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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. Legal Provisions. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences.

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The Week in Weed: March 1, 2024

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Arkansas’ Attorney General gives the go-ahead for advocates to start collecting signatures for a ballot initiative. Nevada opens its first cannabis consumption lounges. It’s legal!!!!

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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 Legal Implications. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Is weed legal in the US Virgin Islands?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal, although small amounts are decriminalized. Cannabis is legal in the US Virgin Islands for medical use for both residents and visitors, and can be accessed at a number of dispensaries on the three main islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix. Virgin Islands medical marijuana laws.

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Nicaraguan President’s Son Muses On Cannabis Regulation Via Twitter

Cannabis Law Report

Juan Carlos Ortega Murillo, one of the sons of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, proposed this Tuesday to discuss the legalization of cannabis in the Central American country. “Would it be worth discussing the issue with specialists based in those countries of our continent where the decriminalization of cannabis is already a reality?”

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

Cannabis Law Report

Several states held votes for determining the legal marijuana industry’s future in one form or the other. And, these involved making marijuana consumption for recreational purposes. What’s surprising is that legalizing weed has some economic benefits. Should weed find legalization on the national level?

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And the Winner of the 2020 Election Is…Weed!

The Blunt Truth

While the votes continue to be tallied in the Presidential election, one thing is certain – it was a BIG night for cannabis in America with five new states approving ballot measures to allow for legalized marijuana. Likewise, employers are also not required to allow or accommodate the use, consumption, or possession of marijuana on the job.