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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. Summary: Senator Sanders has a long history of supporting reforming our nation’s drug policy.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident?

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It Is Now Legal To Possess Marijuana In Virginia

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Virginia has officially joined the ranks of progressive states that have elected to decriminalize the personal possession of cannabis. Until now, a person caught with marijuana in Virginia could face up to 30-days in jail and a fine of up to $500. What amount of marijuana is legal to possess? More Than Just Decriminalization.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. For the first time ever, the U.S. DE resident? Update : S.

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The Florida Primary Election and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried self-describes as “Florida’s leading statewide advocate on cannabis issues and the sole statewide elected official to call for full cannabis legalization.” As a Central Florida prosecutor, Ayala established a diversion policy for cannabis-related misdemeanors. Attorney General.

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Marijuana Bankruptcy: The Answer is Still “No”

Canna Law Blog

The struggles of failing marijuana businesses to wind down and pay creditors in an orderly fashion serve no one. Among the problems marijuana businesses face such as lack of access to banking and onerous taxation stemming from IRC 280E is the lack of access to bankruptcy proceedings. In re: Great Lakes Cultivation, LLC , No.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

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.