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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches. AL resident?

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California Activists Seek Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

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 Legal Implications. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The men appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento, which overturned their convictions after determining that while they could not legally eat or smoke pot in prison, possession of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. The state supreme court weighed in after a challenge from the state attorney general.

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What Are the Odds U.S. Senate Will Legalize Pot at the Federal Level?

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Our Southern California cannabis lawyers have been carefully eyeing the legal developments happening at the federal level, with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer of New York recently releasing draft legislation that would legalize marijuana in the U.S. Marijuana is Legal in Many States – Why Does Federal Legalization Matter?

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More California Marijuana Dispensaries May Be Cropping Up in Sacramento

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

When recreational marijuana was legalized in California almost a year ago, the city maintained that cap, allowing only those dispensaries that already existed authorization to continue selling. In Sacramento, one of the ongoing issues with the legal market is concern that existing shops aren’t evenly distributed across the city.

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Trump’s New U.S. Attorney General Pick Says He Won’t Pursue Pot Crackdown

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Senators preparing to hold his confirmation meeting that he would not be pursuing a crackdown against legal marijuana if he attains the position. He personally, however, is opposed to marijuana legalization. have legalized marijuana for recreational use, while 30 have legalized for medicinal use and 10 have decriminalized it.