NORML

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“These findings ought to reassure lawmakers and the public that cannabis access for adults can be legally regulated in a manner that is safe, effective, and that does not significantly impact young people’s consumption habits.” The post Government Survey: Teen Marijuana Use Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019.

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2024

"At a time when voters and politicians are largely divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: Its time to legalize and regulate marijuana." The post Manhattan Institute Poll: Adults Overwhelmingly Oppose Marijuana Criminalization appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The OJL seeks to right these wrongs as well as provide a model for other states to implement a more just version of cannabis legalization.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). (To

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

The legalization of cannabis is opening many doors in states that are embracing it. However, not all changes spurred by the creation of a legal industry are necessarily positive. With legalization comes an increase in DUI charges. MMJ Patients Criminalized Despite Legality.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 27, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports The Nevada Assembly on Thursday approved a bill to legalize marijuana consumption lounges. And a California bill… Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

However, while we are living through the current pandemic consumers should be more mindful of day-to-day consumption practices. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. We all know a large part of what binds cannabis consumers together is community and sharing.

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Cannabis Cheri

OCTOBER 24, 2019

I am a long-time marijuana smoker having started over 50 years ago. Over the last 20 years I have also been a prodigious marijuana smoker imbibing multiple times every day. Some might claim that I am addicted to marijuana. Is Marijuana Addictive? I recently had the opportunity to determine if I was addicted to marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey ranks second in the nation in per capita annual marijuana arrests.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Canada’s federal and many provincial governments have neglected the importance of cannabis consumption spaces, according to a case study published in Contemporary Drug Problems. Its authors looked at the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), particularly the consumption space known as “The Box.”

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? Together we will legalize marijuana nationwide and ensure the rights of responsible consumers are protected. We want to know, what should NORML’s priorities be? How are you responding to our efforts regarding the Coronavirus? How did you celebrate 4/20?

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The measure places no limit on the number of dispensaries and mandates that local municipalities “shall not impair the availability of and reasonable access to medical marijuana.” public health.”

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. ” NORML has previously provided guidelines for safe and best practices regarding cannabis consumption during this time.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2023

At one time, there was a sign coming into Las Vegas that read, “Don’t gamble with marijuana.” ” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges. Even then, consumption rules can prohibit you from legally enjoying a legal substance.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

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. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses. Legal Provisions.

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NORML

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Some four in ten adults who reported using both marijuana and opioids within the past year acknowledge either decreasing or ceasing their consumption of opioids as a result of substituting cannabis, according to an analysis of survey data published in the journal PLOS One. ” authors concluded. ” authors concluded.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

OCTOBER 3, 2024

California Legalizes Cannabis Cafes For Cannabis Consumption. In a groundbreaking move, California recently legalized cannabis cafes, allowing on-site consumption of marijuana. This decision opens the door to a new wave of social cannabis experiences. These cafes will function. Read More

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

Ever since 2016, California has had marijuana legalization throughout the state. This allows a large percentage of the population to consume marijuana for whatever reason they want. With that in mind, this article is going to take a closer look at what you need to know about legal marijuana in California.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 23, 2021

The number of employees testing positive for cannabis has soared over the past decade, especially in states with legal recreational marijuana, a recent report found. The 2021 Drug Testing Index carried out by Quest Diagnostics found that in states with legalized recreational marijuana , positivity rates for marijuana testing rose 118.2%

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Veriheal

APRIL 22, 2022

New York City’s mayor has a bold plan to kick start cannabis cultivation, New Mexico got its first cannabis consumption lounge, and New Jersey finally opened its recreational cannabis market. There isn’t much more to say, marijuana is illegal in public housing,” said NYCHA spokesperson Olga Alvarez. million in sales.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The law would reportedly allow people to cultivate up to six marijuana plants at home for personal use.

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United Patients Group

MAY 5, 2023

In recent years, microdosing marijuana has become a popular trend, especially among those who want to experience the benefits without getting too high. If you live in a state or country where cannabis is illegal, you could face legal consequences for consuming it. Book a consultation today.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Consumption declined at first, but within a few years, Americans were drinking almost as much as ever and were buying illegal and often dangerously poor-quality products from criminals. Advocates for legal marijuana draw on the history of Prohibition to suggest that lawful […] In 1920, the U.S. It didn’t work.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. Visiting Ukraine – can you buy or bring marijuana products?

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The city is still in mourning for those lost to COVID-19, the governor is facing calls to resign, the Knicks are still the Knicks, and the rent is still too damn high, but let’s focus on the positive: New York has legalized recreational cannabis — effective immediately. Public possession of up to 3 ounces is legal. Cannabis deliveries.

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United Patients Group

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, has gained widespread acceptance for both medicinal and recreational use in recent years. Common symptoms include: Inability to Cut Down : Despite trying to reduce or stop use, individuals find it difficult to control their cannabis consumption.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

The legal status of marijuana in Spain is complicated. There is no legal pathway to access medical cannabis and the legality of recreational cannabis can vary widely depending on the individual situation. While it is legal to buy seeds and growing equipment , it is illegal to sell cannabis in Spain.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams. Medical marijuana in Colombia. Cannabis in Colombia.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. Throughout his life, Mark Kleiman was always open-minded and committed to honest policy debate.

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