Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A rational statewide drug policy requires that the coercive force of the criminal justice system be used constructively to influence far more people, numbering in the millions, than could ever be arrested, adjudicated, and sentenced.”. — Policy Recommendations. New Jersey spent $11.6 Executive Summary. “. billion to arrest people.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

drug enforcement priorities on Native American lands, as more states roll out legal marketplaces for recreational pot. drug enforcement priorities on Native American reservations, as more states roll out legal marketplaces for recreational pot sales. SANTA FE, N.M.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The Smart and Safe Arizona Act, which legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 years and older and passed with 60% of the vote, also introduced a chance to expunge certain marijuana-related arrests, charges, adjudications, convictions and sentences. Recreational marijuana is now legal in the state for persons over the age of 21.

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Recreational Cultivation Marijuana Decriminalization 105

Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. ” The legal challenges are coming from students studying nursing and other medical specialties who, under school policies, must undergo drug testing.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2022

When New Jersey voters approved a 2020 referendum to make recreational marijuana legal, the residents of Princeton emerged as some of legalization’s biggest champions. You can support legalization and decriminalization but not want it sold within the boundaries in your town,” Fisher said. The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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Media Legalization Dispensary Decriminalization 72

WeedAdvisor

MAY 14, 2019

Recreational marijuana remains illegal, but is decriminalized. Referring to Salvini and his equally anti-cannabis party as “thick-headed policy makers,” Monasterolo stated that Salvini’s actions deterred Adalia Holding from growing hemp in Italy. WeedAdvisor’s Interest in Global Cannabis Advocacy. .

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Hemp CBD Advocacy THC 55

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 10, 2019

One video comment says it all “Not one legislative representative disagreed – it’s time to decriminalize cannabis, remove it from the Controlled Substances Act, and allow individuals their right to choose to use or not to use. The Hearing. As Congressman Cohen said, “It’s time to get it all done. July 10, 2019.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

I spoke to Namibian cannabis activist Angela Prusa about her country’s efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. If I could set up a blueprint for decriminalization and legalization, it would be small scale and built on cooperative farms from individual communities or families, each with 10-20 plants. What is the reason for prohibition?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the recreational use of marijuana. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% Call to Action.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The legality of cannabis for medicinal or recreational use varies from country to country, regarding possession, distribution, cultivation, use and finally consumption. 1] Canada and Uruguay are the only countries to have fully legalized the consumption and sale of recreational cannabis at a federal level. [2] Legal Restrictions.

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Legalization Banking Research and Development Nerve Pain 59

NORML

JULY 13, 2019

State Senator Rice released an op-ed on the 4th of July, in which he made a plea to his peers in the New Jersey State Legislature to prioritize decriminalization-. “We can make this happen and put our state at the vanguard of social justice in America. ’” He went on to demonstrate his severe lack of knowledge by saying-.

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Decriminalization Legalization Recreational History 151

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any political candidate or their policies. Cannabis advocacy group NORML sent a letter to the president demanding that he pardon all federal cannabis prisoners. And New Jersey has lowered the penalties for psilocybin possession despite failing to initiate recreational cannabis legalization.

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Advocacy Policy Cannabis Decriminalization 52

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. Vermont has already introduced a potency cap for its looming recreational cannabis legalization market, with flower capped at 30% and THC and concentrates capped at 60%.

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THC Decriminalization Cannabis Concentrates 96

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Louisiana ended the punishment of jail time for possession of small amounts of recreational cannabis, which took effect Sunday. That means people in Louisiana caught with small amounts of recreational cannabis will only face a fine—with no possibility of heading to jail. The decriminalization effort there is long overdue.

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Decriminalization Advocacy Recreational Policy 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session. “The Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted an advocacy training day on Saturday with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.” ” Read more from Crosscut !

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Advocacy Legislation Decriminalization Policy 174

NORML

MAY 1, 2019

“The restaurant will also host speakers who advocate for the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana, including state Sen. Virginia NORML Hosts Marijuana Decriminalization Panel Discussion. For more than 45 years NORML chapters have been the driving force behind policy decisions on the local and state level.

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Decriminalization Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Patients 164

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident?

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” Follow NORML on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and become a member today !

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Patients Advocacy Dispensary Access 126

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

Fact: The tides are certainly changing when it comes to marijuana: More than half of Americans believe weed should be legalized , and recreational marijuana is now legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Myth #3: Decriminalizing marijuana will fix all of these problems. Decriminalization often amounts to a half-measure.

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Legalization Decriminalization Marijuana Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Even though California legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2016, an illicit market still thrives. Regardless of California’s decriminalization of cannabis, nothing about these grows is legal. In 2019, the black market brought in nearly triple the profits in sales over California’s legal cannabis industry.

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Decriminalization Policy Legalization Law 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It’s really about righting a social wrong,” said Cooney, “and creating an equitable opportunity for all New Yorkers to participate in this new adult-use recreational market.” Jeremy Cooney, a Democrat who represents Rochester, said gender minorities should also benefit from the cannabis market.

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Business Decriminalization Access Legislation 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Gina Raimondo unveiled a budget proposal for 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island “with reluctance,” as she told The Providence Journal. The budget proposal would not permit recreational users to grow marijuana plants at all. Rhode Island decriminalized minor marijuana-possession offenses in 2013.

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Legalization Marijuana Vaping Retail 149

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Lawmakers last year decriminalized marijuana, making simple possession a civil penalty that can be punished by a fine of no more than $25. The three-year delay in legalizing simple possession drew sharp criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, Marijuana Justice, and other racial justice advocacy groups.

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Legalization Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Although cannabis remains federally illegal, as a medical or recreational user of cannabis, you still have rights when it comes to your personal healthcare, law enforcement encounters, your employment, your housing, transportation, and your individual privacy. PERSONAL RIGHTS. The latter formed the ‘medical user’ group.

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Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

SpeedWeed

MARCH 29, 2021

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s House speaker on Friday said she supports moving up the date for legalizing adult recreational use of marijuana in Virginia to this summer, a key change pushed by advocates who have sharply criticized legislation approved by lawmakers last month that would delay legalization until 2024. A nonsensical delay.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

As the top executive at Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, he has become known for his activism around a range of issues, especially fair trade, sustainable agriculture, animal rights, and drug policy reform. Amanda Feilding, Countess of Wemyss and March is an English drug policy reformer, lobbyist and research coordinator. Andrew Yang.

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Research and Development Medicine Treatment Pharmaceutical 51

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Part of the state’s decriminalization bill signed by Democratic Gov. The next thing that comes is conference,” said Chelsea Wise, founder of advocacy group Marijuana Justice, in a phone interview with Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. What’s happened so far? And that’s where things get tricky. Where are things now?

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Legalization Advocacy Legislation Decriminalization 40

Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. The law would legalize recreational cannabis for people aged 21+ and impose a 10% tax on point-of-sale purchases. Additionally, 23 U.S.

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Recreational Legalization Programs Concentrates 104

Veriheal

APRIL 4, 2022

During Biden’s presidential campaign, he promised voters he would decriminalize marijuana use at the federal level. Rob Kampia, former executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, told Rolling Stone , “There’s no question that Obama’s the worst President on medical marijuana. ” With 3.6

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Banking Decriminalization Cannabis Policy 95

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 277

Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2022

” Last April, Fried sued the federal government “over federal cannabis policies that prohibit Floridians from purchasing a firearm on the sole basis that they are a state-law-abiding medical marijuana patient.” As a Central Florida prosecutor, Ayala established a diversion policy for cannabis-related misdemeanors.

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Advocacy Decriminalization Agriculture Cannabis 86

SMPL

JANUARY 16, 2020

More states are also moving to decriminalize marijuana, with legalization backers frequently citing Prohibition’s failures. Ratification of the 18th Amendment in 1919, which set the stage for Prohibition’s launch a year later, culminated a century of advocacy by the temperance movement. More than 30 allow its use for medical purposes.

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History Advocacy Law Decriminalization 40

Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The MORE Act would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, essentially decriminalizing it at the federal level. Support for the MORE Act isn’t just coming from the voters but also from health professionals, advocacy and activist groups, national human rights organizations, and many others.

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Legislation Advocacy Decriminalization Legalization 69

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Senators) who joined the group in a spirited, interactive discussion on hemp public policy. The national media took notice of some of the highlights: Rep. By David McGee.

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Hemp Banking Legislation Policy 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

At least 12 state legislatures have recreational legalization measures on the table right now, which is a typical number for this time of year. The pressure is really on lawmakers at every level of government to take action,” said Carly Wolf, NORML’s state policies director. Who’s likely to follow Virginia? About three-quarters of U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

House Panel Approves Cannabis Tax, Decriminalization Bill. The House Judiciary Committee cleared legislation Wednesday that would decriminalize cannabis and allow a 5% federal excise tax to be imposed on cannabis products. Department of Justice’s ostensible reversal on cannabis policy under the Trump administration.

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Law Vaping Research and Development Legislation 58

The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. You must be 21 or over to possess, purchase, or use recreational cannabis. That is the federal policy.” Possession of 28.5

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