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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19

NORML

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. AL resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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The Remarkable Benefits of Delta-8-THC: Unveiling the Potential of a Unique Cannabinoid 

The Joint Blog

However, the legality of delta-8 THC becomes more nuanced when considering state laws. As of April 2023, 24 states, including Washington DC, have unintentionally legalized hemp-derived intoxicants, including delta-8 THC, by updating their controlled substance laws to reflect the changes in the 2018 farm bill.

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Senate Panel Votes to Let People Who’ve Used Marijuana Work at Intelligence Agencies Like CIA and NSA

Veriheal

The FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act was approved after it secured a unified vote of 17-0 on June 14, 2023. states, including Washington, D.C. This bill is a progressive step as it clearly states that intelligence organizations cannot deny aspirants security clearance because they have used cannabis in the past.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption. CA resident? CO resident?

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Connecticut Joining Its Neighbors To Fully Legalize Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Adults will be allowed to securely cultivate cannabis at home starting July 1, 2023. A full summary of the bill is available here , and a comparison between it and other state legalization laws is available here. Retail purchases will be subject to the state’s sales tax. MPP noted that S.B.

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NORML 2019 Legislative Report

Cannabis Law Report

Now, nearly 1 in 4 Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal, and 33 states regulate medical marijuana access. For the first time, the FY 2020 Appropriations package contained this protection for 47 states within the base language of the text. The law will take effect on January 1, 2020.