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The historic vote could open the way for other cities to rethink their policies on hallucinogens. The post Denver Could Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms on Tuesday appeared first on Leafly. Politics Colorado decriminalization DenverOpponents say it's a bad trip waiting to happen. MORE
The policy proposed by this bill is in line with the Republican and Democratic Platforms as well as numerous other states. ACTIVISM Advocacy Citizen Lobbyists Community Organizing Decriminalization Grassroots PolicyJoe Moody’s bill to reduce penalties for low-level marijuana possession has passed out of the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee with a bipartisan vote of 5-2! MORE
Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Marijuana policy should be evidence based. When NORML was founded in 1970, roughly 12% of Americans supported legalizing marijuana. MORE
In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. I joined the drug policy reform movement in 1993 specifically with the goal of legalizing psychedelics, so I was glad to hear from Matthews. MORE
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. MORE
RESOLVED, That the Oakland City Council directs the City Administrator to instruct the City’s state and federal lobbyists to work in support of decriminalizing all Entheogenic Plants and plant-based compounds that are listed on the Federal Controlled Substances Schedule 1; AND BE IT FURTHER. MORE
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of personal amounts of marijuana has been passed unanimously by an Alabama Senate committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted 11 to 0 to pass the marijuana decriminalization bill, sending it towards a vote by the full Senate. The post Alabama Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession appeared first on TheJointBlog. MORE
” News radio station WHHY reports that the decriminalization policy will apply to possession cases involving up to 175 grams of cannabis. LAW ENFORCEMENT Policy decriminalization DelawareDelaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General, Kathleen Jennings. MORE
In a dramatic policy shift, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador admits that 'prohibition is unsustainable.' The post Mexican President Reveals Plan to Decriminalize All Drugs appeared first on Leafly. Politics decriminalization mexicoHe thinks ending it will better protect public health. MORE
Whether it is decriminalization, medical permission or full-blown legalization, signature moves like these typically start and end with a decent amount of fanfare. According to Vox , the state decriminalized marijuana in early May, yet they didn’t make a peep. While North Dakota may not want to call much attention to such a critical policy change, its impact as part of a broader picture means it is worth noting. Decriminalization vs. Legalization – a Middle-Ground. . MORE
The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. “One of the first votes he cast as an elected official in the New York Assembly was to decriminalize the state of New York.” MORE
The National Safety Council (NSC) supports policies to mitigate and eliminate the risks of cannabis (marijuana) and other products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the impairing component in cannabis. Safety concerns are paramount as legalization and decriminalization continues. MORE
Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced legislation recently that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. Tony Evers earlier this year called for decriminalizing up to 25 grams. MORE
Minor marijuana possession offenders will no longer be criminally prosecuted in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to a new policy announced Thursday by County Attorney Mike Freeman. Commenting on the new policy, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “The Hennepin County Attorney is to be commended for taking this proactive stance. Paul, enacted a similar policy earlier this year. MORE
jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation. Decriminalization is a very different concept. MORE
With Biden entering the primaries in hopes of going toe-to-toe against Donald Trump, his preference for decriminalization over legalization (as reported by CNN ) may seem a bit more conservative than many of his supporters’. Decriminalization Over Legalization. . According to CNN : “Joe Biden supports decriminalizing marijuana, a Biden campaign spokesman told CNN, but the former vice president isn’t going as far as calling for the drug to be legalized on the federal level.”. MORE
David Ige publicly stated this week that he does not intend to veto pending legislation to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. It also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. Democratic Gov. MORE
House and Senate lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation, House Bill 1383 , decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses and vacating past convictions. The measure also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. To date, 23 states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized (eliminated the possibility of jail time) the adult possession and personal use of marijuana. MORE
Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony today challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition. MORE
Marijuana Moment reports”Hawaii Gov. MORE
The study , entitled “Measuring the Criminal Justice System Impacts of Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization Using State Data,” assessed the impact of adult-use regulation schemes on criminal justice resources in both legalization states and neighboring non-legalization states. MORE
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. Such convictions may not be subject to the newly enacted expungement provisions as they are “controlled substances” offenses and not “marijuana” offenses which were the sole targets for expungement under the new decriminalization law. MORE
Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. MORE
Under the new policy, police will issue a summons to those who possess personal amounts of marijuana or cannabis-related paraphernalia. Additional information is available from NORML’s ‘Local Decriminalization’ report, online here. MORE
” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. For regional context, Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana in 2014, and 20 additional cities in Pennsylvania followed suit. MORE
420 ACTIVISM Advocacy Business Community Organizing Decriminalization ECONOMICS Expungement GOVERNMENT Grassroots INDUSTRY Legalization LEGISLATION Policy cannabis equity justice legalization marijuana New York NORML prohibition racial justice Small Business war on drugsA.1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. MORE
Hawaii on Tuesday decriminalized marijuana, making it the 26th state to decriminalize or legalize the drug. The new law removes the possibility of jail time as a penalty for up to three grams of marijuana, but maintains a $130 fine. MORE
In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. MORE
This is why it is particularly remarkable that, on April 22 nd , the Texas government passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession. While Texas Democrats would rather see things go one step further into full legalization, decriminalization is still a step in the right direction. MORE
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. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico MORE
It’s time for drug policy reform – in America and across the globe. We need more policies that treat drug abuse as a public health issue. Portugal decriminalize d the personal use of all drugs in 2001, and since then, overdose deaths have decreased by more than 80%. It is time for all nations to follow this lead and embrace a new global vision for drug policy based on principles of harm reduction and respect of fundamental human rights, including the right to health care. MORE
Click Here to Review NORML’s Decriminalization Report. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. 2019 Advocacy Citizen Lobbyists Community Organizing Decriminalization Grassroots Municipal decriminalization Florida municipal ordinance MORE
Newly sworn-in Democratic Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he is taking Wisconsin cannabis policy reform into his own hands by attaching proposals to his spending budget this year. Decriminalization, Not Legalization. MORE
Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. “This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. “The criminalization of patients and consumers is a failed public policy, and there is finally a more sensible alternative in place. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico MORE
Hawaii’s move to decriminalize marijuana was actually not easy. But at the end of the day, strict decriminalization is better than outright prohibition. The decriminalization law is known as HB1383. According to the bill, the decriminalization of marijuana in Hawaii comes with a few other changes. Decriminalizes the possession of three grams or less of marijuana and establishes that the possession is a violation punishable by a monetary fine of $130. MORE
United States : Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana. Rather, the STATES Act would leave cannabis policy to the various states. Last Updated: November 29 2019. Article by Robert M. Kline. McDermott Will & Emery. MORE
NORML
JULY 26, 2019
Click Here to Review NORML’s Decriminalization Report. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. 2019 Advocacy Citizen Lobbyists Community Organizing Decriminalization Grassroots Municipal decriminalization Florida municipal ordinance
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. It also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. Democratic Gov.
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. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico
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. Such convictions may not be subject to the newly enacted expungement provisions as they are “controlled substances” offenses and not “marijuana” offenses which were the sole targets for expungement under the new decriminalization law.
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 measure also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021. To date, 23 states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized (eliminated the possibility of jail time) the adult possession and personal use of marijuana.
NORML
JUNE 24, 2019
Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. “This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf. “The criminalization of patients and consumers is a failed public policy, and there is finally a more sensible alternative in place. Decriminalization decriminalization New Mexico
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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. “One of the first votes he cast as an elected official in the New York Assembly was to decriminalize the state of New York.”
NORML
AUGUST 13, 2019
Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Marijuana policy should be evidence based. When NORML was founded in 1970, roughly 12% of Americans supported legalizing marijuana.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 9, 2019
Hawaii on Tuesday decriminalized marijuana, making it the 26th state to decriminalize or legalize the drug. The new law removes the possibility of jail time as a penalty for up to three grams of marijuana, but maintains a $130 fine.
Leafly
MAY 8, 2019
In a dramatic policy shift, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador admits that 'prohibition is unsustainable.' The post Mexican President Reveals Plan to Decriminalize All Drugs appeared first on Leafly. Politics decriminalization mexicoHe thinks ending it will better protect public health.
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Canna Law Blog
MAY 10, 2019
jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation. Decriminalization is a very different concept.
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WeedAdvisor
JULY 10, 2019
Hawaii’s move to decriminalize marijuana was actually not easy. But at the end of the day, strict decriminalization is better than outright prohibition. The decriminalization law is known as HB1383. According to the bill, the decriminalization of marijuana in Hawaii comes with a few other changes. Decriminalizes the possession of three grams or less of marijuana and establishes that the possession is a violation punishable by a monetary fine of $130.
WeedAdvisor
MAY 11, 2019
Whether it is decriminalization, medical permission or full-blown legalization, signature moves like these typically start and end with a decent amount of fanfare. According to Vox , the state decriminalized marijuana in early May, yet they didn’t make a peep. While North Dakota may not want to call much attention to such a critical policy change, its impact as part of a broader picture means it is worth noting. Decriminalization vs. Legalization – a Middle-Ground. .
WeedAdvisor
APRIL 30, 2019
This is why it is particularly remarkable that, on April 22 nd , the Texas government passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana possession. While Texas Democrats would rather see things go one step further into full legalization, decriminalization is still a step in the right direction.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Newly sworn-in Democratic Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he is taking Wisconsin cannabis policy reform into his own hands by attaching proposals to his spending budget this year. Decriminalization, Not Legalization.
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Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 25, 2019
Marijuana Moment reports”Hawaii Gov.
NORML
DECEMBER 6, 2019
” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. For regional context, Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana in 2014, and 20 additional cities in Pennsylvania followed suit.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2019
RESOLVED, That the Oakland City Council directs the City Administrator to instruct the City’s state and federal lobbyists to work in support of decriminalizing all Entheogenic Plants and plant-based compounds that are listed on the Federal Controlled Substances Schedule 1; AND BE IT FURTHER.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 1, 2019
United States : Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana. Rather, the STATES Act would leave cannabis policy to the various states. Last Updated: November 29 2019. Article by Robert M. Kline. McDermott Will & Emery.
WeedAdvisor
MAY 19, 2019
With Biden entering the primaries in hopes of going toe-to-toe against Donald Trump, his preference for decriminalization over legalization (as reported by CNN ) may seem a bit more conservative than many of his supporters’. Decriminalization Over Legalization. . According to CNN : “Joe Biden supports decriminalizing marijuana, a Biden campaign spokesman told CNN, but the former vice president isn’t going as far as calling for the drug to be legalized on the federal level.”.
The Joint Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced legislation recently that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. Tony Evers earlier this year called for decriminalizing up to 25 grams.
NORML
APRIL 22, 2019
Under the new policy, police will issue a summons to those who possess personal amounts of marijuana or cannabis-related paraphernalia. Additional information is available from NORML’s ‘Local Decriminalization’ report, online here.
NORML
MARCH 29, 2019
In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.
NORML
MARCH 18, 2019
420 ACTIVISM Advocacy Business Community Organizing Decriminalization ECONOMICS Expungement GOVERNMENT Grassroots INDUSTRY Legalization LEGISLATION Policy cannabis equity justice legalization marijuana New York NORML prohibition racial justice Small Business war on drugsA.1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana.
NORML
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
” News radio station WHHY reports that the decriminalization policy will apply to possession cases involving up to 175 grams of cannabis. LAW ENFORCEMENT Policy decriminalization DelawareDelaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General, Kathleen Jennings.
NORML
JULY 10, 2019
Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security heard expert testimony today challenging the federal government’s failed policy of cannabis prohibition.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 25, 2019
Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. This is a win for consumers and activists continuing to fight and reform the state’s marijuana laws,” says NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 22, 2019
The National Safety Council (NSC) supports policies to mitigate and eliminate the risks of cannabis (marijuana) and other products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the impairing component in cannabis. Safety concerns are paramount as legalization and decriminalization continues.
NORML
MARCH 15, 2019
Minor marijuana possession offenders will no longer be criminally prosecuted in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to a new policy announced Thursday by County Attorney Mike Freeman. Commenting on the new policy, NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “The Hennepin County Attorney is to be commended for taking this proactive stance. Paul, enacted a similar policy earlier this year.
Leafly
MAY 2, 2019
The historic vote could open the way for other cities to rethink their policies on hallucinogens. The post Denver Could Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms on Tuesday appeared first on Leafly. Politics Colorado decriminalization DenverOpponents say it's a bad trip waiting to happen.
NORML
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The study , entitled “Measuring the Criminal Justice System Impacts of Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization Using State Data,” assessed the impact of adult-use regulation schemes on criminal justice resources in both legalization states and neighboring non-legalization states.
The Joint Blog
APRIL 17, 2019
Legislation to decriminalize the possession of personal amounts of marijuana has been passed unanimously by an Alabama Senate committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted 11 to 0 to pass the marijuana decriminalization bill, sending it towards a vote by the full Senate. The post Alabama Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Possession appeared first on TheJointBlog.
Freedom Leaf
MAY 14, 2019
In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. I joined the drug policy reform movement in 1993 specifically with the goal of legalizing psychedelics, so I was glad to hear from Matthews.
SMPL
OCTOBER 28, 2019
It’s time for drug policy reform – in America and across the globe. We need more policies that treat drug abuse as a public health issue. Portugal decriminalize d the personal use of all drugs in 2001, and since then, overdose deaths have decreased by more than 80%. It is time for all nations to follow this lead and embrace a new global vision for drug policy based on principles of harm reduction and respect of fundamental human rights, including the right to health care.
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