NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018. ”

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal council, which oversees Native communities located on the western edge of North Carolina, has voted to decriminalize the possession of an ounce of cannabis for those 21 years and older, Cherokee One Feather reports. . It stretches over 100 square miles in five North Carolina counties. .

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Declaring A Mental Health Emergency From: Councilmember Gallo Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Urging The State Legislature To Immediately Enact State Laws That. 1) Decriminalize Or … Read More.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Representatives for Decriminalize California have stated the group currently aims to raise $1.5 The Proposed Measure. Legal Implications.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Under state law, the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis is classified as a minor misdemeanor offense. Additional information is available in the NORML report, Local Decriminalization, online here.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2019

Under state law , marijuana possession is classified as a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to one-year in jail and a $6,000 fine. Additional information is available from NORML’s ‘Local Decriminalization’ report, online here.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Because the state decriminalized recreational cannabis in 2017, the plaintiff argued that his employer could not terminate him for his off-duty use of the drug. The court framed the issue as whether “lawful use in this state” means “lawful under state law” or “generally lawful, under both state and federal law.”

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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. That makes it the second U.S.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.” Those new laws take effect on July 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2020

House debated a proposal to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. It leaves state laws on cannabis unchanged. The post C-SPAN: House Debate on Federal Deregulation of Marijuana first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. HR 3884 would provide some … Read More.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week, we see Texas’ attorney general opposing local decriminalization laws. We note the Pennsylvania governor’s frustration over seeing cannabis business travel to neighboring states. In 2022, voters in Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Denton passed ordinances decriminalizing certain cannabis offenses.

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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. Under state law , the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is a civil violation.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. The Texas legislature moves on cannabis decriminalization. In state news, the Texas House passed several bills dealing with cannabis. One would decriminalize marijuana possession. cannabis research bills.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

” Now the focus shifts to state policy. “If we only repeal the local ordinances, police still have the option to pursue charges under state law,” Missouri NORML’s Dan Viets said. “19 states now have already legalized adult marijuana use,” Viets said.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Reports: SPRINGFIELD — Smelling and seeing cannabis justified probable cause for a police officer in central Illinois to search a man’s car, despite cannabis’ decriminalization and legalization for medical purposes at the time, a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court majority ruled Thursday.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Decriminalizing psychedelics is one important step in that direction. They write.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2021

The California Senate legislation to decriminalize certain psychedelic substances under state law, SB 519, has been amended by its authors to include possession limits during a challenging path through the State Assembly. Lucid News are reporting.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your governor in support of decriminalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. Local officials in Clark County (population: 2.2 million) have awarded $1.2

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Also: Kentucky makes progress on medical legalization, and Virginia may decriminalize. Stop firing people for relaxing on their own time, Colorado Boss. The post Capitol Confidential: Colorado moves to protect jobs of legal consumers appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

On Sunday, statewide legislation partially decriminalizing minor cannabis possession offenses took effect. Unlike New Orleans’ municipal ordinance, the new state law neither provides relief for those with prior convictions nor does it eliminate fines for those who possess small quantities of the plant.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Serious immigration consequences can result even in states where employees may be protected from employer sanctions based on marijuana use. Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes.

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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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses. AL resident? CO resident? HI resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Current state laws could result in up to six months of imprisonment and $1,000 in fines. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, said that he believes the bill can go further by fully legalizing or decriminalizing the substance, which would also be beneficial for marginalized communities. Brad Zaun, R-Urbandale.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. The Court held that “although Nevada has decriminalized adult recreational marijuana use, the drug continues to be illegal under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. The “Michigan Decriminalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Other Plants and Fungi Initiative,” was approved at the beginning of the year by Michigan’s Board of Canvassers. Decriminalizing Mushroom and Plant Psychedelics and HR.

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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 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. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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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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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Disclaimer: Using, possessing, distributing and/or selling non-hemp cannabis and cannabis-related products is illegal under federal law, regardless of certain state laws that decriminalize such activity.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The only difference is that marijuana stores generally comply with state laws. As I pointed out back in January : On the campaign trail, Joe Biden pledged to “decriminalize the use of cannabis and automatically expunge all prior cannabis use convictions.” Cannabis has not been decriminalized. Conclusion.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I was talking to another lawyer about last week’s vote by Oregonians to legalize psilocybin therapy here in the state. Public Law 115-176 (“Right to Try”) is a federal law enacted in 2018 that creates a uniform system for terminal patients seeking access to investigational treatments.

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