NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Alaska became the first state to permit on-site adult use cannabis consumption, as Lt. At a more local level, the Cocoa Beach, Florida city council voted 3-2 in favor of a proposal to decriminalize up to 20 grams of cannabis possession. Governor Kevin Meyer (R) signed off on the final regulations this week. HI resident? MT resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

It has sparked conversations and debates about social justice, criminal justice reform, and racial equity, as historically marginalized communities disproportionately affected by cannabis-related policies seek to participate in this burgeoning market. Economic impact The economic impact of the cannabis industry is immense and multifaceted.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 14, 2019

Recreational marijuana remains illegal, but is decriminalized. Consequently, it left a legal loophole that technically allowed shops to sell hemp, while stating that the hemp was not meant for consumption. THC and must not come from the marijuana variant of cannabis. But given that cannabis light contains no more than 0.2%

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Because of this, the USPTO had a policy to refuse the registration of all trademark applications for cannabis-based goods and services as illegal under the CSA. With respect to applications for marks for cannabis or cannabis-related services, there marks will be examined for compliance with the CSA and the 2018 Farm Bill.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. An Arkansas House committee defeated a decriminalization bill this week to send it to study. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption. CO resident? Connecticut. DE resident? FL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

Indeed, just days before the approval of New York’s Budget, the House of Representatives voted to decriminalize marijuana, and Senator Schumer indicated he would be introducing a similar bill in the Senate later this month. Let’s see what happens in the Senate in the coming weeks as it deliberates decriminalization. Stay tuned.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. The bill now heads to the Governor. DE resident?

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

New Mexico’s new decriminalization law takes effect this coming Monday July 1. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. Governors Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed industrial hemp production legislation into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The legality of cannabis for medicinal or recreational use varies from country to country, regarding possession, distribution, cultivation, use and finally consumption. It is imperative that cannabis businesses adhere to stringent legal compliance and steer clear of any likely illegalities with respect to the cannabis business.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. A bill to remove certain restrictions on social cannabis consumption sites was killed in Denver, Colorado’s city council.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. Legislation is pending to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. A subcommittee of the U.S.

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NORML

MAY 1, 2019

“The restaurant will also host speakers who advocate for the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana, including state Sen. Virginia NORML Hosts Marijuana Decriminalization Panel Discussion. Now we’re talking about consumption lounges … like a cigar lounge or a hookah lounge.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2021

The opposition Free Democrats (FDP), for whom civil liberties are a major issue, have called for the limited and legal sale to adults of “cannabis for leisure consumption.” Half a century of restrictive drug policies across Europe has not helped to significantly stifle demand or slash supply. How dangerous is cannabis?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

With respect to decriminalizing cannabis for recreational use , the PSOE’s objection on Tuesday was almost as categorical as that of the right. This is not a question of the right or the left, it is a question of public health,” said PSOE lawmaker Daniel Vicente in Congress, adding: “We are a government party.”. “I

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NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

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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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Canna Law Blog

JULY 29, 2019

Mr. Lord provided perspective on the significant compliance costs associated with serving cannabis customers under the present regime, citing that those financial institutions who service cannabis businesses charge them substantial monthly fees. “It’s a narrowly targeted protection for financial institutions to serve an $8.3

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Below are comments from various stakeholders and policy experts regarding the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Hawkins. “It Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Below are comments from various stakeholders and policy experts regarding the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Hawkins. “It Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Below are comments from various stakeholders and policy experts regarding the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: Hawkins. “It Cannabis Council , Executive Director of Marijuana Policy Project. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

In this week’s edition: Oregon Legislative Assembly passes bill allowing interstate transfers of cannabis, subject to certain limitations, in the event of a federal policy change. However, consumption is still prohibited and possession can be punished as a rule violation by the state Department of Corrections.

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