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.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Medical marijuana patients, renters, the poor, people of color and women are often the least likely to not have a safe legal space to consume legally purchased or possessed cannabis,” said Martinez. Martinez says this approach further marginalizes the poor, who are disproportionately punished for public consumption. “In 2233 does not.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2023

Highlights include: AR, CA, CO, ME, MD, MO, NH, PA, SC, and TX The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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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 Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. Download memo.

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NORML

OCTOBER 4, 2021

These laws include revising possession penalties for minors and regulating social consumption sites. The post Nevada: New Marijuana Laws Took Effect This Month appeared first on NORML.

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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

MAY 20, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Self-reported use of marijuana by young people has also been in decline both nationally and in legal marijuana states.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4) “That is discrimination.” Background.

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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. He further developed his views on cannabis and criminal justice as a professor of public policy at UCLA.

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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. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2023

At one time, there was a sign coming into Las Vegas that read, “Don’t gamble with marijuana.” Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. ” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges.

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Veriheal

APRIL 28, 2022

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that it would be lifting the restraints on its cannabis drug testing policy among collegiate athletes located in the United States. The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

New Approach Montana, the campaign committee behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in the state, submitted a revised proposal to the Secretary of State’s office, removing provisions that address medical marijuana law changes. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

but now they’ve been forced to reverse that policy. A power struggle has been brewing in Cook County, where job offers to several attorneys from Public Defender Sharone Mitchell were rescinded after confusion over the county’s drug policy. Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January.

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NORML

MAY 30, 2019

Jared Polis has signed multiple bills into law amending the state’s marijuana laws. House Bill 1230 establishes regulations for the licensing of “marijuana hospitality spaces.” ” Under the measure, licensed dispensaries and retailers could apply for on-site consumption permits. Democratic Gov.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. Do not share cannabis consumption devices. We implement a strict wellness policy that no team member attends work unless they are 100% well.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

Once the new law is published in the Royal Gazette, the cultivation, import, export, possession and consumption of cannabis for medical purposes will be legal in the Land of Smiles. Who can buy and sell medical marijuana in Thailand? Why did Thailand Legalize Medical Marijuana? Patients will not be permitted to grow at home.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. That initiative stated that adult recreational marijuana use is “exempt from state prosecution.”.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The bulletin, “Marijuana Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet’s Drivers Safe,” recognizes that marijuana use is on the rise due to the explosion of medical and recreational marijuana laws passed in most states. In fact, according to the CDC, the risk of a motor vehicle crash increases after the driver uses marijuana.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Carson City, NV: Lawmakers have advanced several marijuana-specific measures to Democrat Gov. Assembly Bill 341 provides regulations governing the establishment of on-site “cannabis consumption lounges” for those ages 21 and older. For more information, contact NORML State Policies Manager Carly Wolf. Steve Sisolak.

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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. AZ resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. Managing motor vehicle crash risks associated with marijuana impairment is important, as marijuana impacts a driver’s cognitive abilities. How Marijuana Affects Driving. Best Practices for Employers.

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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. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

This fascinating correlation between cannabis legalization and mental health, emerging against the backdrop of changing cannabis policies nationwide, sparks curiosity and prompts an immediate investigation into its underlying mechanisms. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. 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

JANUARY 20, 2022

January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. Indeed, THC can be detected up to several weeks following consumption. Joseph Fiorello.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Bipartisan legislation is pending, Senate Bill 37, that would reform the expungement processes for individuals convicted of non-violent marijuana-related offenses. Massachusetts.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

JANUARY 31, 2019

Can a player, looking to combat their pain, use marijuana? As the United States moves forward with their drug laws, and specifically marijuana, we are beginning to see a change in the landscape. The NFL and Marijuana. Every NFL team resides in a city that has legalized marijuana in some capacity at the state level.

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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

In fact, the question regarding cannabis consumption has been completely removed from the department’s applicant pre-screening questionnaire. According to the old policy, if the applicant answered ‘yes’ to that question, he or she was automatically rejected. You cannot smoke marijuana if you’re an Atlanta police officer.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 11, 2020

But can you road trip with medical marijuana? Read on for a guide to traveling with medical marijuana (MMJ). How to travel with medical marijuana. Because cannabis is still illegal on a federal level, you do have to be cautious when you road trip with medical marijuana in different states.

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