SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. cannabis in Louisiana went into effect on Aug. for first-time offenders who possess up to 14 grams of cannabis. . As previously reported by Cannabis Business Times, under. the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. convictions.

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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. PL 220 then imposes escalating grades of punishment depending on the weight of concentrated cannabis. Legal Provisions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

.” “Ironically, the psychedelics Aaron is being charged with are either legal in clinical settings, scientifically proven to be beneficial medicines, decriminalized in some places or on the brink of legalization.” ” Source: [link]. ” Source: [link].

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 30, 2019

New York decriminalized marijuana on July 29 th , as explained by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. Unlike full legalization, decriminalization was a middle-of-the-road compromise that sat better with lawmakers who opposed Cuomo’s legalization efforts. New York Decriminalizes Up to Two Ounces of Marijuana. . billion and $3.5

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 21, 2019

According to ABC News , lawmakers finally voted to decriminalize marijuana after a marathon session that ended on June 21 st , just before 6:00 AM. The decision also allowed for the expungement of certain cannabis-related criminal records. Once enacted, the bill will usher in a new era of cannabis reform. The New Framework. .

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Previous efforts by Durant had significant involvement in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) decision to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances. He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Boyer, Salvation and Social Justice : “Throughout history, cannabis prohibition was used as a prominent tool in a war on Black people. Dr. Charles F.

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across New Jersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Twenty-one states and over one hundred cities have enacted such provisions. “Enough is enough. .

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Representatives for Decriminalize California have stated the group currently aims to raise $1.5 About Cannabis Law Group. The Proposed Measure.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Up until recently, the state government of Louisiana largely supported cannabis prohibition. Signs of New Times.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. ” “Out of state lobbyists are certainly trying to influence medical cannabis legislation in their favor and not in the interests of our patients here in Kentucky. .

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Delegates at the 114th NAACP National Convention unanimously voted to adopt an amendment reiterating its support for cannabis reform. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Friday the 13th marked the grand opening of actor and cannabis advocate Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary-consumption lounge hybrid, The Woods.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973. While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2021

Decriminalize Nature is growing with DN teams active in over 42+ cities across the US Since Oakland passed on June… Read More.

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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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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2019

Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony today challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition. State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, Dr. David Nathan of the group Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, Marilyn Mosby, Esq.,

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal in Serbia. In 2015, Serbia appeared to be approving the more liberal approach to medical cannabis but has since backtracked and doubled down on punishments. Cannabis is illegal in Serbia and the Criminal Code makes no distinction between cannabis and other drugs like heroin.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Traditionally, the consumption of cannabis in the form of bhang, a cannabis-infused beverage, was considered sacred and widely accepted in India and surrounding countries.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2023

Pennsylvania inches toward psychedelic legalization, cannabis delivery comes to New York, and RAW Rolling Papers makes a massive donation. On the advocacy front, Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia’s founder, Colette Condorcita, recently met with Philadelphia City Council members.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

This past weekend, I was finally able to attend the renowned International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) here in Barcelona, Spain. I attended interesting panels on everything from cannabis 3.0, to cannatech, to the current challenges of cannabis clubs in Spain. New draft bill of Integral Regulation and Control of Cannabis.

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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.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of employment protections.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Despite cannabis remaining a Schedule I classification according to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), meaning that it has no medicinal value, over 30 states in the United States have legalized it for its medicinal use. The war on drugs facilitated by the federal government has been an utter failure. Why the Change Now?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

WE’RE CALLING ON RHODE ISLAND LAWMAKERS TO PASS A LEGALIZATION LAW THAT INCLUDES: Automatic expungement for prior cannabis records. Social investment of cannabis tax dollars in communities harmed by the war on drugs. Total decriminalization through the removal of cannabis from the Rhode Island Controlled Substances Act.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

CANNABIS CULTURE – Recently, a lot of countries and states with very strict psychedelic laws are relaxing them. Also, some cities like Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz have different legislations decriminalizing certain hallucinogens. In 2001, all drugs were decriminalized in Portugal. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

million in grants to a trio of non-profit groups for the purposes of reviewing and sealing the records of those with low-level cannabis convictions. As a result of these laws, state and local officials nationwide have moved to either expunge or seal the records of over two million people with state-specific cannabis convictions.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. cannabis in Louisiana went into effect on Aug. for first-time offenders who possess up to 14 grams of cannabis. . As previously reported by Cannabis Business Times, under. the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. convictions.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Las Vegas NORML has once again found themselves busy with many types of advocacy for patient and consumer rights, both statewide and federally. For starters, cannabis would be decriminalized on the federal level and therefore removed from the entirety of the Controlled Substances Act. ” Learn more at www.lvnorml.org. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2022

Decriminalize Nature, the national organization that has brought together local chapters to advocate for the decriminalization of psychedelics, is proud of its guidelines. The group also advocates for decriminalization of these substances without possession limits that are sometimes part of state initiatives. Click here to join.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 15, 2023

In our six-part series, “ Part 2: What Illinois cannabis patients really want ,” we discussed the absence of safe on-premise spaces in Illinois for legal consumption of cannabis. A key mistake, we believe, of Illinois’s cannabis laws, was over-restricting the market. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. cannabis arrest data since 2008. ” “Previously, there were steady annual increases in arrests for cannabis possession – thousands more every year – while other drug arrests had plateaued. .”

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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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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Measure 110 passed with flying colors making Oregon the first state in America to decriminalize the minor personal possession of ALL drugs. A “Yes on Measure 110” campaign that helped bring awareness to this effort was funded by the Drug Policy Alliance, an advocacy group based out of New York.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Delaware Citizens’ Cannabis Lobby Day XXV.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2021

The Free Hemp Citizens’ Initiative, seeking to introduce a law decriminalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis, has faced a… Read More.

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