NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. Most recently, in January, Norristown joined the list.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup. The percentage is the highest ever reported by Gallup, which has been tracking Americans’ views on the subject of marijuana legalization since 1969.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations. Consider keeping a journal to track the effects of different strains and consumption methods. Follow dispensary guidelines regarding product handling and consumption.

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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. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.

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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs. development and hiring programs.

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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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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 This includes cannabis clemency and reentry programs, working to free those imprisoned on nonviolent cannabis-related charges and make sure they’re able to thrive. Around 80% of cannabis business owners are white.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Cuomo’s administration projects that legalization could generate 30,000 to 60,000 jobs across New York and that tax collection from the program could reach $350 million annually, the release states. After years of tireless advocacy and extraordinarily hard work, that time is coming to an end in New York state,” Cuomo said.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy. 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.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

be safe ( i.e. , not adulterated) for human consumption. Hemp stakeholders, including the Hemp Industries Association , have in fact advised the FDA to ban the manufacture and marketing of synthetic CBD for human and animal consumption on the basis of safety. Hemp Authority , a certification program funded by the U.S,

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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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of protecting compassionate care programs. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? Update : S.

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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. The Governor listened, and the U.S. Unfortunately, there were no germane bills that emerged from the committee process. Pennsylvania.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. April 2018: “Setting the Record Straight” Program. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy. to engage their lawmakers in marijuana policy reform. December 2018: “Access for All” Patient Voucher Program.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

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. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of HR 1647.

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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. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. Pennsylvania.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Cuomo’s administration projects that legalization could generate 30,000 to 60,000 jobs across New York and that tax collection from the program could reach $350 million annually, the release states. After years of tireless advocacy and extraordinarily hard work, that time is coming to an end in New York state,” Cuomo said.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Legislation is pending, House Bill 213, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. WA resident?

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident?

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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. ” The Cedar Park, Texas police department will implement a cite and release program for those caught with possessing up to two ounces of cannabis. AL resident? CO resident?

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

At the time, the state’s legalization bill was one of the most progressive, which included protections for home growers, preservation of one of the nation’s best medical marijuana programs, and a social consumption clause that would’ve made Maine one of the first states to host licensed cannabis bars and lounges.

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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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? DE resident? ” IL resident?

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Meadow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Photo credit: mike rosati Track and Trace Implementation While the BCC is not responsible for the state’s track and trace program, all licensees depend on the system. In the proposed regulations a “temporary event license is required for any date in which the applicant engages in onsite cannabis sales or allows onsite cannabis consumption.”

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Alaska became the first state to permit on-site adult use cannabis consumption, as Lt. Senate Bill 34 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. AR resident? California. CA resident?

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 7, 2021

Andrew Cuomo created a state Cannabinoid Hemp Program to regulate production and sale of hemp and hemp extract, and “help protect both consumers and farmers.”. Vladimir Bautista, co-founder of Happy Munkey, a cannabis lifestyle and advocacy brand based in New York City, told Leafly that delta-8 has been on his radar for several years now.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Know the Current Laws and Regulations in Florida courtesy of the Marijuana Policy Project. I started my advocacy journey through direct civic engagement that has allowed me to help others learn about medical cannabis and how it can serve as an integral part of your medicinal regimen. Dispensary Permiits: Open a Dispensary in Florida.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The measure would prohibit landlords from arbitrarily refusing to provide housing access to an individual based solely on their possession or consumption of medical cannabis. Senate Bill 477, to protect the rights of parents and guardians who participate in the state’s medical cannabis access program. MD resident?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year, we are happy to announce we are expanding our scholarship program and awarding $20,0000 in scholarships to 20 winners. . Major/Program: Business Management with a Minor in Cannabis Studies. Major/Program: Art. Major/Program: Business Administration. Major/Program: Nursing. Matthew Aaron Vogel .

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, 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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Legislation is pending, 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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. This week, U.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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

On the topic of sustainability, Florida also currently lacks a dedicated patient or clinic “cannabis collection” station for used cannabis products; an integrated program for safe disposal here in Florida must be addressed, by the Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee or other dedicated state body. . million tons in 2014.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 27, 2021

They also wanted to foster a new era of socialization that didn’t hinge on alcohol consumption. After completing Eaze’s Momentum accelerator program, they also launched Smallz, their own line of pre-rolls, on Eaze on Lunar New Year earlier this year to give consumers something they could take outside. Amelia Williams.

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