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Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin

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jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation. Decriminalization is a very different concept. Decriminalization just will protect some users from facing jail time.

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Harvard Is Launching America’s First Psychedelics Law and Policy Center

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Harvard Law School is planning to open the first US policy center focused on the legalization and regulation of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. . By analyzing social, legal, and political barriers to access in this context, we hope to advance the understanding of their potential impact as therapeutics.”.

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market. Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform.

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Researchers Concerned About Whitewashing of Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Research

Cannabis Law Report

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

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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

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The Week in Weed: April 17, 2020

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VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. This week, the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy postponed sales indefinitely due to the pandemic. And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. MASSACHUSETTS.