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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

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. NH resident?

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Some Questions To Greg Rovner, CEO of Heally On Filed Legislation For Psychedelics Research In Florida

Cannabis Law Report

A recent review commissioned by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration found that psychedelic drugs could potentially be used to treat treatment-resistant mental illnesses, but only if they were used in closely supervised clinical settings, with intensive professional support.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. The bill will go to the Senate floor for a vote next.

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What Is the MORE Act, and How Could It Change Marijuana Policy Forever?

NORML

The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. “One of the first votes he cast as an elected official in the New York Assembly was to decriminalize the state of New York.” Click here to send a message to your Representative now!

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Marijuana Bankruptcy: The Answer is Still “No”

Canna Law Blog

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. The dismissal isn’t much of a surprise given past treatment of marijuana businesses seeking bankruptcy protection. In re: Great Lakes Cultivation, LLC , No.

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New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York

SpeedWeed

Already, New York has taken steps to decriminalize cannabis and as this new market is realized, and it’s critical that criminal penalties are thoughtfully assigned, as to ensure that the progress which has already been made, is not inadvertently reversed.

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Vicaa Launches Website Offering Range of High-Quality Growing Media for Medical Cannabis

SpeedWeed

Already, New York has taken steps to decriminalize cannabis and as this new market is realized, and it’s critical that criminal penalties are thoughtfully assigned, as to ensure that the progress which has already been made, is not inadvertently reversed.

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