Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Since decriminalization, the Thai government has released thousands of prisoners serving time for marijuana offenses. Decriminalized Marijuana is a Rarity in Asia. Some hotels even have dispensaries inside!

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Only a small number of dispensaries are licensed to provide medical cannabis in Texas. Possession of even a small amount can result in criminal charges, fines, and potential jail time.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Remove the numerical cap on the number of dispensary licenses allowed within the state. GA resident? NH resident? VA resident?

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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. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The head of New York’s Cannabis Control Board, Tremaine Wright, announced during a symposium on Wednesday that state licenses for recreational dispensaries most likely will not be issued until spring 2023 at the earliest, according to WXXI. The board members—who were just appointed by Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A new study has found that states where cannabis is legal or decriminalized have seen big decreases in racial disparity in drug arrests, a hoped-for result for those who support social justice. Decriminalization led to 449 fewer arrests per 100,000 Black people and 117 fewer arrests per 100,000 white people.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. Since then, a rush of dispensaries and cannabis-related businesses have opened across the country. The proposed bill would have decriminalized the personal possession of natural psychedelics. Undeterred, Sen.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your governor in support of decriminalization.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2022

Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time. Dispensary employees handed out popsicles and water to customers waiting outside in line. Some cannabis dispensaries opened at midnight on Friday to the delight of customers.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization. The state House and Senate passed versions of a bill to decriminalize, which the governor is expected to sign. They sold 230 boxes in four hours outside a Chicago dispensary, which has asked them to return for the rest of the month.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. The measure would also create a system of dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state. RELATED: Idaho Cannabis Advocates Launch Legalization Efforts in ‘The Most Hostile State’ Toward Policy Reform.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. KY resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. The measure would also create a system of dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state. RELATED: Idaho Cannabis Advocates Launch Legalization Efforts in ‘The Most Hostile State’ Toward Policy Reform.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. The bill now heads to the Senate. HI resident? VA resident?

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. This week, the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy postponed sales indefinitely due to the pandemic. And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The court stated, “it seems implausible that the voters intended to essentially decriminalize marijuana in prison.” ” Had the public intended to alter the laws and policies regarding possession of cannabis in prison settings, they would have stated so explicitly, the court ruled. Our dedicated team of L.A.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

The bill allows the department of health to issue permits to medical cannabis dispensaries for the delivery of medical cannabis and cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers if certain conditions are met. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. NH resident? VA resident?

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. The measure would also create a system of dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state. RELATED: Idaho Cannabis Advocates Launch Legalization Efforts in ‘The Most Hostile State’ Toward Policy Reform.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law. Once the proposition is certified by the secretary of state, marijuana will be decriminalized. Those with medical marijuana cards can continue to purchase from medical dispensaries as usual.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 26, 2021

It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. The measure would also create a system of dispensaries to sell medical cannabis to qualified patients in the state. RELATED: Idaho Cannabis Advocates Launch Legalization Efforts in ‘The Most Hostile State’ Toward Policy Reform.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2022

But nearly two years later, as talk turns to where to put a marijuana dispensary amid the artisan eateries and designer clothiers lining Princeton’s leafy streets, critics of plans to allow sales locally are drowning out supporters of legal weed. “It It smells terrible,” said Paige Randall.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

New Jersey considers decriminalization. The organization sent a letter this week to the SBA asking them to reconsider their policy barring companies that have any dealings with cannabis firms from receiving money under the PPP. The dispensary formerly known as the Dank of Oklahoma will choose a new moniker. new jersey.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. HF 766 would: Authorize each dispensary to open four additional locations in specified areas throughout the state. New Hampshire.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While there is much more work to be done surrounding criminal justice and cannabis policy, SB5029 and HB5058 include important steps the Commonwealth can and should immediately take. Pedini also serves as Virginia NORML Executive Director and works closely with the state legislature to advance evidence-based cannabis policy.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. The team also suggests that legalization at federal levels will allow for more comprehensive research and results.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 10, 2022

One in three Americans now live in a state where the plant is legal, and dozens of countries around the world have legalized or decriminalized the plant. The organization works to “end America’s discriminatory and counterproductive policy of cannabis criminalization, as well as to repair the harms of this unjust and ineffective crusade.”.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The second initiative would reduce medical cannabis tax to 0% over the course of one year and allow medical cannabis dispensaries to serve retail customers 60 days after enactment. At the current time, a lot of dispensaries in the state often have large crowds clamoring for products. A Breath of Fresh Air After Years of Prohibition.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

The survey found that only 26% of the respondents would trust their doctor to provide information on using cannabis for medical reasons, while 36% say they would trust dispensary staff, and 30% said they would trust their friends. People want to trust their doctors, but doctors need knowledge” (Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The petitioners in this case lawfully operate a medium medical-marijuana dispensary in Colorado. But because of a public-policy provision in the Tax Code, companies that deal in controlled substances prohibited by federal law are treated differently. s government to decriminalize medical marijuana under local ordinance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2019

It is also aimed at providing access to quality-controlled cannabis for medicinal purposes, in keeping with government policy. The Jamaica Observer also reports…… Itopia opens as Kingston’s second ganja dispensary. Trinidad and Tobago begins decriminalization process of marijuana. This is what it is about.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Voters in the Bay Area city of Benicia approved an opinion that new marijuana dispensaries should be permitted within the city. Voters in Laguna Woods approved the opinion that marijuana dispensaries for retail sale of medical and non-medical marijuana should be permitted within city limits. Benicia: Measure D. Laguna Woods: Measure V.

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