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. It rules out the retail model entirely.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Meanwhile, a decriminalization bill was defeated in the Virginia House this week. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1540, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Senate Bill 2 is pending to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. VA resident?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If approved, the bill would decriminalize psychedelics for personal use and noncommercial activities like cultivation, provided there is no monetary exchange involved. Along with their medical properties, psychedelics’ low potential for abuse and psychological harm means legalization is just “good public policy” Sen. Irwin says.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy , 28 (3), 211–214. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021. Thrul, J., & Garcia-Romeu, A. link] (Link). Source: [link].

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Alternative medicine is becoming more widely acknowledged and practiced than ever before, opening the door for therapies like psychedelics to enter the world of mainstream healthcare. Psilocybin therapy is both studied and used by highly legitimate medical establishments. Ned Lamont signed a bill (HB 5506) to fund psychedelic therapy.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is engaged in a three-year initiative to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of psychedelics research, commerce, and therapeutics. While psychedelic therapies make their way through the drug development pipeline, seven U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Data from the Denver District Attorney’s office shows only 47 cases related to psychedelic mushrooms since May 2019 decriminalization. to effectively decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms by declaring them the “lowest law-enforcement priority.”. Denver may ease magic mushrooms laws further two years after decriminalization.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

The measure would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as well as opioid use disorder. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

Harvard Law School is planning to open the first US policy center focused on the legalization and regulation of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. . Harvard’s new center will be the first to focus solely on psychedelics policy and laws rather than research, though.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Always consult a physician before attempting psychedelic therapy. In 2020, Oregon became the first state in America to decriminalize psychedelics in small amounts. So much, in fact, that some states are following in Oregon’s footsteps by exploring decriminalization in order to make way for research. A Magical Future.

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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. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. city to do so.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In his remarks, Lewis underscored his appreciation for his colleagues’ support for decriminalization. “It It is a long overdue conversation to decriminalize these non-addictive natural substances. City To Decriminalize Psychedelics. We need to join the national conversation.”. Seattle Becomes Largest U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In May 2019, Denver became the first city in the United States to decriminalize personal possession, cultivation and storage of psilocybin mushrooms. The initiative also created the Denver Psilocybin Policy Review Panel (“Panel”), which was required to report back to the City on the public safety and other impacts of decriminalization.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. AL resident? AR resident?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

In an even larger trend, the health care provider community seems to be exploring various alternative therapies and emerging medicines to improve quality of care. Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. CA resident?

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

By the late 1980s, the initiative known as the War on Drugs , which was created by President Nixon, had escalated into the Zero Tolerance policies of the Regan years. Bush’s 1989 speech on a revised anti-drug policy, Biden responded on national television criticizing the plan as “not going far enough.” The War on Drugs.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. At the state level, North Dakota state Rep.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. An Arkansas House committee defeated a decriminalization bill this week to send it to study. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. DE resident? NC resident? North Dakota. ND resident?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. While France has long been said to have the highest number of cannabis users per capita in Europe, it has long lagged behind its western Europe neighbors when it comes to tolerance of the plant.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. ” Update : SB 477 was heard by the Senate Public Affairs Committee on 2/15.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 11, 2023

In a significant move towards drug policy reform, Colorado Governor Jared Polis asked lawmakers for permission to grant pardons for individuals with certain psychedelic drug-related convictions. ” In addition, he stated that he looks forward to a time when people will no longer have to go to Columbia or Mexico for psychedelics therapy.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 27, 2024

The decriminalization of psychedelics has become a mainstream policy issue. Following legal reforms in Colorado and Oregon, the California legislature is once again debating a bill that would establish a regulated market of psychedelic therapies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2021

Half a century of restrictive drug policies across Europe has not helped to significantly stifle demand or slash supply. This explains why a growing number of lawyers and prosecutors, criminologists, police officers, and social workers are questioning the reasoning behind prohibitionist policies. The race to legalize marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2022

In recent years, as more clinical trial results show that psychedelics can be used in conjunction with therapy to treat illnesses like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, legislators pushed to make certain substances available in certain settings. Psychedelic Alpha Policy Map. Where Laws Are Changing.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 2, 2021

Could California be on the brink of decriminalizing psychedelics? Psychedelic Decriminalization May Sweep the Nation. In November , voters in Oregon approved a pair of measures at the ballot that decriminalized possession of all drugs and legalized the therapeutic use of psilocybin. View original article.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

A 2018 research paper in the International Journal of Drug Policy analyzed in-depth interviews carried out with 24 Israeli physicians working in pain medicine, oncology, and family medicine, and found that “physicians discussed contrasting narratives of cananbi, presenting it as both a medicine and non-medicine.”

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Countless veterans suffer from these ailments, and, as such, are pushing for access to as many treatments and therapies as possible. A group of Democratic senators is pushing for full legalization and decriminalization of the drug, stating that rescheduling alone could set back the path to federal legalization significantly.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. Scientists Hope New Findings Will Help Expand Research on Psychedelic Therapy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Legislation is pending, House Bill 366, to permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those struggling with opioid addiction, misuse, or abuse. NV resident? New Hampshire.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. 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.”

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Provides protection for veterans from employment discrimination based on cannabis consumption and allows for doctors within the Department of Veterans Affairs to recommend cannabis products to patients who may benefit from cannabinoid therapies. At this time, the retail giant also began lobbying for cannabis legalization.

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