The Cannigma

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Serbia has no medical marijuana program. Despite medical programs in neighboring countries like Romania, Croatia, and North Macedonia, the Serbian government has refused to move forward. President Aleksandar Vucic said, “Not only has it not been decriminalized, but we will punish it even more severely.”

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. Funds will go towards local programs offering technical support, regulatory compliance and assistance.

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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.’. 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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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 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. CO resident?

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The state has some of the strictest laws regarding marijuana possession, with any amount considered illegal. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. If approved, the doctor will provide you with a written recommendation.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 7, 2021

On August 1st, Louisiana became the 32nd US state to decriminalize or legalize minor cannabis possession. . The Pelican State’s new decriminalization law reduces the penalty for possession of up to 14 grams of weed to a simple $100 fine, with no threat of jail time. This is not a decision I took lightly,” said Gov.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

Marijuana laws are rapidly evolving across all 50 U.S. However, the use and possession of cannabis remain illegal under federal law for any purpose as per the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA) , which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. The law evolved to become what is now known as Act 86. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession. Recreational Cannabis Sales in Vermont Set to Begin in May .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. However, fewer than one-third of these programs provide automatic relief. Local officials in Clark County (population: 2.2

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! California NORML Supports Legislation to Protect Cannabis Compassion Programs. These programs are now threatened by Prop. Grower Advocacy Council and the Mass.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session. Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. ” Read more from NORML.org ! .”

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

It was one of more than 250 new laws that took effect on the same day, including new requirements for doctors administering the abortion pill and restrictions on when police officers can use chokehold restraints. The decriminalization effort there is long overdue. Louisiana’s Road Here.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Law 360, we’ve noticed over the last few months now have reporters following up every cannabis lawsuit they can find in the country.We You will need to be a paid law 360 subscriber to access full text. You will need to be a paid law 360 subscriber to access full text. There’s a lot happening. Pot Data Co.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. Governor Laura Kelly (D) of Kansas signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. AL resident?

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

If enacted, the bill would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The Office of Cannabis would be one of the Justice Programs in the Department of Justice.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

Over 650,000 Americans, disproportionately black, brown, young, and poor, are arrested for violating marijuana laws annually. ” At the time of introduction, the bill sponsors said: “It’s time to decriminalize marijuana, and this bill is a critical first step,” said Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

WE’RE CALLING ON RHODE ISLAND LAWMAKERS TO PASS A LEGALIZATION LAW THAT INCLUDES: Automatic expungement for prior cannabis records. Total decriminalization through the removal of cannabis from the Rhode Island Controlled Substances Act. Social investment of cannabis tax dollars in communities harmed by the war on drugs.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AZ resident? California. CA resident? grams of marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. For example, in New York, cities including Rochester and New York City have passed laws that make it illegal for companies to require new employees to take drug tests for marijuana.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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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. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market. California. CA resident? DE resident? North Carolina.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The Kentucky chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML) is assisting Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) in its lobbying efforts Feb. It’s vital that we speak as one voice for a medical program.” 5 with constituents from across the state seeking cannabis reform.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

” True to his prediction, a record number of cannabis bills have been introduced for consideration during the 2019 session, including a total of 13 that pertain to either medical or decriminalization. “So again, I am open to this concept, but we need to have more discussion.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. AZ resident?

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Know your State Laws. State laws govern whether you can ope rate your cannabis growing business. Hence, keep the following things in mind about the legality of marijuana seeds: State laws have different approaches for businesses that sell it and for people who want to grow it for personal use. but is still illegal). .

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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

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Board of Pharmacy Operated Outside of Its Authority The latest rolling by Judge Joe Hardy, however, establishes that the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy did not hold the authority to regulate cannabis under state law and ordered the agency to remove cannabis’s listing from the state’s CSA.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. The prohibition does not apply to durable goods such as clothing.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 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. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Lobby Day HB 1089 Employee Lawful Off-duty Activity.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. AL resident? AL resident? AL resident?

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. of the state’s population.

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