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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/20

NORML

New Approach Montana, the campaign committee behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in the state, submitted a revised proposal to the Secretary of State’s office, removing provisions that address medical marijuana law changes. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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California Senators Just Approved Bill to Decriminalize Possession of Psychedelics

SpeedWeed

State senators on the Golden State’s public safety committee voted to advance a bill that would decriminalize the possession of many mind-expanding substances by 4 to 1 on Tuesday. . SB 519 would decriminalize both the possession and use of psilocybin, psilocyn, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline, and ibogaine.

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Which States Have Marijuana and Psychedelics on the Midterm Ballot This Year?

Veriheal

Each of the five states that are pushing in the direction of marijuana legalization takes a unique approach. Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022). Back in 2016, a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana was given the green light by voters in Arkansas.

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Is weed legal in Colombia?

The Cannigma

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams.

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The Week in Weed: March 1, 2024

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Nevada opens its first cannabis consumption lounges. ARKANSAS Arkansas’ Attorney General gave a thumbs-up to a ballot initiative that would expand medical marijuana access in the state.

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A New Survey Provides Insight into Youth Consumption Post Legalization

Veriheal

For many years those who have stood against the reform of cannabis laws have argued that decriminalization and/or legalization would lead to an increase in consumption among adolescents. According to this report, consumption among high school youth has declined since legalization has reached more states nationwide.

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If Widened Access to Weed “Harms” Mexico, President AMLO Says He’ll Reinstate Prohibition

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In response to a reporter’s question of whether he supported the high court’s decision, AMLO answered that his government “decided not to intervene” in the high court’s decision — but that his administration would be willing to promote a law reversing the course of legalization should widened access to cannabis “harm” the country. .

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