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New Mexico: Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization, Other Reform Bills

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DECRIMINALIZATION. Under the legislation, “The department of environment shall issue permits … to extract, process or engage in other manufacturing activities regarding hemp, including manufacturing intermediate hemp-derived products and hemp finished products.” The measures now await action from Democratic Gov.

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Does Zuckerberg Think He Can Make Money From A Decriminalized Drug Environment?

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On the back of this report by Marijuana Moment where we learn he’s chucking a cool half a million bucks at Oregon’s decriminalization campaign, we’re … Read More. The post Does Zuckerberg Think He Can Make Money From A Decriminalized Drug Environment? first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Webinar – July 28 2021: Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar Q&A

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The Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative Communications Committee took questions from participants during the Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar which took place onMay 25th, 2021. issues as this is where the Decriminalization efforts this Webinar was addressing take place. We focused our answers primarily on the U.S.

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The Psilocybin Movement is Like the Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not)

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Decriminalization occurred last year in Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz, and that was just a start: nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization. It rules out the retail model entirely.

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AFP Head Says Decriminalizing Drugs Is Dangerous

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More law and enforcement means bigger budgets year in year out for law enforcement agencies and yes some of his arguments ring true especially those around the environment but until politicians and law enforcement agencies work out that the only way they’ll combat the black market is to supply better quality cheaper regulated drugs.

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Seattle City Council Affirms Support for Decriminalization of Entheogens

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In his remarks, Lewis underscored his appreciation for his colleagues’ support for decriminalization. “It It is a long overdue conversation to decriminalize these non-addictive natural substances. In a medically-appropriate and supervised environment, people who have experienced severe trauma could benefit from these substances.

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The State of Cannabis Reform in Indiana

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.” True to his prediction, a record number of cannabis bills have been introduced for consideration during the 2019 session, including a total of 13 that pertain to either medical or decriminalization.