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NJ Politics Digest Wonders Whether Legislature Can Even Get Decriminalisation Through

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Now that it appears New Jersey won’t be legalizing marijuana until at least after November 2020, state legislators might move this week to essentially decriminalize possession of small amounts of the drug. Legislative committees are expected to consider the plan alongside expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Friday 9 February 2019 – State By State Digest: Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,

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Other filed bills would decriminalize pot possession and offer protections for public employees who use industrial hemp products. The lack of an independent testing lab is the latest development to delay Louisiana’s medical marijuana program, which was initially expected to become operational in late 2018.

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Friday 8 March – State By State Digest: Federal, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

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Decriminalization Legislation Introduced in Texas. Governor Mark Gordon has signed into law a bill that approves funding for a regulatory program to grow and sell hemp. Jason Nemes, a leading sponsor of the bill. Where there’s a will there’s a way. We have enough days. We’re going to need a good push. It’s not probable.”.

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AIMS v. Garland: A Disappointment for Psilocybin Advocates, but Progressive Policy May Still be on the Horizon

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Psilocybin’s therapeutic benefits are so promising that Denver, Colorado became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin in May 2019, and in 2020, Oregon passed Measure 109, which paved the road for a program allowing for legal manufacture, delivery, and administration of psilocybin to clients at supervised, licensed facilities in the state.

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Thursday 28 March – State By State Digest: Connecticut, Florida, Guam, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia

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Rather, defendants will be ordered to complete a diversion program or partake in community service. AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A Texas State House Committee Monday night approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of marijuana under specific conditions. Under state law , marijuana possession offenses involving over 42.5

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Friday 22 March – State By State Digest: Federal, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee

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Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Bill In Joint Committee Hearing. But since the bill was finalized Monday night, many lawmakers are concerned they haven’t been given enough time to thoroughly digest and assess its major points. They can’t limit dispensaries to a specific number. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Medical Marijuana Reform: What Does The US House Vote Postponement Mean For MMJ?

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Prior to the onset of the pandemic, many states had introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana that would allow for reform on the punishments received for those in possession. It would also pave the way for funding and grant programs for small businesses in the industry. Why is marijuana legalization important?