State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023
NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
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NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
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Canna Law Blog
JUNE 10, 2022
As of yesterday, June 9, 2022, the home cultivation of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis in Thailand is legal. This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. continue to be illegal.
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NORML
AUGUST 19, 2019
The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Currently, public support for legalizing weed nationwide is at an all-time high: 62 percent of Americans favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana, while over 90 percent want access to medical cannabis.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 4, 2021
In his remarks, Lewis underscored his appreciation for his colleagues’ support for decriminalization. “It It is a long overdue conversation to decriminalize these non-addictive natural substances. City To Decriminalize Psychedelics. We need to join the national conversation.”. Seattle Becomes Largest U.S.
NORML
JANUARY 19, 2020
The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? New Hampshire.
NORML
JANUARY 9, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 2, 2022
On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. The law defines hemp as the plant with less than 0.2%
SpeedWeed
MAY 14, 2021
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council, which oversees Native communities located on the western edge of North Carolina, has voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce of cannabis for those 21 years and older, Cherokee One Feather reports. . Sale and cultivation of cannabis remain illegal, however.
Veriheal
MARCH 20, 2023
Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Decriminalized Decriminalization does not mean psilocybin is legal. Last March, the earlier bill received a hearing in the House Health and Mental Health Policy Committee but did not advance.
MMJ Recs
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions. Understanding the specifics of Ohio’s medical cannabis legislation is crucial to appreciating the strides made in facilitating patient access to this alternative form of medicine.
NORML
JANUARY 11, 2019
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.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
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.
The Cannigma
JUNE 12, 2022
Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited.
SpeedWeed
JULY 6, 2021
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. .
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
This month, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved a ballot initiative that asks the people of Michigan to decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The full text of the Initiative can be found here. To make the November 2022 ballot, proponents of the Initiative will need to file 340,047 valid signatures by June 1, 2022.
NORML
MARCH 7, 2020
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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident? NORML opposes the passage of this legislation.
NORML
JANUARY 12, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., MM: There is something quite special about your cultivation process. CB: It is indeed high-risk but a very high-reward method of cultivation! MM: We cannot talk about cannabis without addressing equity.
NORML
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? New Hampshire. RI resident?
NORML
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
Legislation is pending, House Bill 136, to permit physicians to authorize access to medical cannabis for any patient whom they believe would benefit from its therapeutic use. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.
Veriheal
AUGUST 11, 2023
In a significant move towards drug policy reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked lawmakers for permission to grant pardons for individuals with certain psychedelic drug-related convictions. Also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act 2022, Prop 122 was eventually assented to and passed into law.
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
In 2021, Parliament voted against fully decriminalizing the cannabis plant, but personal use and possession of small amounts are decriminalized. Patients with qualifying conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS can access cannabis-derived medicines with a prescription. Possible penalties.
NORML
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.
NORML
JANUARY 18, 2019
At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2019
On Tuesday night, the Oakland City Council passed a resolution that decriminalises the use, possession, and cultivation of natural psychedelics derived from plants and fungi, including ayahuasca, peyote, and DMT. Oakland is now the second US city to decriminalise psilocybin mushrooms. That makes it the second U.S. ” [link].
NORML
JANUARY 25, 2020
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.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. Prescribed limits would be imposed on personal cultivation, for which a registration card would be required. As of June, psilocybin possession has been decriminalized in 15 cities and other local U.S. Moreover, Prop.
Veriheal
OCTOBER 27, 2023
This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. As a result, Thai residents have gained access to many new jobs in cannabis hospitality, retail, and cultivation. The proposed bill would have decriminalized the personal possession of natural psychedelics.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.
The Cannigma
MAY 18, 2023
The government enacted the Narcotics Drugs Control Act in 1976, classifying cannabis as an illegal substance and implementing penalties for its possession, cultivation, and sale. Possession, consumption, cultivation, or sale of cannabis is considered a criminal offense under the Narcotics Drugs Control Act. Is CBD legal in Nepal?
NORML
MARCH 8, 2019
North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident? Update : H.333
The Cannigma
MAY 12, 2023
The government does not recognize cannabis as a medicine, and there is no legal pathway for patients to access it. However, there have been some recent efforts to decriminalize cannabis for medical use. Industrial hemp in Kenya Cultivation of industrial hemp is legal in Kenya, but it is strictly regulated.
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 5, 2020
A year ago, Maine created an Office of Marijuana Policy ( OMP ) within its Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The OMP is especially interested in protecting recipes, cultivation methods, and other proprietary information that competitors might try to use against each other.
Veriheal
AUGUST 24, 2022
The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. city to do so.
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In order to access medical cannabis previously, patients had to submit a request for approval by the Federal Office of Public Health, which is the government center of public health in Switzerland. This change in policy was sparked by the increase in authorizations in recent years. of their annual company turnover.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 1, 2022
The federal government continues to categorize marijuana as a schedule 1 drug, despite the protests of policy experts, medical professionals, and determined campaigners. Some even allow patients to grow a small amount of pot for personal use, and they’ve all decriminalized marijuana and established medicinal cannabis programs.
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law.
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine.
NORML
MARCH 3, 2020
Allows for home cultivation for personal use. NO CRTA = prohibits home cultivation for adult-use and classifies any amount of plants as at least a misdemeanor. Medical marijuana patients can register with the state to obtain a home cultivation permit, which allows the state to enter a patient’s house at any time for inspection.
NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 30, 2022
Canada emerged as the first federal G7 and G20 nation – the second country ever – to legalize the cultivation and consumption of cannabis and its by-products. Canadian social policy and attitudes to the plant had come full circle after nearly a century. He refused to stop cultivating even after these charges. Conclusion.
SpeedWeed
JULY 19, 2021
The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Doing the work.
NORML
MAY 3, 2019
Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident?
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