NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. convention and hosting a festive Happy Holidays party at Nuwu’s historic cannabis consumption lounge, taking it to an even higher level in 2020 was absolutely vital.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Maryland celebrates one year of recreational sales, “Little Amsterdam” pops up on the Texas-New Mexico border, and voters advocate to empower cannabis consumers in their Second Amendment right. Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. And adult-use cannabis isn’t the only market that was affected.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. He further developed his views on cannabis and criminal justice as a professor of public policy at UCLA.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? A lot is happening right now. How did you celebrate 4/20?

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Cannabis Law Firm of the Year for 2022. Since 2015, Duane Morris’ Cannabis Industry Group has represented businesses and individuals at every level of the commercial cannabis (marijuana and hemp) ecosystem. cannabis company. The winner will be announced at the Chambers USA Awards 2022 on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government. National NORML Conference & Lobby Day. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

PETALING JAYA: Policy issues on the development of the hemp, cannabis, and ketum industry will be raised in the Cabinet, according to the parliamentary caucus on medical cannabis today. More than 40 countries have legalised consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

Anybody with a modicum of knowledge about the world of cannabis will know that she was a fearless advocate of medical cannabis as part of cancer treatment. In light of her recent passing from breast cancer, the award-winning movie star and musical hitmaker also leaves behind a legacy of medical marijuana advocacy.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). “That is discrimination.” “That is discrimination.” Background.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 3, 2019

With all the buzz going on as state after state legalizes recreational marijuana – or at least loosens restrictions – we never really questioned why most adults want to see the drug legalized. While its intoxicating effects are clearly its main appeal from a recreational standpoint, marijuana’s situation is much more complex.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January. Their offers were revoked when drug tests came back positive for marijuana. Both of their drug tests were positive for marijuana. Finkle says Campanelli was against drug testing applicants after recreational marijuana was legalized in Illinois.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. Bowser’s bill does not give any preference to existing marijuana business in the District. Both bills allow for delivery licenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill . And all 14 committee members who registered an opinion on a bill (S 73) relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession voted to advance it favorably. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Hemp Roundtable, the industry’s national advocacy organization, opined in March that products with intoxicating effect should not be marketed as hemp, but rather should be regulated akin to adult-use cannabis. The bill would also prohibit retail sales of cannabinoid products intended for human consumption that contain more than 0.3%

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

For the first time ever, researchers will conduct a comprehensive state population health analysis to understand the impact of medical cannabis on consumers’ healthcare —and it’s all happening in Arkansas. A Deep Dive Into Cannabis Consumer Data. Arkansas Department of Health medical marijuana patient enrollment data.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2022

Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. ” Dr. Gallow prides himself on his work as a South African cannabis advocate and leader in the international medical cannabis research field. About the Opioid Epidemic. Study Will Test Three Unique Strains .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Arizona residents with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records wiped clean under a state expungement program launched this week. ounces or less of marijuana, of which no more than 12.5 grams can be a cannabis concentrate or extract, are eligible to have their records expunged. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

Cannabis should open doors—not shut them. 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. New ‘Seeds of Change’ report rates states on cannabis equity, finds most lacking.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Mountain State’s journey to legalizing medical marijuana has been a transformative one, and it marks a new era for MMJ access in West Virginia. In West Virginia, the journey to MMJ access has been characterized by progress, patient advocacy, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in need.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

States that have failed to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession have experienced increased arrest rate disparities over the past two decades, according to data published in the journal JAMA Health Forum. Authors concluded , “This study highlights the importance of statewide policies in reducing cannabis possession arrests.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

According to an August 30 press release , the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County granted 3,643 petitions for expungement of cannabis-related charges since the process started last month. The cannabis conviction program was launched last July 13. ounces or less of cannabis—no more than 12.5

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

New York State is on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? Currently, there are two marijuana bills pending before the state legislature. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

A California State Personnel Board (SPB) ruling limits using positive cannabis drug tests in disciplining state workers. The “precedential decision” determined that urine samples do not accurately reflect whether an employee is under the influence of cannabis while at work. “…The 21-01 , Darrin Harper v.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Add onto that the difficulty of these unprecedented times, as a minority-owned business, we’re making it our priority to pay it forward and invest in the future leaders of cannabis who will break barriers and pave the way for innovation in this burgeoning industry. . Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced efforts to help with the expungement of prior marijuana convictions as a result of Proposition 207, passed by Arizona voters in the November 2020 election. It also allows anyone convicted of marijuana-related crimes to petition for the expungement of their criminal record.

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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. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2022

Hemp Roundtable, in conjunction with our intrepid Advocacy Partners, the Virginia Hemp Coalition, is now in discussions with the Governor’s office to urge him to use his unusually broad powers to amend SB 591. In Tennessee, amended HB 1927 would redefine “marijuana” to include hemp that exceeds 0.3% The Governor listened, and the U.S.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years. For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 14, 2019

It is no secret that marijuana has its fair share of detractors. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, some people feel that cannabis is a highly dangerous, addictive substance that ruins people’s health and lives. Salvini’s stance on marijuana is so extreme that it can only be described as “militant”.

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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. Governor of Pennsylvania, is beginning a state-wide listening tour to find out where PA residents stand on cannabis legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. . On April 15, 2019, Florida released updated Information on How to Get Medical Marijuana Treatment Center License , or MMTC license, in the state to open a clinic or dispensary. . Know the Current Laws and Regulations in Florida courtesy of the Marijuana Policy Project. job creation.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. Actions to Take.

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