NORML

JULY 1, 2020

The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Turn In Nearly Twice The Signatures Required to Qualify for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The complete agenda for the 2020 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar, May 28-30, is now available. Gerry Goldstein will present his always popular Annual Review of Important 4th Amendment Decisions , and NORML’s Paul Armentano will deliver Cannabis, the Law, and You — A NORML Perspective of Where We Are and Where We Are Going.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives voted by a margin of more than two to one in favor of legislation, House Bill 136 , facilitating medical cannabis access. This will be the most restrictive medical cannabis bill in the country, which is not ideal but certainly an excellent start. Follow them on Facebook here.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Understanding Trademark Strength We frequently discuss the cannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seeking trademark protection. There is a spectrum of distinctiveness, and where a mark falls on that spectrum determines both its legal protectability and its effectiveness as a brand. A name like Jamaican Cannabis Co.

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NORML

MAY 18, 2023

After a century of failed policies and canna-bigotry, Americans are ready to move in a different direction — one that legalizes, regulates, and educates. The post NORML Op-Ed: Ending Cannabis Bigotry Is Long Overdue appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify cannabis — a historic shift that could have wide ripple effects across the country. What could the implications be for patients on their medical cannabis journey? Rescheduling would stand to have the largest impact on cannabis research and business taxes.

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MedicalJane

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As more and more states legalize cannabis use, the demand for medical cannabis products and cannabinoid-based therapies continues to grow. Use and legalization of medical cannabis was favored by over 80% of the participants, especially cannabidiol (CBD) for epilepsy and when prescribed by a medical provider.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. Together we will legalize marijuana nationwide and ensure the rights of responsible consumers are protected.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

But what about with cannabis? Along with Corinne Tobias, the co-founder and program director of the Cannabis Coaching Institute, Meharg spoke with The Cannigma about the importance of cannabis coaching in this golden era of legal weed, and how their own journey as patients led them to become cannabis coaches.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Those in possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution and will instead face a maximum $25 civil penalty. It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights.”

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Leafly

AUGUST 5, 2022

Are you looking to start a career in cannabis? The post Higher Education: Cannabis courses and post-secondary programs in Canada? These Canadian colleges and universities are offering unique and compelling post-secondary programs. appeared first on Leafly.

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PrestoDoctor

MAY 16, 2025

Hemp vs Marijuana Hemp and marijuana are often confused due to their shared origin in the Cannabis sativa species. However, understanding the difference between hemp and marijuana is essential to distinguish their legal status, chemical profiles, cultivation methods, and product applications.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Now we look to the Senate, where we are cautiously optimistic.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

“NORML is proud to have worked alongside Senator Ebbin and Delegate Herring, both longtime champions of evidence-based cannabis policy,” said NORML development director, Jenn Michelle Pedini, who also serves as the executive director of the state affiliate, Virginia NORML. In addition to approving marijuana decriminalization, Gov.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

Legal Advisor to Roc NORML, and Mary Kruger, Start SMART NY Coalition Member and Executive Director of Roc NORML. Sixty-five percent of New York residents support the legalization of cannabis. Cannabis legalization was not included in the 2019 – 2020 New York State Budget. By: Jason Klimek, Esq.,

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

” He was especially proud of the group’s successful efforts to reform the state’s medical cannabis access laws and was working on the state initiative to legalize marijuana at the time of his passing. At the age of 30, he encountered the equalizing power of education when he returned to college to acquire an M.A.

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NORML

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A super-majority of Americans, including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents support making marijuana use legal in the United States, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup, first reported by Forbes. In recent years, American’s support for legalization has only grown stronger.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

When it comes to buying a cannabis enthusiast’s home, the resale value research is less clear, though 30% of realtors say they have struggled to sell a house where cannabis was grown. Legal cannabis raises home value. There’s been a lot of chatter surrounding cannabis and the real estate market. Key Findings.

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2023

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in their own communities."

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

When it comes to cannabis in Japan, the country is known for maintaining strict prohibition and regulation of cannabis-derived products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Tamara Netzel was a middle school English teacher, an Army officer’s wife, and possibly the most cannabis naive individual you could have met. By the time she learned she was breaking the law, cannabis medicine was saving her life. Tamara knew she had to get involved and work to change the law in her state of Virginia.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

One of the arguments against the legalization of cannabis is that it may result in more impaired drivers on the road, but emerging research is indicating otherwise. Their research aimed to address some of this uncertainty and ultimately found that states with legal cannabis programs see less impaired driving.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

First off, I want to thank you for being an active member of the cannabis reform movement and I am proud to tell you that we have never been closer to ending the counterproductive and cruel policy of marijuana criminalization than we are right now. Congresswoman Barbara Lee represents California’s 13th district.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

By contrast, self-reported cannabis use by older Americans has risen during this same time period. Commenting on the data, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, “Regulation and education is a more effective and a more preferable tool to discourage youth use and access than is criminalization.” percent to 12.5

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis. ounces of cannabis per 14-day time period.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2019

When NORML was founded in 1970, only 12% of the country supported legalizing marijuana; 88% were opposed to our goals. NORML’s work is fueled by the power of grassroots supporters just like you – not big donors or the emerging cannabis industry. Thanks for all you do, The NORML team.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. cannabis arrest data since 2008. ” “Previously, there were steady annual increases in arrests for cannabis possession – thousands more every year – while other drug arrests had plateaued.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 23, 2021

The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational marijuana, a recent report found. The 2021 Drug Testing Index carried out by Quest Diagnostics found that in states with legalized recreational marijuana , positivity rates for marijuana testing rose 118.2%

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

5 with constituents from across the state seeking cannabis reform. Patrick Dunegan, Executive Director for Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC), “We should not be prisoners of an imaginary border for our health”, referring to Missouri, Ohio, and Illinois becoming emerging medical cannabis markets.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Cannabis in the workplace is a complex issue—employers now complain governments didn't do enough to educate them ahead of legalization. The post Employees and bosses equally uninformed on medical cannabis rights appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2023

IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Columbus, OH – PRESS RELEASE – Today, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol is formally launching its effort to legalize adult-use cannabis by submitting summary language of an initiated statute to the Ohio Attorney General’s office. “We They see marijuana legalization as inevitable.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

At a time when 68 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization, including outright majorities of Democrats (77 percent), Independents (62 percent), and Republicans (57 percent), it is time for ending federal prohibition to become a truly bipartisan issue in the eyes of voters.” Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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