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Virginia: Legislature Approves Decriminalization and Medical Cannabis Bills

NORML

Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. ” Governor Northam has spoken in favor of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions as has Attorney General Mark Herring. Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.

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Kentucky NORML Advocates for Medical Marijuana in Frankfort

NORML

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

NORML

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? NH resident?

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] or less) and high levels of CBD.

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Marijuana Drug Tests: Employers Change Position

CannaMD

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Medical Marijuana: Employee Rights & Safety. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT? Find Out if You Qualify.

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California Senate Just Voted to Legalize Possession of Most Psychedelics

SpeedWeed

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 1/25/20

NORML

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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. MD resident?