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Psilocybin Alpha Publish Psychedelic Legalization & Decriminalization Tracker

Cannabis Law Report

Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform. Psilocybin and psychedelic drugs are still illegal in those jurisdictions under state law, so it is inaccurate to say it is “decriminalized.” Last updated: July 4th, 2021. This is what they are saying. The map below seeks to track these initiatives. Click image to learn more.

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2 Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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DLG Learning Center: Half In, Half Out – Standing Akimbo, LLC v. United States, 594 U.S. (2021)

Cannabis Law Report

08/05/2021. On June 28th, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas released a statement pertaining to the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states where he noted that it “may no longer be necessary or proper.” s government to decriminalize medical marijuana under local ordinance. Half In, Half Out.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? NJ resident? NJ resident?

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Reason.com: Policy Brief – Federal law unconstitutionally prohibits medical marijuana users from possessing firearms

Cannabis Law Report

October 19, 2021. Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value. Helen Sudhoff. Introduction. The federal government prohibits users of Schedule I drugs from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

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Paying for Patients’ Pot? SCOTUS Seeks DOJ Opinion on Medical Cannabis Coverage

Cannabis Law Report

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v.

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Massachusetts: cannabis bill sails through committee

Cannabis Law Report

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.