NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next 50 years, several studies surrounding marijuana use and its effects were conducted as the state introduced new laws. Marijuana remained illegal, however, until 1977, when the possession of 25 grams or less of cannabis was decriminalized. What did pass in 2019 was a handful of marijuana decriminalization measures.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. However, it is also being used for off-label infusions for the management of psychiatric disorders and chronic pain management (enter the clinics).

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. However, it is also being used for off-label infusions for the management of psychiatric disorders and chronic pain management (enter the clinics).

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

And I wanted to talk about the prospect of a federal reform from various levels all the way up to full legalization or decriminalization on the federal level. In the same survey, 22% of veterans said they were already using medical cannabis to treat chronic pain, PTSD, agitation and to improve sleep quality.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Americans for Safe Access released its 2018-2019 State-of-the-State report examining state laws and regulations surrounding Patient Rights and Civil Protection from Discrimination, Access to Medicine, Ease of Navigation, Functionality of the Programs, and Consumer Safety and Provider Requirements.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A federal grand jury convened by the US Attorney, District of Massachusetts , is investigating agreements and payments between the state’s municipalities and the cannabis businesses located in those areas. These agreements have been criticized because local officials often demand more money than allowed under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Several bills have been introduced in Congress in 2019 that call for legalizing or decriminalizing the substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In total, 18 states — comprising nearly one-half of the US population — now have laws on the books regulating adult-use marijuana production and retail sales. DECRIMINALIZATION. Many states also took actions facilitating the expungement or sealing of past marijuana convictions. DECRIMINALIZATION. LEGALIZATION.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The language encourages the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review its policies and guidelines regarding the hiring and firing of individuals who use marijuana off-the-job in states where that individual’s private use of marijuana is no longer prohibited under state law. The law takes effect on January 11, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Just last year, Illinois became the first state to legalize marijuana sales through legislation rather than a ballot initiative. An additional fifteen states have decriminalized marijuana, meaning that a person can’t be arrested and sent to jail simply for possessing small amounts.

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