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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

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While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. According to ABC News , lawmakers finally voted to decriminalize marijuana after a marathon session that ended on June 21 st , just before 6:00 AM.

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Mayor of London Plans to Divert Young Cannabis Consumers Away from Prosecution

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Recent reports suggesting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan would decriminalize cannabis in London may have been blown out of proportion. Khan has since issued some clarification in response to media speculation regarding his plans to decriminalize the Class B drug. What Would Kahn’s Decriminalization Trial Entail?

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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

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Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. The case, California v.

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Arkansas Passed a Cannabis Gun Rights Law. It Won’t Work.

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Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless of whether it has been legalized or decriminalized for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state where you reside.

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Mark Your Calendars for the First Latin American Cannabis Cup Happening This Summer

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Mexico is inches away from becoming the world’s largest recreational market, Uruguay was the first country to legalize recreational cannabis in the world; while Argentina — where a recent weed expo drew hundreds of thousands of attendees — Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and Peru have all legalized medicinal cannabis in some capacity.

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

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As you know around the country some cities have begun decriminalizing psychedelic compounds for personal and religious use. Not only will it give Floridians more freedom and choice in their medical treatments and recreation, but it will also grant additional tax revenue for the state. . Other thoughts?

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Legalizing Marijuana- What Economic Benefits Does the Act Bring Along?

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Pulling a leaf out of Colorado’s book- four states like New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota, and Arizona made curious decisions. And, these involved making marijuana consumption for recreational purposes. Studies show that in 2019, Colorado collected more than $302 million as fees and taxes on recreational and medical marijuana.