Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon also was the first state to decriminalize certain other drugs with 2020’s passage of Measure 110.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Many people, including psychiatrists , are not prepared to vote for both the decriminalization AND deregulation of psychedelic drugs. For that reason, it would be great to see Measure 110 pass (“Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative”), regardless of the fate of Measure 109. So, did Measure 109 go far enough?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The outfit actually began in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduling MDMA, more or less, which happened on an “emergency” basis in 1985 (you can view MAPS’ impressive archive and play-by-play on all of that here ). The drug caught DEA’s attention when recreational use proliferated. Just kidding!

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The outfit actually began in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduling MDMA, more or less, which happened on an “emergency” basis in 1985 (you can view MAPS’ impressive archive and play-by-play on all of that here ). The drug caught DEA’s attention when recreational use proliferated. Just kidding!

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NewsMunchies

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Psychedelic mushrooms are not legal, per se , but cities and states have decriminalized the plant, meaning law enforcement will not arrest those in possession of it. Like cannabis, an achievable goal may be to federally decriminalize and then regulate and legalize recreational and medicinal use of psychedelics.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 16, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. Indiana does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. Possible penalties.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The use of marijuana was developing, both for religious rituals, medicinal or recreational uses, in the sixteenth century, the plant was used to regulate the menstrual cycle, relieve pain and treat gonorrhea, among many other uses. The plant was then easily forming part of the local culture.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

These substances are often used for recreational purposes but can also have profound therapeutic effects. . In light of this, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced its intention to substantially increase the production quota of psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline due to be studied in 2023. .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on December 1, amid long lines of customers. See the hearing’s webpage , for the details.

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Cannabis Info

JUNE 8, 2019

Recreational marijuana is now legal in 11 states, and medical marijuana is legal in 33. Denver has just passed a referendum to decriminalize magic mushrooms. Anslinger was appointed to the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (which later became the DEA) in the 1930’s, leading to his dedicated work in criminalizing all drugs?—?particularly

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

The country’s lower legislative house, also known as the Chamber of Deputies, approved legislation to regulate recreational marijuana by a healthy margin of 316 to 129 votes, with 23 abstentions. . As of Wednesday afternoon, Mexico is one step closer to becoming the world’s largest licensed cannabis economy.

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The Cannigma

JULY 3, 2023

Moreover, since both cannabis and MDMA are on their way to either descheduling, decriminalization or legalization around the world, this number is likely to grow. Today, as mentioned above, recreational use rates are sitting at around 1% of American teens and adults. That’s around 2.5 million people. Which is why we are here.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Poll after poll reveals that support for the legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana keeps increasing. This past April, Senate Majority Leader (for now) Chuck Schumer could not even garner enough support in his own party to advance a decriminalization bill. See also: Current and Future Cannabis Taxes. Reason 2: Politics.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the recreational use of marijuana. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP also recognizes that several states have passed laws approving limited recreational use and/or possession of marijuana. Background.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. and] help ensure DEA can evaluate the applications under the applicable legal standard and conform the program to relevant laws.”. [and]

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. and] help ensure DEA can evaluate the applications under the applicable legal standard and conform the program to relevant laws.”. [and]

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In California, cannabis is legal for both medical and recreational purposes, but cannabis is still illegal everywhere in America on a federal level. This means authorities still hold the power to prosecute individuals for cannabis-related activity. Cases like Empyreal’s will continue to happen until the U.S.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

According to Bernie Sanders, President Joe Biden could decriminalize cannabis if he wanted to, he just won’t. Sanders suggests that “If President Biden chooses to, he can decriminalize cannabis”, however, “Biden can’t snap his finger and make these things happen on his own”. Richard Wershe Jr.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On July 14th Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced a comprehensive piece of federal cannabis decriminalization that will likely see a full Senate vote sometime around September of this year…maybe. Here’s what they say in their weekly newsletter. Well they did it… almost… sort of.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Our ancestors consumed cannabis flower for recreational, medicinal, and spiritual purposes. The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Mississippi passed legislation in 2020 to create a medical program.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. took significant steps to decriminalize or legalize medical or recreational marijuana. Although DEA’s approval of this importation may be just a one-off, this one approval could signal an eventual broader opening of the U.S. Many countries (e.g.,

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As of this writing, cannabis remains a prohibited Schedule 1 drug, defined by the DEA as having “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” . The past year saw several states legalize recreational cannabis, including New Mexico, New Jersey, Virginia and Connecticut. Since 2012, 18 states and Washington, D.C.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. Current medical dispensaries pretty much already have everything needed in place to sell recreational cannabis. Florida’s marijuana future is showing promise.

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Veriheal

MAY 13, 2022

states and a recreational substance in 18 U.S. In particular, there has been a rapid increase in efforts to decriminalize (or even legalize) various psychedelic substances , such as mescaline. states is prompting a wave of change across America’s statehouses. ” How do magic mushrooms affect people?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

She also states that they’ve been able to propose solutions on a wide spectrum towards decriminalization and legalization, and that is increasingly becoming a position that more Republicans are agreeable to. House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

She also states that they’ve been able to propose solutions on a wide spectrum towards decriminalization and legalization, and that is increasingly becoming a position that more Republicans are agreeable to. House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). Massachusetts decided that medical dispensaries could remain open, but recreational shops had to close. Virginia decriminalized marijuana. Recreational shops reopened in Massachusetts. Neither of them did.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Many producers expressed concerns that the DEA’s interim final rule would criminalize the processing of hemp extracts. The bill would also get rid of the USDA’s requirement that only DEA laboratories can test hemp products. There are currently zero DEA registered labs in my home state and [only] one in New England,” Pingree said.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

The act would transfer agency functions with regard to cannabis from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) jurisdiction to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury. .

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Wednesday that, “I support decriminalization at the federal level, and we’ll be introducing legislation with a few of my colleagues shortly.” Decriminalization, legalization,” Schumer said when asked. . “At It’s time to decriminalize marijuana nationally.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2020

The MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana and THC at the federal level by removing it from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as an addictive drug that has no accepted medical use, akin to heroin. 2843, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Grants would be available to nonprofit organizations involved in job training, reentry services, expungement legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or mentoring, or health education programs. Take the DEA out of the cannabis law enforcement business. The most recent Gallup poll (Nov. Federal descheduling and regulation.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. You must be 21 or over to possess, purchase, or use recreational cannabis. Allow states to legalize recreational marijuana.

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