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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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New York: DHC Launches Cannabis Practice Group

Cannabis Law Report

Disclaimer: Using, possessing, distributing and/or selling non-hemp cannabis and cannabis-related products is illegal under federal law, regardless of certain state laws that decriminalize such activity.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/3/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. AL resident? CO resident? HI resident?

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Could Recreational Marijuana Use Jeopardize a Nevada Employee’s Job?

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. The Court held that “although Nevada has decriminalized adult recreational marijuana use, the drug continues to be illegal under federal law.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Massachusetts: cannabis bill sails through committee

Cannabis Law Report

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”.