NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of employment protections.

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Leafwell

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This December the United States House of Representatives made history by voting for the first time on cannabis decriminalization. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would effectively remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The bill passed with a vote of 228 to 164.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

18th, the Mayor is hoping to make Vancouver the first Canadian city to decriminalize drug possession. The post WATCH LIVE – Vancouver City Council votes on drug decriminalization today appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. Announced last Wednesday, Nov.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973. While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative Communications Committee took questions from participants during the Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar which took place onMay 25th, 2021. issues as this is where the Decriminalization efforts this Webinar was addressing take place. We focused our answers primarily on the U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. KY resident? MD resident?

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 2, 2023

What is Vivek Ramaswamy’s position on cannabis? Ramaswamy told the crowd he was “probably the only person in the modern history” of the Republican Party to talk about decriminalizing […] The post What is Vivek Ramaswamy’s Position on Cannabis?

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2024

In 2020, Oregon voters made history by passing Measure 110 and decriminalizing possession of personal amounts of illicit drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more. When Measure 110 passed, the state funneled millions of dollars of cannabis-tax money into programs like helplines and addiction treatment.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The History and Science of Cannabis. The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be dated back to as early as 2700 B.C.; the Emperor Shen Nung prescribed cannabis for various medical conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and poor memory. Devotees of the Hindu Gods would use cannabis as a way to connect with religion.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

This is the second in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. California. CA resident?

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NORML

AUGUST 28, 2019

Legislation reducing marijuana possession penalties and facilitating the expungement of past cannabis convictions took effect today. Assembly Bill 8420-A reduces the penalty for minor marijuana possession violations (up to one ounce) to a $50 fine.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. This is particularly true in the United States, where cannabis has played a central role in shaping the country's cultural, political, and social landscapes.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2021

Oregon has a powerful history as a leader in cannabis reform. When you think of progressive states, you might think of Colorado or California, but it was Oregon that was first to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis back in 1973, setting the bar for all the other states that have decriminalized since.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

When you additionally factor in decriminalization and marijuana-specific CBD laws, there is, in fact, only 4 states in this entire country that are actually in compliance with federal law and the controlled substances act. The American people are sick and tired of our failed prohibition. This legislation is about accepting scientific reality.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. cannabis in Louisiana went into effect on Aug. for first-time offenders who possess up to 14 grams of cannabis. . As previously reported by Cannabis Business Times, under. the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. convictions.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

State lawmakers late last week advanced legislation to the Governor’s desk amending marijuana possession penalties and establishing procedures for the automatic expungement of prior, low-level cannabis convictions. This is not the final step, but it will lay the groundwork for full decriminalization and legalization in the future.”

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Past legislative history : How many marijuana-related bills did this candidate introduce, sponsor or sign? His time as mayor also coincided with a spike in arrests for cannabis possession.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Mississippi voters will also officially be able to vote on a proposed medical cannabis ballot measure in the November 2020 election. At the local level, Norristown, PA city council approved an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of marijuana. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. FL resident?

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

Indeed, the DEA reports that it is “aggressively striving to halt the spread of cannabis cultivation in the United States,” including through its Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP), which began funding eradication programs in 1979 and has approximately 126 state and local law enforcement agency participants.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. HI resident? MD resident? New Hampshire.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 10, 2020

Like me, many would love for the federal government to deschedule cannabis and move on to more significant issues. However, in recent years, we have started to see much more support for cannabis reform from political leaders. A recent vote by the Democratic National Committee did not go in favor of cannabis activists and patients.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

Thailand made history earlier this year when it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. The decriminalization bill included a 120-day delay from its initial signing to when it would go into effect. The proposed “sandboxes” would operate as designated areas for legal recreational cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Decriminalizing psychedelics is one important step in that direction. They write.

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Veriheal

MARCH 30, 2022

The recent arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia following the discovery of cannabis oil in her luggage has resparked the discussion about athletes and cannabis use —with an international twist. On March 5, an official on Russian State TV said, “An expert determined that the liquid is a narcotic drug, cannabis oil.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The cannabis advocacy movement goes back many years and involves many people. Researchers studying the effects of the cannabis plant have helped to broaden our awareness and understanding of what is possible with the help of cannabis. Playboy’s History with Cannabis. Playboy’s Latest Play for Cannabis Law Reform.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Previous efforts by Durant had significant involvement in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) decision to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances. He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 8, 2021

Judging by the gains it has made in recent years, it’s tempting to declare that cannabis has firmly entered the mainstream and has been normalized in American society. Stigmas around cannabis and cannabis users are alive and well, especially when it comes to people of color. ’ (The Cannigma/Anthony Travagliante).

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan is known for its world-leading innovations, technology, and design, but when it comes to cannabis, the island nation remains decidedly regressive. But in modern times?

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The journey begins with early debates around the medicinal use of cannabis, leading to the eventual establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Cannabis in Slovenia. Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 16, 2022

Indiana does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. Indiana still has harsh cannabis laws. CBD regulations.

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