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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences. Legal Provisions.

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The Week in Weed: March 1, 2024

The Blunt Truth

Arkansas’ Attorney General gives the go-ahead for advocates to start collecting signatures for a ballot initiative. Nevada opens its first cannabis consumption lounges. Supporters of the initiative need to collect over 90,000 signatures by July 5 to qualify for the November ballot.

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California Activists Seek Decriminalization of Magic Mushrooms

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Representatives for Decriminalize California have stated the group currently aims to raise $1.5 million to fund the campaign over the next six months.

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Nicaraguan President’s Son Muses On Cannabis Regulation Via Twitter

Cannabis Law Report

. “When will be the time for Nicaragua to formally discuss the feasibility (or not) of decriminalizing the production, sale, possession and consumption of cannabis sativa and its derivatives?” ” Ortega Murillo wrote in a series of messages on Twitter. ”, he inquired.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Prior to the new agreement, players faced financial and professional repercussions for violating the NBA’s ban on cannabis consumption. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

The Blunt Truth

Meanwhile in Montana , voters narrowly passed Initiative 190 and Initiative 118 which collectively will permit the use, production and sale of marijuana to adults ages 21 or older. Likewise, employers are also not required to allow or accommodate the use, consumption, or possession of marijuana on the job. See Section 36-2851(1).

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Rising Legalization, Reduced Stigmatization, and Perpetual Cancer Consumption. Over the last few years, the world has seen a significant increase in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis across different continents. Pain Is a Leading Cause of Consumption.