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NORML
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The post FBI: Marijuana-Related Arrests Comprised Over 40 Percent of All Drug Arrests in More Than a Dozen States in 2023 appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/7/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: DE, GA, HI, IA, MD, MN, MO, NB, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, SD, TN, WA, and WV.
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NORML
MARCH 8, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/8/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AK, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, ME, MD, NH, NM, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.
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NORML
MAY 3, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/3/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AK, CA, CO, LA, ME, MN, MO, NV, NY, TX, and VT.
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NORML
DECEMBER 28, 2022
We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement. The post Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations appeared first on NORML.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/22/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: CA, CO, GA, HI, IL, MD, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, and WA.
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NORML
MARCH 1, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/1/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: GA, IL, ME, MD, MN, MT, NY, ND, SC,SD, TN, TX and WA.
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NORML
JANUARY 24, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/24/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
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NORML
JANUARY 17, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota. .
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NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX.
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Leafly
JANUARY 5, 2023
Mushrooms decriminalized in Colorado. The post New cannabis laws for 2023 kick in across the US appeared first on Leafly. Pot taxes rise in California.
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NORML
APRIL 26, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/26/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: CA, DE, ME, MN, NV, NC, TX, and VT.
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Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 8, 2022
In an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, BC is decriminalizing personal possession. From January 31st, 2023 to 2026, you’ll […]. The post Federal Exemption Granted – BC Drug Decriminalization appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.
Veriheal
APRIL 7, 2023
Connecticut is weighing mushroom decriminalization, the NBA ended its cannabis testing protocol, and Missouri’s job market is booming thanks to cannabis. Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms.
Veriheal
MARCH 9, 2023
As of February 2023, 41 U.S. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. Ohio The Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2023) was submitted by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol via an initiated statute. The election is set to commence on March 7, 2023. Additionally, 23 U.S.
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Canna Law Blog
MAY 30, 2025
In fall of 2023 I wrote about the lawsuit to end federal prohibition that wouldnt really end federal prohibition. Those reforms include not just interstate commerce, but decriminalization and ideally reparations of some sort. Last July, a federal district court ruled against Canna Provisions et al. in that case.
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The Blunt Truth
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
This legislation would decriminalize marijuana use at the federal level, require expungement of criminal records and set up grant programs for those most affected by the War on Drugs. MORE & HOPE Banking isn’t the only cannabis-related legislation working its way through the halls of Congress. The MORE Act is back for another run.
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The Blunt Truth
MAY 19, 2022
He stated that he supports decriminalizing, which he says H.B. The legislature has until April 2023 to take up the matter; otherwise, the voters could decide the following November. Now, we can tell you that the Senate did pass the measure, and that our skepticism seems warranted. south carolina.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 2, 2023
Update via the Port Townsend Psychedelic Society Jefferson County Board of Commissioners passes resolution in support of decriminalizing entheogens! May of 2023) […]
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
With cannabis already decriminalized and medical cannabis available since 2013, recreational legalization is one step closer. Prague wants cannabis legal by 2023 and intends to coordinate with the Germans. How soon will we see cannabis legalization in the Czech Republic? Sooner than you think.
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Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 10, 2023
From Connecticut to California, it’s […].
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PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. 5] [6] [7] [8] Conclusion: Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?
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The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Ireland considers a bill to decriminalize marijuana use. Originally set for a 2022 opening date, now it appears that retail cannabis dispensaries won’t open in the Nutmeg State until 2023. Early 2023 now seems to be the earliest stores could open. This week, we see New York issuing its first cannabis licenses. RHODE ISLAND.
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Veriheal
MARCH 20, 2023
Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Decriminalized Decriminalization does not mean psilocybin is legal. Virginia There are multiple psychedelics proposals on the table for 2023. Unfortunately, this bill did not pass.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
New York Recreational Licenses Not Coming Until Spring 2023. The head of New York’s Cannabis Control Board, Tremaine Wright, announced during a symposium on Wednesday that state licenses for recreational dispensaries most likely will not be issued until spring 2023 at the earliest, according to WXXI.
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NORML
MARCH 29, 2019
In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. GA resident? HI resident?
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Cannabis Law Report
MAY 31, 2023
Psychedelic Policy Reform Updates The below updates are more granular than those in our Psychedelic Legalization & Decriminalization Tracker, which is produced with the support of experts at Calyx Law and Emerge Law Group. These updates reflect the period May 6th to 29th, 2023.
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Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Thailand Faces Backlash for Cannabis Decriminalization. Over 1,363 doctors signed a petition on Change.org asking the Thai government to discard the policy that decriminalized cannabis in the country. If the initiative passes, Maryland’s recreational market will open on July 1, 2023. . Let us know in the comments!
NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. An Arkansas House committee defeated a decriminalization bill this week to send it to study. Update : SB 2023 was approved by the Senate on 4/4/19, and will now be transmitted to the House. NC resident? North Dakota.
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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. Possession of up to an ounce was decriminalized, and plans are underway to open dispensaries statewide.
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Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Cannabis is decriminalized, the cops really don’t want to enforce. The head of New York’s Cannabis Control Board said last week she does not anticipate the state will begin issuing industry licenses until the spring of 2023 at the earliest. This is what got California into the trouble it is still in. Ganjapreneur report.
The Cannigma
JULY 5, 2022
There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide. While possession is decriminalized in certain cities and counties, it is still illegal in most areas of the state. Carry it at your own risk.
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 1, 2021
In 2019 we had marijuana decriminalization and this year we had legalization,” Yung-Mi Lee, legal director at Brooklyn Defender Services, told Filter. However, current New York law requires all marijuana records to be destroyed by 2023 if they are no longer criminal. Read full article at.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 10, 2023
Eric Berlin, Joanne Caceres, Malina Dumas, Jacob Raver, Margo Smith Dentons In this week’s edition: Key Senate Committee To Hold Hearing on SAFE Act Georgia Issues First Dispensary Licenses Permitting Sale of Low-THC Oil Washington State Bill Allowing Interstate Cannabis Commerce Now Before Governor National Association of Pharmacists Announces Support (..)
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.
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The Cannigma
JULY 12, 2022
A representative from the Alabama Agriculture Department has stated that licenses for medical marijuana producers won’t be issued before September 2022, and it could take until 2023 to get the program up and running. Possible penalties for cannabis. Repeat offenses of possession or intent to sell are felonies.
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Veriheal
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Measure 110 passed with flying colors making Oregon the first state in America to decriminalize the minor personal possession of ALL drugs. Not Everyone Was High on the Idea of Decriminalizing All Drugs. A Quick Breakdown of Measure 110: Measure 110 does NOT decriminalize selling or the manufacturing of drugs.
Veriheal
JUNE 1, 2023
Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. Thus, Weiner pulled it out from consideration until 2023. She explained that the bill needs to be discussed because it is about the decriminalization of harmful substances, despite the medical value it may have.
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The Blunt Truth
JANUARY 26, 2024
The legislation would not set up a retail market, but would decriminalize cannabis, allow home cultivation and possession, and allow for the establishment of “cultivation clubs,” which would start in July. Of course, there’s no guarantee that this will go forward, as not all of Germany’s states are on board with this plan.
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The Cannigma
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. Full recreational legalization is on the horizon in 2023. Possession of small amounts of drugs , including up to 10 grams of cannabis was decriminalized in the 1990s.
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NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. GA resident? HI resident? IL resident?
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 1, 2023
They are the first two states to legalize in 2023 and represent the 22nd and 23rd states to allow for adult-use commercial cannabis markets. Both states continue the trend by states of decriminalizing cannabis and legalizing medical cannabis first and then moving toward […]
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The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest.
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Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2022
Psychedelic substances, clinically authorized and regulated by practitioners to treat psychological disorders, are rapidly moving into the mainstream as clinical research programs and legalization/decriminalization measures accelerate in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.
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