NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Update : HB 19-1230 was approved by the House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor on 4/2/19.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. CA resident? DE resident? Legislation is pending, S.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. A bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis while on probation or parole died in Montana’s state Senate. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites. CO resident?

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. CA resident?

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. Update : SB 51 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 7/9/19. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Clean Green has a robust online business directory where you can search for certified cannabis farms, processing companies and dispensaries throughout California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington” SUSTAINABILITY SITUATION IN 2017. Ways to Improve Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry? Sustainable Water Usage.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. A bill to remove certain restrictions on social cannabis consumption sites was killed in Denver, Colorado’s city council. Update : AB 286 was heard by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

. “That’s why dozens of NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition and other reforms ranging from depenalization and expungement, to workplace drug testing and social consumption.” Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Advocacy Groups Celebrate. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws. Connecticut is on the cusp of becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis. Retail purchases will be subject to the state’s sales tax. ” Unions Have High Hopes.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Rescission of the Cole Memo , which gave some cover to marijuana businesses.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

States like Massachusetts have put a lot of work into implementing common sense marijuana regulations – and they have the right to enforce their own marijuana policies. The federal government needs to get out of the business of outlawing marijuana.” ” – Press Release Announcing the STATES Act of 2017, 06/07/18.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

In addition, the presidentiables should talk about the potential economic benefits of cannabis from job creation to taxes that businesses pay to boost the economy. Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities. Let us take a look at some California state laws.

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