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U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman & Cori Bush Unveil Federal Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession, Replace with Health-Centered Approach

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession at the federal level, the bill also incentivizes state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies by otherwise limiting their eligibility to receive funds in the Byrne and COPS grant programs. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.

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Oregon-like legalization of “magic” mushrooms is the goal of the Colorado ballot measure

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon also was the first state to decriminalize certain other drugs with 2020’s passage of Measure 110.

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Colorado Could Legalize Psychedelics This November

Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. According to The Denver Post , Melanie Rose Rodgers—a prominent activist who helped get psilocybin decriminalized in Denver in 2019—has cited concerns about a corporate takeover of natural medicine following the enactment of Initiative 58.

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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., DEA and the Controlled Substances Act.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Published Via JD Supra. have also passed “Right to Try” laws.

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Update on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill includes several provisions for additional research to investigate the impact of legalization on public health, driving safety, and similar areas. Draft Bill Details.

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A Strategy for Rescheduling Psilocybin

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

To acknowledge its impressive safety record and potential for treating depression more effectively than existing therapies, the Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin a breakthrough therapy in 2018 and 2019 for treating drug-resistant depression and major depressive disorder. But only if it is made affordable and accessible.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. Therefore, the AAFP advocates for further research into the overall safety and health effects of recreational use, as well as the effects of those laws on patient and societal health. Relevant AAFP Policy. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. And as long as the healthcare provider in charge judges the infusion therapy to be ethical and not violative of safety standards, they may prescribe it accordingly.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. And as long as the healthcare provider in charge judges the infusion therapy to be ethical and not violative of safety standards, they may prescribe it accordingly.

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Is Congress Closer to Reforming the Cannabis Industry’s Access to Financial Services?

Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Historically, it has been difficult for cannabis-related businesses to access reliable financial services due to its illegal federal status. This bill also directs the DEA to register manufacturers and distributors of CBD or marijuana for commercial production of an approved drug that contains marijuana or its derivative.

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Veterans Urge Biden To Reschedule Cannabis, But Some Lawmakers Express Concerns

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and federal government draw closer to moving cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance , more groups have begun to put their weight behind the movement. Countless veterans suffer from these ailments, and, as such, are pushing for access to as many treatments and therapies as possible.

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Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

First, State Senator Jeff Irwin re-introduced a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi on a statewide basis. On the one hand, this kind of decrim bill arguably democratized access to psychedelics. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of psychedelic news. consistent and accurate dosing).

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New Kid on the Block: States Reform Act

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Mace’s bill, while decriminalizing cannabis completely and getting it off of schedule I, would also have the Feds regulate cannabis like alcohol while deferring ultimately to the states on licensing and other commercial regulations. The enforcement role moves from DEA to ATF.

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David Feldman – Hiller PC: Imperfect Schumer bill good step forward

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Regulatory authority would move from the DEA to the FDA, but also the ATF and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). There will also be a role for the Treasury and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The fate of the SAFE Banking Act to enhance banking access for cannabis companies, which Sen. Some Thoughts.

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US Hemp Roundtable: Press Coverage Provides Sneak Peak Into U.S. Hemp Roundtable Virtual Fly-In

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Many producers expressed concerns that the DEA’s interim final rule would criminalize the processing of hemp extracts. The bill would also get rid of the USDA’s requirement that only DEA laboratories can test hemp products. There are currently zero DEA registered labs in my home state and [only] one in New England,” Pingree said.

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Reminder: These are the draft cannabis bills the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Will Look At This Week

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2020

CLICK IMAGE TO ACCESS COMMITTEE INFO PAGE. The MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana and THC at the federal level by removing it from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as an addictive drug that has no accepted medical use, akin to heroin. Legislation.

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Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Cory Gardner (R) of Colorado and Elizabeth Warren (D) of Massachusetts, that would allow states to write their own marijuana policies, remove marijuana from the list in the CSA, and decriminalize it federally. Decriminalize recreational marijuana use and expunge prior convictions. Joe’s latest policy stances on marijuana.

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U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman & Cori Bush Unveil Federal Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession, Replace with Health-Centered Approach

Oregon-like legalization of “magic” mushrooms is the goal of the Colorado ballot measure

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Colorado Could Legalize Psychedelics This November

Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Update on Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

A Strategy for Rescheduling Psilocybin

AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Is Congress Closer to Reforming the Cannabis Industry’s Access to Financial Services?

Veterans Urge Biden To Reschedule Cannabis, But Some Lawmakers Express Concerns

Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News

New Kid on the Block: States Reform Act

David Feldman – Hiller PC: Imperfect Schumer bill good step forward

US Hemp Roundtable: Press Coverage Provides Sneak Peak Into U.S. Hemp Roundtable Virtual Fly-In

Reminder: These are the draft cannabis bills the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Will Look At This Week

Here?s where the 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Cannabis

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