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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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

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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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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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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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Vancouver has made a big step forward in the possible decriminalization of drugs. Last week, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart announced the cities intention to seek leave from the federal government to approve a plan to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs within city limits.

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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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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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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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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 13, 2023

Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis. This isn’t the first time Texas has attempted to decriminalize cannabis.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

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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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton (R), is planning to sue five cities (Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton) over their recent marijuana decriminalization policies. Each city passed cannabis decriminalization through voting over the last one to three years, despite marijuana still being an illegal substance in Texas.

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 9, 2023

Did Portugal really decriminalize drugs? In 2001, the European country decriminalized drugs. The success of this program has prompted other jurisdictions, such as British Columbia, to try their hand at decriminalization. This seems like an obvious answer. However, there are substantial differences between the two.

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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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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

North York could soon join the growing list of Pennsylvania municipalities to decriminalize possession of small quantities of marijuana. The proposed ordinance would make possessing a small amount of marijuana — an ounce or less — a non-traffic citation and a $50 fine. Possessing drug paraphernalia would be a $50. Read More

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

He'd also decriminalize less than 25 grams, and allow expungements of past records. The post Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use appeared first on Leafly. Tony Evers would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana.

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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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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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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

San Francisco became the fourth city in California to effectively decriminalize the use, possession, personal cultivation, and transfer of entheogens. The post San Francisco decriminalizes psychedelics appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

’s decriminalization of drugs is a terrible idea. decriminalization could work. It’s like cannabis legalization. Legalization in […] The post 5 Ways B.C. Decriminalization Could Work appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. Others have given their five reasons why B.C.’s

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Veriheal

MARCH 17, 2023

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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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 31, 2023

Today is the day British Columbia decriminalizes drugs. Although Canada’s province of British Columbia hasn’t decriminalized all drugs, psilocybin mushrooms and Lysergamides like LSD remain illegal. But adults can possess up to 2.5 But adults can possess up to 2.5

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 2, 2021

The post Texas to LEGALIZE or DECRIMINALIZE Cannabis in 2021? … Read More. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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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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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Connecticut is weighing mushroom decriminalization, the NBA ended its cannabis testing protocol, and Missouri’s job market is booming thanks to cannabis. Connecticut Makes Psilocybin Progress Another state has joined the growing movement for psilocybin legalization. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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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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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A ballot campaign launched by several pro-cannabis organizations and political parties in the country last week earned the required 500,000 signatures to continue down the road to cannabis decriminalization. The proposed legal reform will decriminalize the purchase, sale, and cultivation of cannabis, CNN reports.

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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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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2022

Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization. While legalization and decriminalization will not undo what was done in the past, these legal processes can create a better future for affected groups.

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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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Leafly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Psilocybin and DMT would be legal to possess, but MDMA and other psychedelics would remain outlawed. The post New California bill would decriminalize psychedelics—but not all of them appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cannabis Decriminalized in New Orleans On Thursday, August 5, New Orleans took a historic step. Effectively aiming to decriminalize cannabis, the city is making an effort to work with the NOPD to end the war on weed. […].

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

On November 15, 2022, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order intended to decriminalizes medical cannabis. He likely knew that despite the widespread support from Kentuckians, getting a decriminalization or legalization bill through the state legislature would be a huge problem and possibly impossible.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 13, 2021

6, the senators sent a letter urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. While Congress works to pass comprehensive cannabis reform, you can act now to decriminalize cannabis.” adults believe cannabis should be legal for either medical or recreational use. United States Sens.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

As of yesterday, June 9, 2022, the home cultivation of low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis in Thailand is legal. This constitutes a milestone for cannabis reform in the country and the region at large, but the Thai changes fall short of the “decriminalization” widely touted in the press. continue to be illegal.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ludwig is advocating for decriminalization in Germany as a compromise between those that want to legalize cannabis for adult use and those that want cannabis to only be legal for medical purposes. Read their full article at [link].

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