession. There’s a move in Congress to decriminalize all drugs, including cannabis.
The Week in Weed: May 7, 2021
The Blunt Truth
MAY 6, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The Texas legislature moves on cannabis decriminalization. This bill requires the federal government to study the effects of legal cannabis on state economies, public health, criminal justice, and employment.
What are the cannabis laws in Mexico? Is weed legal?
The Cannigma
MAY 20, 2021
Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. What does Mexico’s cannabis legalization bill allow?
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Is weed legal in Belize?
The Cannigma
APRIL 24, 2022
Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. A push for legalization in Belize. The post Is weed legal in Belize? FAQs about weed in Belize.
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The Daily Hit: June 30, 2021
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 30, 2021
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for June 30, 2021. As the United States inches closer to legalization, yesterday Justices on Mexico ’s highest court have essentially decriminalized cannabis by allowing adults to possess and cultivate small quantities of marijuana without penalty. On the Site.
New Jersey cannabis consumers seek relief before 2020
NORML
DECEMBER 6, 2019
“With another delay for full legalization, we hope elected officials will explore every option to stop these needless arrests.” ” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. “Enough is enough. .
Czech It Out: Cannabis Legalization Trend Continues in Europe
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Czechia, officially known as the Czech Republic, may soon the join the growing list of European countries with legal adult-use cannabis. As to what the new law might look like: The new measures should establish the level of narcotic substances that legal marijuana products can contain. Czech National Anti-Drug Coordinator Jind?ich
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Is weed legal in Norway?
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment.
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States that have legalized marijuana
Connor & Connor PLLC
JUNE 28, 2021
Although many states are continuing to legalize marijuana for medical and/or recreational use, it is still federally illegal and is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Furthermore, it is legal in Washington D.C. Every state has its own process in order to obtain a license to sell or cultivate.
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Is weed legal in Portugal?
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. In 2001, in one of the most progressive social moves surrounding drug usage, Portugal decriminalized all drugs, weed included. Is marijuana legal in Portugal? As of 2018, the use of medical cannabis was made legal in Portugal. The post Is weed legal in Portugal?
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The Week in Weed: July 16, 2021
The Blunt Truth
JULY 15, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Senator Chuck Schumer introduced a federal marijuana legalization bill. Tennessee took a first step towards legalization. federal legalization bill. Members of Congress exchanged views with the U.S. and finally.
New Orleans Decriminalizes Cannabis and Will Pardon 10,000 Cases
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 6, 2021
City leadership in New Orleans got creative to push forward cannabis reform and decriminalization, as the city police struggle to gain back trust. While the New Orleans City Council doesn’t have the authority to legalize adult-use marijuana, it has the ability to decriminalize it through an ordinance changing police policy.
The Week in Weed: March 12, 2021
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 11, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Rhode Island Senators introduced a bill to legalize cannabis. Mexico could legalize any day now. Virginia will have a legal market, and DC may allow sales (depending on Congress, of course). hemp rules.
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Legalization of Marijuana Gaining Momentum in Connecticut
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 3, 2021
Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut. The SHU poll also revealed that 76.3
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Virginia Could Be Next to Legalize Adult Use Cannabis
Leafwell
APRIL 10, 2021
Since the start of 2021 Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) has made it clear that he plans to see cannabis legalized for adult use before the year is over. This is following decriminalization in July, 2020.
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Cannabis Use Has Risen With Legalization and COVID-19 Lockdowns
Veriheal
JULY 29, 2022
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) suggests that cannabis consumption levels soared amid COVID-19 lockdowns and wide-ranging legalization. and Guam have legalized cannabis for recreational purposes. ” This discovery is sure to raise concern and somewhat shake up the legal cannabis industry.
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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 20, 2022
One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5
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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 18, 2022
One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 July 18, 2022.
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New Jersey Supreme Court sides with drug offenders in new test of cannabis legalization law
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The New Jersey Monitor reports People who dodged conviction for minor drug offenses through a diversionary program for first-time offenders before state lawmakers decriminalized marijuana in 2021 can still be admitted to another diversionary program for new offenses, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
The Michigan Decriminalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Other Plants and Fungi Initiative Has Been Approved For Circulation As A Ballot Initiative
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
This month, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved a ballot initiative that asks the people of Michigan to decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The full text of the Initiative can be found here. Note, however, that Michigan law requires the entire text of an initiative to be included on a petition.
Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 18, 2021
As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.
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Thailand Cracks Down on Public Smoking in Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Shops
Veriheal
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. The ministry has faced an uphill battle to prevent uncontrolled recreational use of the plant since legalization transpired in early 2022. About Thailand’s Cannabis Law.
Oregon-like legalization of “magic” mushrooms is the goal of the Colorado ballot measure
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2022
Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon, two years ago, became the first state to legalize psilocybin with the approval of Measure 109.
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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness
Veriheal
DECEMBER 9, 2021
When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. Support From Other Studies. Singer et al.
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