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MARCH 27, 2021

North Dakota’s Senate dealt another blow to recreational marijuana legislation on Friday, voting down a bill to decriminalize possession of small quantities of the drug and paraphernalia. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck, said the committee “felt that this was not the time to decriminalize marijuana.”. “If View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

While the national leadership of the activist group Decriminalize Nature has supported dozens of local chapters to push for the reform of laws governing psychedelics, some of those chapters are now breaking away due to disagreements over guiding principles and conflicts with board members. When Decriminalize Nature was founded in ear??ly

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. According to a report produced by the Economics Policy Institute, cannabis workers could earn as much as an additional $8,690 per year after forming a union. times more likely to be arrested for possession. Source: [link].

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JULY 6, 2021

Harvard Law School is planning to open the first US policy center focused on the legalization and regulation of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. . Harvard’s new center will be the first to focus solely on psychedelics policy and laws rather than research, though. View original article.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A year prior to that, the magazine published an article under the heading “Pot: A Rational Approach.” The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation. The next time you pick up a Playboy magazine—or a CBD By Playboy product—keep the organization’s history in mind.

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AUGUST 7, 2022

The legislation significantly inhibited research into the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelics for decades. Psychedelic Alpha Policy Map. Psychedelic Alpha, an independent community in the psychedelics space, keeps track of psychedelic drug policy reform across the United States.

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MAY 14, 2021

plans to reintroduce the 87-page legislation this Congress, he said during a House Judiciary Subcommittee meeting in March. The 14-page legislation isn’t as long-winded but puts the removal of cannabis as a controlled substance, banking protection, reform for veterans and mandated NIH studies at the forefront. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y.,

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. This article is an analysis and is not meant to be legal advice. Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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JUNE 2, 2021

Could California be on the brink of decriminalizing psychedelics? A proposal aiming to do just that passed a major legislative hurdle on Monday, as it was approved by the state Senate. The legislation now moves to the California General Assembly. He also thanked supporters for helping promote the legislation.

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SMPL

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Statement from Steven Hawkins, executive director at the Marijuana Policy Project: “Today’s vote marks a historic victory for the marijuana policy reform movement. The MORE Act would set federal marijuana policy on a path toward correcting an unfair system and help restore justice to those who have been victimized by prohibition.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

United States : Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana. Article by Robert M. Gaetz, who voted in favor of the legislation, observed, “We may need something a little less than MORE.” Rather, the STATES Act would leave cannabis policy to the various states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

The RTI researchers hope their work will inform policy for cannabis impairment and driving under the influence of drugs and help establish scientifically-based thresholds for marijuana intoxication. About this Article. The research described in this article was funded by NIJ grant 2016-DN-BX-0193 , awarded to RTI International.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Federal legislation has to be the goal. What has evolved in the policy gap with federal law over the past decade is a patchwork of state-sanctioned fiefdoms where cannabis markets have largely developed locally and extend just to the border. We have to say here at CLR we aren’t particularly concerned.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). During its last legislative session, the Idaho Legislature passed S.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In recent years, jurisdictions throughout the area have softened their stance on the plant, largely through policies that have decriminalized simple possession and established robust programs for medical cannabis use and sales. The trend began in Jamaica, which set off a chain reaction in 2015. So things are changing.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

She was quoted as saying the following regarding cannabis in a recent article by Forbes : “It’s American, it’s uniting. In November 2021 Mace introduced legislation known as the States Reform Act with the hope of reforming cannabis-related laws at the federal level. The Nitty-Gritty of the States Reform Act.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Cannabis Remains Prohibited Despite Legislative and Scientific Progress. Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Prohibition Does Not Stop Science.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). During its last legislative session, the Idaho Legislature passed S.B.

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JUNE 26, 2022

law as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, 2 which means that its possession, sale or use is prohibited by federal law, even in those states whose laws have decriminalized the use of cannabis. Successful reviews have included program inventories, policy inventories and enforcement analyses. 4 In response to President George H.W.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Article & Video. Doug Collins (R-GA) spoke passionately in support of allowing states to determine their own cannabis policies, and there appeared to be a consensus among both parties that the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws is untenable and needs to be resolved. Here are the reports. CBS NEWS REPORT.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). During its last legislative session, the Idaho Legislature passed S.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Put in the simplest terms, Raybon says Proposition 64 decriminalized possession of cannabis (within the parameters of the law) in correctional institutions and Perry says it did not. This article analyzes these two cases in two parts. Considering the Voter’s Intent and Public Policy. and addresses the phrase “pertaining to.”

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JULY 6, 2021

We’re going to see what effects [decriminalization] has,” the president told reporters, adding that his administration would take steps to reverse the policy “if we see that it doesn’t help, that it’s not good for the country, that it’s not good at treating addiction, at stopping violence, we will act.”. View original article.

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MARCH 23, 2021

The website, which reports on developments and trends affecting cannabis, is tracking more than 900 cannabis and drug policy bills in state legislatures and Congress this year. View original article. I think the House will look at those again and review those again, and some will get traction. Some will not.”. Depends on who you ask.

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MARCH 11, 2021

Last week, Washington became the second US state to decriminalize drug possession. But unlike Oregon, where decriminalization was approved by a majority of voters on a ballot initiative, Washington’s sudden decriminalization came by way of its highest court. . View original article.

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AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. convictions.

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JULY 20, 2021

By decriminalizing and now legalizing simple possession we’ve taken the most important and urgent steps to stop the harm caused by cannabis prohibition,” said Attorney General Herring. He called for decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, and to address past convictions, and a move towards legal and regulated adult use. .

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The midterms are over, but Democrats in the House have already found themselves locked in another contentious race that could ultimately have big implications for marijuana legislation in the 116th Congress. Congress should now consider expanding the provisions to cover those states that have decriminalized marijuana generally.”.

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APRIL 3, 2021

Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that makes cannabis legal for all adults. Despite the fact that marijuana had been “decriminalized” long ago, more than 100,000 New York State residents continued to be arrested every year. A five-member cannabis control board will set rules, regulations, and policy. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. Until marijuana is decriminalized at the federal level, foreign nationals must be wary. Article: View Original Source. Posted in: Featured Posts , Immigration.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

AP) — Legislation to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace, decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday by New Jersey Gov. He had opposed marijuana legalization, though was supportive of decriminalization. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) Enough already.

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APRIL 23, 2021

With nearly a dozen pot policy reform bills currently under consideration in the Texas legislature, Democratic Rep. I’ve filed legislation to legalize cannabis, expunge past marijuana convictions, and use the new tax revenue to fund early childhood education,” Talarico tweeted on Tuesday. View original article. Happy 4/20!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cannabis, however, adds another complicating factor to this dynamic – years of outdated policies stemming from the war on drugs have disproportionately impacted communities of color. Cuomo’s proposal builds on years of work to understand and decriminalize cannabis for adult use. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Thirty-eight states have either decriminalized cannabis or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational adult use. [1] 1] The most recent state to pass legislation is Rhode Island, which authorized an adult use program. Six other states will introduce legislation this fall to try to create an adult use program. [2].

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FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The legislation now goes to Democratic Gov. But talks between Democrats in the House and Senate grew tense in recent days as the two chambers wrangled over significant differences between their versions of the legislation. . Under the legislation that passed, possession of up to an ounce (28.3 View original article.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The legislation from Democratic Sen. Tom Wolf, cannabis possession would be decriminalized for adults, and convictions for some nonviolent marijuana convictions would be expunged. Registered medical marijuana patients would be permitted to grow up to five cannabis plants at home under another provision of the legislation.

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