NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. These laws outline the parameters for the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical cannabis within the city.

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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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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. The Arkansas medical marijuana program, established through the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment in 2016, has paved the way for patients suffering from a variety of debilitating conditions to find relief and improved quality of life.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

“Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM. These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. Patients have faced lost jobs and needless DUI charges.

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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. National NORML Conference & Lobby Day.

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NORML

JUNE 9, 2020

While in-person meetings are on hold, Nevada NORML has found a cyber-way to continue to provide that education and cannabis advocacy that the chapter has become nationally recognized for.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. — Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 3, 2024

One of the latest US states to embrace medical marijuana is Missouri, shifting its healthcare and wellness for patients who would benefit from this therapeutic method. The passing of Amendment 2 in November 2018 paved the way for legal access to medical cannabis and the state’s medical marijuana program.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

As you navigate this landscape, gain insights into how medical marijuana impacts healthcare practices, perceptions, and societal norms. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The landscape of medical marijuana in Michigan is always growing. Do Primary Caregivers Need a Medical Marijuana Card in Michigan? An MMJ card for primary caregivers in Michigan is not just a formality; it is a legal necessity that allows you to: Possess medical marijuana: Caregivers can legally possess up to 2.5

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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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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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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. The state’s cultivation and distribution processes also have room for improvement. Starting Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The vast majority of the people, including myself, wanted to decriminalize the use of marijuana. Chu also noted that he was among the leaders of a health advocacy group that has lobbied against cannabis businesses in Marin. It also allows marijuana delivery services to sell in any jurisdiction in the state.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification. Respect dispensary staff and fellow patients.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

.” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1389 / Senate Bill 1860, to permit the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana for adults. IN resident?

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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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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

After years of tireless advocacy and extraordinarily hard work, that time is coming to an end in New York state,” Cuomo said. It would increase the number of allotted caregivers per patient, allow home cultivation of medical cannabis for patients and permit people with a substantial list of medical conditions to access medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration and policy advocacy to reduce reliance on incarceration. Mass CultivatED. Mass CultivatED is the nation’s first jails to jobs cannabis program. Minorities for Medical Marijuana: Project Clean Slate. Massachusetts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. . million cultivated cannabis plants last year – a 20 percent increase over 2020’s totals. million plants via its domestic eradication program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2021

Pretty depressing stuff we have to say… Catalan police have rescued 10 people who had been trafficked by a Chinese mafia and forced to cultivate the drug. This is how 10 people enslaved by marijuana traffickers had been living when they were found by the Catalan regional police, the Mossos d’Esquadra.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Policy and Advocacy Director, MAPS . Going forward, MAPS and its Policy & Advocacy team looks forward to continuing to support advancement in psychedelic policy through creative but evidence-based approaches, including a renewed commitment to advocate for state-funded harm reduction and education programs. ###.

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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. The eight cultivators selected for Utah’s MMJ program, which is expected to launch sometime next year, are: Dragonfly Greenhouse. Harvest of Utah.

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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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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

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. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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NORML

JULY 16, 2019

From the The Kansas City Star : “The ordinance passed Thursday places medical marijuana facilities a minimum of 300 feet away from schools, churches and day care facilities. Cultivators, manufacturers and testers face the same distance requirement for day care facilities and churches, but they must be at least 750 feet from schools.”

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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Under pressure from growers, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is tinkering with the acreage caps in its cannabis licensing ordinance, a move it says will encourage the construction of marijuana processing buildings in unincorporated areas and staunch the loss of tax revenue to other California counties.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) has brought about a significant transformation in healthcare and well-being for residents of Maryland. This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. 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. Please sign up in advance if you plan to attend!

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

A licensed medical marijuana cultivator in Ohio has teamed up with a nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated people to provide an employment education program for past cannabis offenders. Cannabis Now reports.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Your Highness, Carly.

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