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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

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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

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. Visited Sandy Valley, NV in support of a cultivation facility. Spoke with high-profile politicians such as Cory Booker and Susie Lee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2021

Think of it like a conference center containing an enormous head shop with networking, advocacy, and education thrown in. Big Mike, the founder of popular nutrient products for cannabis cultivators, Advanced Nutrients , posted the following on his Instagram: New Laws Prohibit Delta-7,-8, and -10. Trade Show Raided for Delta-8 THC.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Collect feedback from participants to improve future events and build a stronger community around cannabis education and advocacy. Choose a suitable venue that aligns with the tone and goals of your event.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Officials in the West African country of Nigeria discussed their thoughts regarding opposing cannabis legalization on Monday. Marwa and other officials were in Kano on an “advocacy visit” for the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) effort. Marwa continued to share how he thinks that cannabis legalization would only set Nigeria back. “We

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Humboldt County Growers Alliance, a trade association that represents 275 licensed cannabis businesses in Humboldt County, recently joined the Origins Council as a regional partner for state and federal cannabis advocacy. Prior to 2021, this allowance did not exist within California’s legal framework.”.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. Legal Protection In addition to medical benefits, renewing medical marijuana cards provides patients with legal protection under Arkansas state law.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

On November 5, 2016, Maine’s voters legalized recreational, or adult-use, marijuana. Business licenses will soon be available , but when the state finally makes its first legal sale, it would have done so after a three-year delay. During her terms, she introduced two marijuana legalization bills, first in 2011 and again in 2013.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. The post Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York appeared first on SpeedWeed. Planning for the Future.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. California has since continued to refine its MMJ laws.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

The government enacted the Narcotics Drugs Control Act in 1976, classifying cannabis as an illegal substance and implementing penalties for its possession, cultivation, and sale. Possession, consumption, cultivation, or sale of cannabis is considered a criminal offense under the Narcotics Drugs Control Act. Is CBD legal in Nepal?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

The bill will allow individuals over the age of 18 to possess up to 28 grams of flower, and cultivate up to six plants (or eight per household) for personal use. More than two years have passed since the Mexican Supreme Court declared that it was everyones’ constitutional right to consume and cultivate 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. For Harrelson, the opening of his new shop represents the culmination of years of advocacy work. Vermont Issues First Cannabis Cultivation License.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry. For centuries, Black farmers across America have toiled the land, harnessing their expertise and knowledge to cultivate hemp crops. Enslaved Africans and later free Black farmers were responsible for cultivating vast hemp plantations.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Adult-use cannabis in Missouri could be on the horizon, as a local coalition has filed a petition to legalize. The group, Fair Access Missouri, is seeking to legalize cannabis for adults of legal age and create an “open-use market.” . However, recreational cannabis isn’t the only thing they seek to legalize.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. Established by cannabis trade associations, advocacy groups, and cooperatives across the country—including Origins Council (CA), F.A.R.M.S. About NCCC.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 6, 2021

The California Senate just granted final approval to a landmark bill that would make it legal for any adult in the Golden State to possess, use, and share almost any psychedelic drug. The post California Senate Just Voted to Legalize Possession of Most Psychedelics appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

These laws outline the parameters for the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical cannabis within the city. This statewide initiative regulates the licensing of dispensaries, ensuring that patients have safe and legal access to medical marijuana products.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

If this bill passes, it will mean legal cannabis is on the way for Delaware. . Many spoke out in front of the House in support of legal cannabis, and some spoke up about concerns regarding how it will impact the community or the already existing medical cannabis program. The Consideration of Social Equity. View original article.

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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. The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC —Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization, has released its 2018 U.S. We’ve seen hemp cultivation significantly expand in the U.S. Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S. Hemp Crop Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2022

Legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use is an expanding global trend in the U.S. Both the legal and illegal markets are linked to environmental challenges such as freshwater use, land-use change, toxic and nutrient pollution, and climate change-contributing CO2 emissions. SOURCE : [link]. A growing trend.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. GenCanna trustee seeks $50K paid to trade advocacy group. county proposes 180-acre cap on hemp cultivation in unincorporated areas. Court supports middle ground for when feds can prosecute cannabis cases in state-legal jurisdictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As part of the series, Ayr has partnered with numerous not-for-profit and community organizations with expertise in social justice and legal and criminal justice reform. The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration and policy advocacy to reduce reliance on incarceration.

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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? Both bills seek to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana and provide an economic boost to communities disproportionately impacted by the decades-long war on drugs.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Utah officials on Friday granted eight medical marijuana cultivation licenses to businesses that are both from Utah and those from outside the state reports the Associated Press. State regulators recently dropped a residency requirement, saying they didn’t believe it could be legally upheld. Harvest of Utah. Oakbridge Greenhouses.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Senate Bill 519 would have decriminalized the personal possession of certain psychedelic substances, legalized life-saving public health interventions, and studied future approaches to increasing use of psychedelics. Policy and Advocacy Director, MAPS . Ismail Lourido Ali, J.D. ABOUT MAPS.

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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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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 defines three classes of cultivation licenses that cap plant counts at 2,000, 6000, and 10,000. We are looking forward to the D.C.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. But our work isn’t over yet and we need to fight for SMART legalization now more than ever! Allows for home cultivation for personal use.

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

Patients are legally permitted to cultivate medical cannabis in about half of the states that regulate its use and distribution. No state has repealed home cultivation, and there has never been a serious push to do so. Securely cultivating cannabis at home alleviates these issues. Can’t make it to the hearing?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

I’ll also touch on cannabis legalization in Europe more generally. There is also much public support for legalization. Unfortunately, Spain has no organized industry lobby and insufficient political advocacy. Possible legalization of medicinal cannabis creates business opportunities.

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