Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 7, 2021

You may have already read our piece … A Few Questions To Dr. John Huber CEO At TripSitter Clinic On Recent Legislation Filed To Study Psychedelic Compounds In Florida. Can you give us some of the details of the bill and who it will benefit in requesting that the Department of Health study psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA as treatments?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

They won’t allow “the decriminalization of possession and use of small quantities of certain psychedelic drugs” in the language of the bill. While I am extremely disappointed by this result, I am looking to reintroducing this legislation next year and continuing to make the case that it’s time to end the War on Drugs.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 11, 2024

Last June, Rhode Island began working on legislation that would decriminalize the possession of magic mushrooms. Psilocybin has been an increasing topic of interest as a treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues. What’s Permitted Under the New Proposal?

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

America has a moral responsibility to pass my legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana and take on the oppression at the heart of the War on Drugs. Removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, which decriminalizes it at the federal level and thereby enables states to set their own policies.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across New Jersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. Fines are usually between $25-$100. Twenty-one states and over one hundred cities have enacted such provisions.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will form a commission to study the potential of decriminalization of cannabis if he is re-elected next month, according to media reports from the United Kingdom. s current drug laws, enforcement, and addiction treatment services. The mayor’s office noted that the illicit drug trade costs U.K.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 6, 2019

On July 29, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed state legislation that further decriminalizes the possession of cannabis. Cannabis was first decriminalized in New York in 1977, when the punishment for possession of about an ounce or less of cannabis was reduced from a misdemeanor and jail time to the payment of fines.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Missouri Rep.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 2, 2021

Could California be on the brink of decriminalizing psychedelics? A proposal aiming to do just that passed a major legislative hurdle on Monday, as it was approved by the state Senate. The legislation now moves to the California General Assembly. He also thanked supporters for helping promote the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called for decriminalizing the use of and research on psychedelics, as well as comprehensive marijuana legalization, in a video message played for a drug policy reform conference on Thursday.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2022

Dumbest proposed cannabis legislation of 2022 so far? Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall, is seeking to modify the state’s sweeping marijuana decriminalization law that was enacted last year. It looks like it to us. Adults would still avoid incarceration, even for repeat offenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Representative Michael Grieco and Senator Lauren Book filed bills directing the Department of Health to study psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA as treatments for mental health conditions. 2023, comparing psychedelic therapy to traditional treatments already in use. Representative Michael Grieco. Senator Lauren Book.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

he California state bill that would decriminalize a number of psychedelic substances, SB 519, will receive its first hearing date for the 2022 legislative session after being paused in the State Assembly. Before August 12th, educating legislators is key,” said Ben Unger, a lobbyist with New Approach PAC.

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. Instead of allowing the legislative process to continue, Weiner enforced Senate Rule 28.8 Thus, Weiner pulled it out from consideration until 2023.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. Even in states that have decriminalized cannabis, racial disparities in arrests have persisted. Another approach is to provide minorities with preferential treatment in licensing. times more likely to be arrested for possession.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The proposed bill would have decriminalized the personal possession of natural psychedelics. Unfortunately, this bill would decriminalize possession prior to these guidelines going into place, and I cannot sign it.” The proposed legislation was the result of work by drug reform advocates and state lawmakers like Senator.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Legislation to decriminalize the possession of marijuana and hash has been prefiled in South Carolina’s Legislature. South Carolina House Bill 3276 was prefiled by State Representative Ivory Thigpen last week for the upcoming legislative session which starts in January. For the full text of House Bill 3276 , click here.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. If passed, the Department of Regulatory Agencies would be required to develop rules that would allow for therapeutic psychedelic programs at licensed healing centers for adults to receive psychedelic treatments by a trained facilitator.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

The American public is overwhelmingly ready to legalize marijuana, their elected officials in Washington need to finally start representing the will of the people and advance this sensible legislation,” said NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

While the Granite State decriminalized the possession of cannabis in 2017, it is still a fineable offense, and in any case only applies where the amount of cannabis does not exceed 3/4 oz. The stakes are therefore high as attention turns to whether the state Senate votes in favor of the proposed legislation.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

il is drafting the requisite legislation, which could be in place by 2024. The possession and cultivation of cannabis, under certain thresholds, was decriminalized in the Czech Republic in 2010. Announcing the new legislation, the anti-drug coordinator, Mr. Vobo?il, Czech National Anti-Drug Coordinator Jind?ich

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2022

With more than 100 cities and almost a dozen states, considering decriminalization or legalization of psilocybin, this event brings together legislators, therapists, activists, and attorneys to discuss that state of psilocybin regulation and evolving understanding of its positive therapeutic uses.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 9, 2024

Washington State continues to be a forward-thinker when it comes to the decriminalization and legalization of psychedelics. So far, it has proven efficacy in helping with treatment-resistant depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and PTSD.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Already, New York has taken steps to decriminalize cannabis and as this new market is realized, and it’s critical that criminal penalties are thoughtfully assigned, as to ensure that the progress which has already been made, is not inadvertently reversed. View original article. The post New York Gov.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for one of its DMT products for the treatment of major depressive disorder. regulators to launch a clinical program to study the use of DMT for the treatment of stroke-related dysfunction. BREAKING: City of Seattle Decriminalizes Psychedelics. California Psychedelic Law Update.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide. Insurance is not required to cover cannabis treatments when the products are legal, so the cost of the program is unknown. Carry it at your own risk.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

In 2017, the FDA designated MDMA a breakthrough therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, and in 2018 the agency identified psilocybin as a breakthrough for treatment-resistant depression. These developments indicate that psychedelics may represent substantial improvements over existing treatments for mental illness.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

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. Others are public already.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 2, 2020

Earlier this year we wrote about the movement to decriminalize psilocybin – noting its success in Denver, Oakland, and Santa Cruz – and that nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. ( Denver Decriminalizes Psilocybin. The Psilocybin Movement is Like the Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not) ).

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Last week, Washington became the second US state to decriminalize drug possession. But unlike Oregon, where decriminalization was approved by a majority of voters on a ballot initiative, Washington’s sudden decriminalization came by way of its highest court. .

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. The climate of disagreement prompted Nadler to draft his own legislation with input from marijuana organizations like NORML. Click here to send a message to your Representative now! On July 23, Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. 10; 312.80-88;

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We discussed how licensed facilities won’t be up and running for a few more years, and how, in the meantime, people will have to make do with general decriminalization under Measure 109 and maybe, in certain cases, reliance on Right to Try access. It’s quite restrictive. Things seem pretty slow overall.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

In 2018, the government amended the existing legislation to allow for the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. This marked a significant step toward recognizing the therapeutic potential of cannabis-based treatments. Is CBD legal in Nepal?

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