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California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms

Canna Law Blog

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015.

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California Senate Just Voted to Legalize Possession of Most Psychedelics

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Although lawmakers have officially described this bill as a decriminalization initiative, the legislation clearly states that it would “make lawful” the possession and social sharing of psilocybin, DMT, LSD, MDMA, ibogaine, and pretty much every other psychedelic drug.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Virginia lawmakers agree to legalize marijuana, but not until 2024

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RICHMOND, VA — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize cannabis for adult use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would begin. grams) of marijuana will become legal beginning Jan. The legislation now goes to Democratic Gov. Buyer’s guides for cannabis seeds and growing equipment.

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Virginia Governor Wants An Earlier Start Date For Marijuana Legalization • High Times

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Ralph Northam of Virginia plans to sign a bill passed by state lawmakers to legalize marijuana, according to media reports, but he may amend the measure to move up the start date for the legalization of cannabis possession. Jennifer McClellan, said that the legalization of marijuana possession should go into effect long before 2024.

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Virginia Legalizes Marijuana: Takes Effect 2024

The Joint Blog

Virginia lawmakers have officially legalized marijuana – though it won’t take effect for some time. According to the Associated Press, Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin.

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Virginia Speaker of the House Calls for Marijuana to be Legalized Quicker

The Joint Blog

Virginia may have legal marijuana sooner than later, if the state’s speaker of the House of Representatives has her way. In addition, Filler-Corn is also calling for an amendment that would automatically seal marijuana-related criminal records for nonviolent offenses on July 1. The time is now for us to act,” she said.