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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

Veriheal

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Kentucky NORML Advocates for Medical Marijuana in Frankfort

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Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

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At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. IN resident? NH resident? New Jersey.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Only a small number of dispensaries are licensed to provide medical cannabis in Texas. Possession of even a small amount can result in criminal charges, fines, and potential jail time.

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PA’s Psychedelic Push, West NY’s Canna-Delivery, & RAW’s Massive Donation

Veriheal

On the advocacy front, Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia’s founder, Colette Condorcita, recently met with Philadelphia City Council members. The bill has the support of Psychedelic advocacy groups, like Reason for Hope, founded by Brett Waters. Victor Cabral, a social worker, had one possible solution.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.