Veriheal

JULY 2, 2025

The arrest came after a tip from Jakarta’s airport customs warning that Shaw had received a suspicious package from Thailand, where cannabis has been decriminalized since 2024. A video of Shaw’s arrest circulating online shows the player resisting arrest and shouting “Help… Help!” as police attempt to handcuff him.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 28, 2025

On the other hand, April 20th—commonly known as 4/20—marks a different kind of celebration, one deeply tied to cannabis culture and the grassroots fight for legalization and acceptance. It’s a day that commemorates the fight against oppression and the pursuit of self-determination.

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Veriheal

JUNE 10, 2025

This act is significant for making the cultivation, possession, and usage of natural medicines like psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline legal in the state. What Does the Colorado Law Legalize Specifically? It does, however, allow for anyone 21 and over to grow, use, and share psychedelic mushrooms, DMT, and mescaline legally.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. ” Governor Northam had previously gone on record in support of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions, as has Attorney General Mark Herring.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. ”

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. ” Governor Northam had previously gone on record in support of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions, as has Attorney General Mark Herring.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

House lawmakers approved three pieces of legislation that would legalize adult use marijuana and decriminalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. The post North Dakota: House Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Decriminalize Personal Possession appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 10, 2021

The Senate voted 20 to 5 to advance Senate Bill 767, which would legalize and regulate the commercial marijuana market in the state. The post Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Approve Measures to Legalize Marijuana Sales, Expand Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

Under existing law , only possession offenses involving ten grams of marijuana or less are decriminalized. ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014. . ” Maryland lawmakers initially decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2014.

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NORML

JUNE 24, 2019

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. Twenty five states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. Pritzker is expected to sign legalization legislation into law this week.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. ” Governor Northam has spoken in favor of decriminalizing marijuana violations and expunging past convictions as has Attorney General Mark Herring. Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly.

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NORML

JULY 26, 2019

Currently more than a dozen Florida municipalities have decriminalized the possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana including: Alachua County, Broward County, Cocoa Beach, Hallandale Beach, Key West, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Orlando, Osceola County, Palm Beach County, Port Richey, Tampa, Volusia County, and West Palm Beach County.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

House and Senate lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation, House Bill 1383 , decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses and vacating past convictions. The legislation now awaits action from Democratic Gov. If signed, the new law takes effect on January 11, 2020.

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NORML

JUNE 26, 2019

David Ige publicly stated this week that he does not intend to veto pending legislation to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. Twenty five states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. Democratic Gov. By contrast, Gov.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. DECRIMINALIZATION. LEGALIZATION. The measures now await action from Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is supportive of the changes.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. Democratic Gov.

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NORML

APRIL 24, 2019

On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. Thursday will be the first time in decades that marijuana decriminalization will be discussed on the House Floor.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Late last week, the Governor announced the formation of a new task-force to make policy recommendations with regard to 2020 legislation to legalize the adult use of cannabis. Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

Removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which decriminalizes it at the federal level and thereby enables states to set their own policies. Allows the existing state-legal marijuana industry to access financial services and enjoy the standard tax treatment available to all legal businesses.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

From Santa Cruz to Somerville, cities across the US are decriminalizing the possession of psychedelic substances. The post Where are psychedelics legal or decriminalized in the US? Is your city on the list? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization laws is not associated with any significant increase in cannabis-related activity in neighboring states and counties, according to a federally funded report published by the nonprofit Justice Research and Statistics Association and first reported by MarijuanaMoment.net.

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NORML

JULY 11, 2019

David Ige failed to take action on legislation decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses, thereby allowing the measure to become law without his signature. Twenty-six states and Washington, DC have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. Democratic Gov.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The measure decriminalizes psychedelic possession almost immediately. The post Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. Psilocybin treatment centers will likely open in 2025. Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. Legal Provisions. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences.

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Leafly

JULY 29, 2020

Oregon voters will consider one measure to legalize the medical use of psilocybin, and another to decriminalize small amounts of all drugs. The post Election 2020: Oregon psilocybin and drug decriminalization initiatives guide appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Local decriminalization efforts in last week’s midterm elections shouldn’t go unnoticed. While the US midterms saw Maryland and Missouri legalize cannabis, these smaller ballot measures are just as important. The post Local Decriminalization Efforts appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. You do you.

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Leafly

MARCH 4, 2020

Decriminalize Nature is spearheading the movement to decriminalize psychedelics for medicinal use all over the world. The post What’s next for psychedelic decriminalization? See where they're gaining momentum. appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Lawmakers in several states have recently moved forward legislative proposals to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana-related activities. LEGALIZATION. Chris Sununu, who has pledged to veto any legalization bill, “regardless of what the language looks like.”

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NORML

JANUARY 12, 2022

Despite over 60 percent of Texas voters supporting marijuana legalization, advocates continue to face an uphill battle in the legislature. The post Texas: Austin Decriminalization Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot, Other Texas Cities Follow appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Initiative 81 doesn't legalize psychedelic mushrooms, but it does make enforcement the 'lowest priority' of D.C. just decriminalized psychedelic plants. The post Washington, D.C., Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver and Oakland have decriminalized Magic Mushrooms.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Everything you need to know about Initiative 58, Colorado's psychedelics legalization and decriminalization initiative. The post Election 2022: Colorado psychedelic legalization and decriminalization guide appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafly

JULY 2, 2020

The post Oregon could decriminalize all drugs in November election appeared first on Leafly. The nation's most wide-ranging drug reform measure secures a spot on the ballot.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. 4497 would legalize marijuana for personal adult-use in the state of New Jersey and provides expungement relief for people with certain past marijuana offenses.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The post City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi appeared first on Leafly. The city council has declared psychedelics a "lowest enforcement priority.".

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Could cannabis legalization in Italy be on the horizon? A new proposal seeking to legalize cannabis for personal use while easing criminal penalties is making waves in the country of love. In just a week, #referendumcannabis garnered well over 500,000 online signatures.

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