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2023 Access Legislation 
NORML
DECEMBER 13, 2023
2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States. The post Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
JUNE 28, 2023
Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
JULY 6, 2023
This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR. The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law to allow those with certain misdemeanor cannabis convictions to have their records automatically expunged. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law.
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Americans for Safe Access
MARCH 28, 2025
Americans for Safe Access members were at the Ohio State House on March 20th to remind policymakers to prioritize Ohio medical cannabis patients as they consider cannabis legislation this session.
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NORML
MAY 31, 2023
Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, LA, MD, ME, MN, NC, & TX. The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023 appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
MARCH 29, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
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NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CT resident?
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Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This growth has allowed for the creation of new jobs, increased access to cannabis for consumers, and shows the State’s commitment to social equity in its cannabis programs.” Additionally, hearing feedback from both legislators, constituents, and stakeholders at all levels, IDFPR has started the process to implement a new licensing system.
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NORML
MAY 31, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Steve Sisolak (D) of Nevada signed legislation into law this week to allow individuals to get their records vacated for offenses that are no longer a crime in the state. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation.
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Veriheal
JANUARY 26, 2024
In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis with the passing of HB 1 and HB 2. The post Delaware To Expand Medical Marijuana Access Ahead Of Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on Cannabis Central.
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Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today released a legislative update about the passage of Senate Bill 1559 and the new cannabis transporting laws. Governor JB Pritzker signed into law SB1559, also known as the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, on Dec.
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The Blunt Truth
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Today we are announcing that after careful review, the FDA has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. FDA Statement, January 26, 2023 So where does that leave the industry? Well, maybe.
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Veriheal
APRIL 26, 2023
Glenn Youngkin has publicly declared legislative changes that could result in a major reduction in high-inducing hemp-derived products that have been largely unregulated in Virginia. Only if products are manufactured before July 1, 2023, will the fine be exempted. However, hemp industry members have prompted Gov.
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The Blunt Truth
MARCH 31, 2023
If this sounds familiar, it’s because they passed legislation on this topic before , only to have it vetoed by Governor John Carney (D). Although the Senate passed an adult-use legalization bill by a large margin, House leadership did not schedule the measure for a hearing in time to meet a legislative deadline. Stay tuned!
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Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 2, 2023
25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. The spring legislative session also included a failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations.
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Illinois News Joint
JUNE 22, 2023
The extension comes on the heels of the spring legislative session and the failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations.
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Canna Law Blog
MAY 19, 2025
In June 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 23-271 (codified in C.R.S. This legislation followed recommendations from the Intoxicating Hemp Task Force, which was established a year earlier under SB 22-205. 25-5-427 and regulated by 6 CCR 1010-24 ), a landmark bill regulating intoxicating hemp products in the state.
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The Blunt Truth
APRIL 7, 2023
On the federal level, the Veterans Equal Access Act made a reappearance. pic.twitter.com/mwkNjIBRA7 — Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) March 31, 2023 MARYLAND The Maryland Senate passed a bill to regulate cannabis sales in the state last week. VETERANS EQUAL ACCESS BILL Rep. This week, Kentucky legalized medical cannabis.
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Veriheal
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The legislation allows adults 21+ to purchase and hold about 2.5 After the feat, Frank LaRose, the Secretary of State, said, “In the absence of judicial direction to the contrary, I will direct the boards of elections to place the proposed law on the November 7, 2023 General Election ballot.” If passed, Ohio will join twenty-three U.S.
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Cannabis Law Report
JULY 13, 2022
Physicians and researchers are urging New Mexico legislators to allow the use of psychedelic mushrooms in mental health therapy aimed at overcoming depression, anxiety, psychological trauma and alcoholism. He warned legislators that public interest is spawning illicit, underground experimentation without safeguards. “I
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Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
HONG KONG — Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee said on Saturday that the HKSAR government will control cannabidiol (CBD) as a drug through legislation, and products containing CBD are expected to be prohibited early next year. Source: [link].
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Veriheal
MARCH 20, 2023
While decriminalization decreases the negative impact of legal issues, it does not provide accessible, safe, and regulated psilocybin for those seeking treatment. Andy Smith (D) stated that he is “working on a bill forming a psychedelic medicine task force so Minnesotans can access these life-affirming treatments. Minnesota Rep.
PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Accessing a Dispensary To gain access to a licensed dispensary, individuals must possess a valid medical marijuana recommendation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. or less) and high levels of CBD.
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Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 29, 2022
As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals: Adult-Use Legalization – 21 states and the District of Columbia have enacted adult-use programs.
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Veriheal
JANUARY 1, 2024
Once strictly prohibited nationwide, cannabis legislation has evolved remarkably across the U.S. In a telling display of surging support , petitioners recently gathered over 127,772 signatures calling for a November 2023 referendum to fully legalize cannabis sales to adults 21 and over. in recent years. Passions run deep on both sides.
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Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 12, 2023
With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state.
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Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 12, 2023
With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state.
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Veriheal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Republican legislators sued and succeeded in delaying the vote until 2023 — hoping to use that time to kill the initiative. Despite its immense popularity, the initiative nonetheless faced its share of challenges. Legalization was initially scheduled for the state’s 2022 ballot.
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Veriheal
MARCH 2, 2024
In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.
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The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 29, 2023
We thought the market would expand “quite a bit” in 2023 – well, the “a bit” part was right. And not to ruin the ending, but no retail market will open in 2023. But what about federal legislation ?? And there you have it: 2023 all wrapped up with a pretty bow. million in revenue in one weekend is a tidy sum.
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Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Without new emergency legislation or more permanent action, the program expansion will expire on Feb. ’s medical cannabis program come on the heels of a previously enacted emergency amendment focused on senior citizens: The Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 allowed D.C.
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Veriheal
JANUARY 27, 2024
They also cannot get access to loans or accept payments through credit cards. However, many believe that the legislation has good momentum. FinCEN’s last quarterly update reported that, in the second quarter of 2023, 812 banks and credit unions were involved with cannabis-related businesses. However, change is coming.
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Veriheal
JUNE 1, 2023
The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Thus, Weiner pulled it out from consideration until 2023. Instead of allowing the legislative process to continue, Weiner enforced Senate Rule 28.8 In an effort to save it by getting legislators and oppositions like law enforcement organizations to be neutral on it, Wiener removed them.
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Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 11, 2023
Marijuana Moment reports A Republican Missouri lawmaker says he plans to file a revised psychedelics bill to provide therapeutic access to psilocybin for people with serious mental health conditions in the coming days.
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Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2022
Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. You can access the bill language here.
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The Cannigma
JULY 5, 2022
Despite having 20,000 registered patients in March of 2022, there are no licensed producers or distributors of cannabis products and sales are unlikely to start before mid-2023 at the earliest. The only way to access the plant and its products is through the legacy market (aka the black market). Possible penalties.
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Veriheal
MAY 22, 2023
In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. Terminally ill persons and seniors who find it difficult to access or self-administer medical marijuana also need caregivers.
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SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
That news comes via AL.com , which said that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has been in discussions with state legislators “about changing the date to allow cultivators to be licensed sooner, by no later than early 2022.”. The legislation was signed into law later that month by Republican Governor Kay Ivey.
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2022
It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. This legislation will put WA at the forefront of cannabis developments in Australia, following on from and developing the example of the ACT — other states will surely follow.
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JULY 16, 2021
There are a few governments that are taking the first tentative steps towards legislation that allows for adult cannabis use (at least on a trial basis). As highlighted in The European Cannabis Report: 6th Edition , we project that sales of adult-use cannabis will reach €200m by 2023, coming close to €800m m in 2025. most likely.
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SpeedWeed
JULY 21, 2021
There are some onerous regulations that burden all cannabis operators, such as limited access to banking services and tax code 280E, and then there are state-specific regulatory hurdles that businesses face in each legal market. The post Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York appeared first on SpeedWeed.
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Peninsula Alternative Health
MARCH 22, 2023
Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards. Academic Researcher Access Academic researchers will be allowed to register with the state in order to make purchases from dispensaries for research purposes.
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