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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

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The majority opinion held that there as nothing in the ballot materials for the law that indicated voters had considered or were even aware of how this might impact possession of the drug in prison. The court stated, “it seems implausible that the voters intended to essentially decriminalize marijuana in prison.”

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California Activists Seek Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

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With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Representatives for Decriminalize California have stated the group currently aims to raise $1.5 million to fund the campaign over the next six months.

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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

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Marijuana laws are rapidly evolving across all 50 U.S. However, the use and possession of cannabis remain illegal under federal law for any purpose as per the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA) , which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs.