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MAY 12, 2021

After a long legacy of having a medical cannabis program that barely took care of patients, the governor of Georgia has finally signed SB 195—a law that will expand the medical cannabis program to license retailers of low-THC cannabis . Effectively, all it did was decriminalize possession. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

These numbers are likely to increase substantially in the next few years as more than half the states have pending legislation legalizing cannabis for some use or decriminalizing the drug.

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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.” The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter.

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SpeedWeed

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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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program. ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17, 2020 – PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew M.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

In this article, we continue our journey reviewing the history of cannabis regulation and proceed to explore the current state of development of the legal cannabis market in Europe, canvassing its decriminalization and regulation as a culmination of a global pattern over the last 20 years. Legal (2019 – pilot program).

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SMPL

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This legislation would also help address our country’s fiscal and economic challenges by empowering states to implement programs that can stimulate economic growth and generate new tax revenue at a time when both are desperately needed. Read the original article here. The post The House just voted to decriminalize Cannabis!

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Cannabis Law Report

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. IHEs are required to certify that they have an AOD prevention program in order to remain eligible for certain forms of federal funding and assistance.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Federal legislation has to be the goal. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown his weight behind cannabis decriminalization, producing a draft bill this summer that would regulate a nationwide industry and force siloed state markets to interact with each other. We have to say here at CLR we aren’t particularly concerned.

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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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MARCH 27, 2021

“The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to an internal legislative memo obtained by CNN. The new state office would oversee the regulation of the adult-use and medical cannabis programs. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Article & Video. 3884 ) would, among other purposes, remove cannabis from the federal drug schedules of the Controlled Substances Act, provide for expungement of federal cannabis convictions, and establish a 5% excise tax on cannabis to fund various grant programs. Here are the reports. CBS NEWS REPORT. MARIJUANA MOMENT.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 31, 2021

A pair of Ohio lawmakers officially put their plans into action July 30 by formally filing adult-use cannabis legislation in the state’s House—the first of its kind in the state. Also, the legislation would allow adults 21 and older to buy and possess up to 5 ounces of cannabis and grow as many as 12 plants for personal use.

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SpeedWeed

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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

. – Thirty-seven states allow for medical cannabis use through state run programs. 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.

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JULY 16, 2021

On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state. I hope this provides the spark that we need to elevate the conversation and get this legislation moving.”.

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JULY 6, 2021

This new program is being funded by private investors, including Matt Wullenweg, developer of WordPress, and philanthropist Tim Ferriss. Professor Marks also serves on the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board, an agency tasked with overseeing the country’s first legal therapeutic psilocybin program. View original article.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

On November 26th, New Jersey made headlines when bill S2703 left legislative committees and seemed destined for a quick approval vote by the Assembly and Senate. The committees also submitted legislation to further expand New Jersey’s medical cannabis program and develop a process for criminal expungements.

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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. The state will create equity programs that include business loans, grants, and start-up incubators.

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APRIL 23, 2021

Birmingham actually created a program that allowed former pot offenders to clear their records back in 2019, but it was far from a success. Under the Pardons for Progress program, Birmingham residents with former weed convictions could submit an application to the city to get their records cleared. View original article.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Cannabis Remains Prohibited Despite Legislative and Scientific Progress. times, from 620 to 2,388 articles; while the total number of publications on medical cannabis increased by almost 9 times in the same period, from 82 to 742 publications. Prohibition Does Not Stop Science. The country is responsible for 7.5

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SpeedWeed

MAY 20, 2021

Per local television station and news source WDSU , the proposed legislation “would have taxed recreational marijuana if the state ever legalized it,” but the bill was voted down in the state House by a margin of 48-47. Louisiana officially greenlit a medical marijuana program back in 2015, but it didn’t get off the ground until 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux.

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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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APRIL 23, 2021

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. In his 4/20 Twitter thread, he said that the measure is “one of many great marijuana reform bills” that have been filed for the current legislative session.

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MAY 5, 2021

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill on Tuesday, SB 118, that establishes a strictly limited medicinal cannabis program for patients with certain qualifying conditions. Lee is expected to approve the limited legislation after recently saying he has “removed his philosophical flag” against cannabis reform. View original article.

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MARCH 17, 2021

New York state decriminalized minor cannabis possession way back in 2014, but that detail never stopped New York City cops from busting people of color for weed. This makes it clear that decriminalization alone will not be able to stop the racially disproportionate enforcement of cannabis prohibition. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 9, 2021

The other way is through the legislature, when a state’s assembly writes and passes legalization legislation which is ultimately signed off by that state’s chief executive. This does not mean, however, that Connecticut’s already existing medical cannabis program morphed or expanded into an adult recreational system overnight.

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AUGUST 7, 2021

The other way is through the legislature, when a state’s assembly writes and passes legalization legislation which is ultimately signed off by that state’s chief executive. This does not mean, however, that Connecticut’s already existing medical cannabis program morphed or expanded into an adult recreational system overnight.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The other way is through the legislature, when a state’s assembly writes and passes legalization legislation which is ultimately signed off by that state’s chief executive. This does not mean, however, that Connecticut’s already existing medical cannabis program morphed or expanded into an adult recreational system overnight.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

The other way is through the legislature, when a state’s assembly writes and passes legalization legislation which is ultimately signed off by that state’s chief executive. This does not mean, however, that Connecticut’s already existing medical cannabis program morphed or expanded into an adult recreational system overnight.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. As this article notes, sometimes it’s hard to get everyone on the same page, even if they belong to the same political party. However, protections for state-legal medical marijuana programs were once again included in the recently passed funding bill.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 26, 2024

The legislation would not set up a retail market, but would decriminalize cannabis, allow home cultivation and possession, and allow for the establishment of “cultivation clubs,” which would start in July. As we reported last month, the program is facing a lawsuit, alleging that it illegally favors New York residents.

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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 30, 2021

Later this week, the House will debate a decriminalization bill that would reduce the penalty for possession of up to one ounce of pot to a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a fine, but no risk of prison time. Lawmakers are also working on separate proposals to update the state’s highly limited medical marijuana program.

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MARCH 19, 2021

A New Mexico legislative committee approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana early Thursday, setting the scene for a vote on the proposal by the full state Senate. New Mexico legalized the medicinal use of cannabis in 2007 and has more than 100,000 patients currently enrolled in its medical marijuana program.

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