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Attorney General Nominee Commits To Leave State-Legal Marijuana Programs Alone

NORML

With this commitment, Congress has a clear mandate to take action and end the underlying policy of federal criminalization,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. “In Sixty-eight percent of registered voters “support the legalization of marijuana,” according to national polling data compiled by the Center for American Progress.

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Rest in Peace Mark Kleiman, Giant of Cannabis Policy

Canna Law Blog

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. His views were creative and nuanced, data-driven and humanitarian. Our Seattle lawyers have distinct memories of watching Kleiman serve as Washington’s appointed “Pot Czar” as it built out the first state cannabis program in 2014.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 58 Seconds

CannaMD

In 2019, for example, FBI data shows 495,871 arrests made for violent crime – compared to the 500,395 individuals who were arrested for marijuana possession with no additional charges. Need Advice About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program?

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

Cannabis Law Report

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. million marijuana convictions. “As FULL REPORT.

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Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals to Improve Their Cannabis Education

Veriheal

Physicians and other healthcare professionals will need to improve their cannabis education in order to objectively answer patient questions and concerns, administer cannabis-based therapeutic programs and write cannabis prescriptions as well as assist with a necessary shift in attitude towards cannabis. . Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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ALERT! CDFA Issues Draft Cannabis Appellation Regulations 45-day Comment Period Begins By Heather Burke and Anne Kelson 

Cannabis Law Report

CDFA’s cannabis appellation-related regulations were finally released on February 20, 2020, and at first glance it appears CDFA has a deep understanding of the critical importance of this program to cannabis farmers throughout the state. Here’s a quick overview: Appellation petitions are slated to cost about $20,000.