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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The court stated it was sympathetic to the assertion that state law allows for a wide disparity in the way it treats possession of cannabis outside a correctional facility versus how it is managed inside, but noted the same is also true for other substances – alcohol included. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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US Hemp Roundtable: Latest State Alerts

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This week, we share three good bills to follow, and encourage our Hemp Supporters in Hawaii, Kentucky and Maine to use our State Action Center portal to urge their legislators to support CBD: State Alert: Maine. To date, bureaucrats in Maine have misread state law to prohibit CBD products that were derived from out-of-state hemp.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. Call us at 714-937-2050. Additional Resources: Senate Bill No. 311 , Approved Sept.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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Jake Wheatley introduced legislation once again, House Bill 2050, to legalize and regulate adult use marijuana in Pennsylvania. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1015, to make participation in Virginia’s medical cannabis program legal under state law. Update : HB 3960 was heard in the House Rules Committee on 2/18/20.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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Before the passing to Assembly Bill 1810 , it was illegal for drivers and passengers to smoke or vape marijuana within vehicles travelling on state highways. But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers. Call us at 714-937-2050. Closing a Loophole. And close they have. Senate Bill 625.

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Chinese-Funded Covert Cannabis Cultivation Leads to Three Los Angeles Marijuana Arrests

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Los Angeles marijuana criminal defense lawyers need to stress that while the drug has been decriminalized, that does not mean you can’t be charged with a crime – particularly trafficking – if you aren’t abiding by state laws. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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California Activists Seek Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

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The California Psilocybin Decriminalization Initiative , as the proposed statutory amendment is called, seeks to revise state laws surrounding psilocybin mushrooms. About Cannabis Law Group. Call us at 714-937-2050. The Proposed Measure. Additional Resources: The California Psilocybin Decriminalization Initiative.