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The Effort to Decriminalize Psilocybin in California is Underway

Canna Law Blog

Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Currently: Eligible for signature collection.

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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 The Proposed Measure. Legal Implications.

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More aggressive tax collections from unlicensed cannabis sellers recommended in Mass.

Cannabis Law Report

“While as a result of decriminalization and legalization, licensed individuals and entities cannot be prosecuted for engaging in lawful activities, it is also true that they are not immune from prosecution for criminal activity,” they wrote.

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Denver Launches the Nation’s First Psychedelic Harm Reduction Training for First Responders

Cannabis Law Report

With decriminalization efforts underway in many other cities and states, this new training, the first of its kind in the US, could set the stage for the design and deployment of programs like it across the country.

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Chacruna… Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel: 2021 Comprehensive Report

Cannabis Law Report

In May 2019, Denver became the first city in the United States to decriminalize personal possession, cultivation and storage of psilocybin mushrooms. The initiative also created the Denver Psilocybin Policy Review Panel (“Panel”), which was required to report back to the City on the public safety and other impacts of decriminalization.

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St Louis: Cannabis decriminalization bill on Mayor Tishaura Jones’ desk for signature

Cannabis Law Report

“It has the buy-in from the public safety director. Viets says they’re collecting 170,000 signatures to get a statewide legalization vote on the November 2022 ballot as part of their Legal Missouri 22 campaign. It has the buy-in from the director of personnel. “It’s not a radical proposal at all.

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U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman & Cori Bush Unveil Federal Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession, Replace with Health-Centered Approach

Cannabis Law Report

In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession at the federal level, the bill also incentivizes state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies by otherwise limiting their eligibility to receive funds in the Byrne and COPS grant programs. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.