Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cannabis education advocates responsible consumption. Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Ensure compliance with local regulations and restrictions regarding cannabis consumption at the event. Partnering with local businesses expands outreach.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. For more cannabis news as well as lifestyle and consumption tips check out Veriheal’s Content Hub.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

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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. Legal Provisions.

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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. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

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). 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4) “That is discrimination.”

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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

APRIL 18, 2022

Since 2015, Duane Morris’ Cannabis Industry Group has represented businesses and individuals at every level of the commercial cannabis (marijuana and hemp) ecosystem. The winner will be announced at the Chambers USA Awards 2022 on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Duane Morris has advised a wide variety of noncannabis companies ?

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? Together we will legalize marijuana nationwide and ensure the rights of responsible consumers are protected. We want to know, what should NORML’s priorities be? How are you responding to our efforts regarding the Coronavirus? How did you celebrate 4/20?

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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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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

More than 40 countries have legalised consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Recently, health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the ministry was ready to collaborate with industry players or academia to research the medicinal use of marijuana. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

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. She was chronically unapologetic about her personal consumption. She was a proud medical marijuana patient.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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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 The post Arizona Launches Much-Needed Marijuana Conviction Expungement Program 1 appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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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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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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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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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. Additional information is available from NORML’s fact-sheet , ‘Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests.’.

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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. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy.

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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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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) provides advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to business, social reform, public policy, and health & wellness in the cannabis industry.

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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

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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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

At a more local level, members of Las Vegas, Nevada’s city council approved legislation to allow cannabis consumption lounges. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The Law Library Resource Center worked hard to ensure the forms and instructions are easy to complete for customers seeking to expunge their felony marijuana conviction or arrest record.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The state has over 79,000 active medical marijuana ID cardholders who, reports show , have purchased more than 60,000 pounds of medical cannabis—equivalent to $400 million in transactions—since the first dispensary opened its doors in May 2019. Arkansas Department of Health medical marijuana patient enrollment data.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? Initially put forth in the 2019 legislative session, legalizing recreational marijuana took a backseat to more wide-ranging criminal justice reforms, as New York overhauled state bail and discovery practices.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2022

Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a Harvard Medical School instructor and medical marijuana specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, shared his thoughts on the study with reporters. Grinspoon’s devotion to cannabis stems from his father Lester Grinspoon’s longtime advocacy efforts. . ” Conclusion .

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

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. Dispensary Permits – Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses.

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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. And officials in San Francisco, California are considering a proposal to allow marijuana to be socially consumed and sold at temporary events.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

“…The Board notes that it does not take a position on whether using marijuana is a good thing or a bad thing. The board further acknowledged that Harper’s behavior was “no different from the personal consumption of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages.”. “It The voters have spoken and legalized it in the State of California.

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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

Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. The Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and to provide funding for the expungement of criminal records for those with past marijuana convictions.

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