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Massachusetts: City Of Worcester commission looks at decriminalizing psychedelics, although vote won’t change state law

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Worcester Human Rights Commission held a meeting earlier this month petitioning for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants and fungi- natural psychedelics. The city councils of Easthampton, Northampton, Cambridge and Somerville have already voted to decriminalize the possession and use of psychedelic plants, according to WBUR.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

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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. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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St Louis Mayor Signs Into Law Bill To Decriminalize Cannabis Possession & Cultivation

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Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. Louis Mayor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana Possession And Cultivation. The mayor of St. Read more at MM.

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Psilocybin Alpha Publish Psychedelic Legalization & Decriminalization Tracker

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As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. But those local governments have taken steps to deprioritize enforcing criminal penalties there.

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Maryland and Delaware’s Legalization Efforts, a Texas Rep.’s Decriminalization Bill, & New Orleans Legalizes Cannabis-Seltzers

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Maryland and Delaware are exploring their cannabis policies, a Texas representative introduced another decriminalization bill, and New Orleans okayed cannabis-infused seltzers. Maryland and Delaware Expand Their Legalization Efforts Chesapeake Bay neighbors Delaware and Maryland are making a push for cannabis legalization.

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Nevada Supreme Court Holds Recreational Cannabis is Not a “Lawful” Off-Duty Product

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In the last two years, more jurisdictions have passed laws providing employment protections to applicants and employees using cannabis on their free time, including in New York , Washington, DC , and California. Ceballos v. Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. 11, 2022.). As a result, the employer terminated the plaintiff.

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Austin Marijuana Decriminalization Effort Moves Forward in Texas

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Austin marijuana decriminalization could become a reality in May if voters get a chance to address the issue on a ballot referendum. That’s not a surprise for Democrats who have long favored decriminalization and legalization. That’s not a surprise for Democrats who have long favored decriminalization and legalization.