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 . As a result, the soon-to-be-amended version of SB 519 is limited to a study.”.

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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.” No one should be arrested or prosecuted for psychedelics, including me.” ” Source: [link].

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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. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences. Legal Provisions.

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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. .

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. ground needed to come together and find the way to decriminalize personal-use. ” Policy and Advocacy Director.

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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. Decriminalization measures are definitely not new to the U.S. The real winners, however, are those who already fell into law enforcement’s net prior to decriminalization.

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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. Now is a pivotal moment nationally for marijuana legalization and New Jersey.

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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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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 The Proposed Measure. Legal Implications.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. In recent years, other major US sports leagues, including the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), have taken significant steps for cannabis advocacy and normalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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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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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. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Unlike many of us at NORML, Dr. Kleiman’s advocacy for ending marijuana prohibition did not stem from a deep appreciation of either personal freedom or equal rights; rather, he approached the issue primarily from a public safety and health perspective.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. For regional context, Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana in 2014, and 20 additional cities in Pennsylvania followed suit. “Enough is enough. . “Enough is enough.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Additionally, in a strong demonstration of grassroots advocacy, hundreds of NORML members who traveled from all around the country to meet with their federal officials moved us ever closer to our goals.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy. Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2019

“[Marijuana decriminalization] may be one of the very few issues upon which bipartisan agreement can still be reached in this session.” Keep on fighting and I believe we can get this done.” ” – Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). ” – Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA).

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Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2023

On the advocacy front, Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia’s founder, Colette Condorcita, recently met with Philadelphia City Council members. The bill has the support of Psychedelic advocacy groups, like Reason for Hope, founded by Brett Waters.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

For Harrelson, the opening of his new shop represents the culmination of years of advocacy work. Earlier this year, Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. As part of the move, the Thai government instituted a 120-day delay before decriminalization would officially go into effect.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. NJ resident?

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. ground needed to come together and find the way to decriminalize personal-use. ” Policy and Advocacy Director.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 6, 2021

Although lawmakers have officially described this bill as a decriminalization initiative, the legislation clearly states that it would “make lawful” the possession and social sharing of psilocybin, DMT, LSD, MDMA, ibogaine, and pretty much every other psychedelic drug.

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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.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] or less) and high levels of CBD.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2022

President Aleksandar Vucic said, “Not only has it not been decriminalized, but we will punish it even more severely.” Cannabis advocacy group Initiative for Change in the Legal Regulation of Cannabis (IRKA) has been lobbying the government since 2016 and there have been protests for medical cannabis dating back to 2005.

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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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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

Also, some cities like Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz have different legislations decriminalizing certain hallucinogens. In some of these countries, the governments have decriminalized the use of some selected hallucinogenic substances. In 2001, all drugs were decriminalized in Portugal.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

While the country has taken steps toward legalizing medical cannabis, there is limited discussion about broader decriminalization or legalization for recreational use. Advocacy groups and some lawmakers have called for the revision of cannabis laws, emphasizing the potential economic benefits, including tourism and export opportunities.

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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. “Everyone keeps coming in here with statistics saying that 70% of the people have passed in favor of Prop.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 18, 2021

Goldstein helped draft Philadelphia’s 2014 cannabis decriminalization ordinance, a move that was followed by action to reform marijuana laws in more than a dozen additional Pennsylvania cities, including the state capital of Harrisburg. We know that too many people’s lives are ruined for a simple possession charge, and that must end now!

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

Unfortunately, Spain has no organized industry lobby and insufficient political advocacy. After all these years of cannabis movement in Spain not only do we have no regulation of medical use or medical cannabis, but, outside of decriminalization there is not even a legal framework for private cultivation and consumption.

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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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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.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

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. Other priorities include expanding the decriminalization threshold and allowing medical cannabis access for patients at school. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

“Decriminalizing marijuana, paired with expunging records for these low-level offenses, will help undo some of these decades-long injustices, and allow for people to be productive and successful. This is not the final step, but it will lay the groundwork for full decriminalization and legalization in the future.”

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