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California Activists Seek Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

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.’. Without that stipulation, the toughest punishment for a minor charged with a psilocybin offense would involve compulsory entry into a drug education program.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/25/20

NORML

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. The bill requires the Department of Education and the Natalie M. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – May 2019

NORML

Radio : Kiana Hughes, Educational Director, Chicago NORML. “This bill offers retail consumers the option to consume legally in a social setting,” said Ashley Weber, executive director of the Colorado office of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. “The more education we get to them, the better.

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Medical Pot on Campus: Colleges Say No and Face Lawsuits

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Assar said she intends to sue GateWay to recoup the $2,000 she spent on tuition and other educational expenses and seek more money in damages. States with medical marijuana laws allow use by people 18 years or older with a doctor’s recommendation, as well as by minors if their parents approve.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/15/18

NORML

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses.