May, 2022

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Reimaging weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine? 

The Cannigma

NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) has been fighting for cannabis reform since the 1970s, with state and local chapters across the country. The Marijuana Justice Coalition is focused on federal cannabis reform and reparations to communities impacted by the War on Drugs. appeared first on The Cannigma.

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Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties

NORML

The post Texas: Austin Voters Decide in Favor of Municipal Ballot Initiative Eliminating Local Cannabis Penalties appeared first on NORML. Austin voters passed the proposition by a margin of 85 percent to 15 percent.

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Opinion: Senate bill could drastically impact local cannabis ordinances and decision-making

Cannabis Law Report

It would also restrict the ability of many cities to set local regulations developed in a public process and would require every city to prepare regulatory ordinances in anticipation of retail delivery applicants. SB 1186 would undermine that carefully negotiated framework between the Legislature and local governments.

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Marijuana Moment: Local Michigan Lawmakers Reject Psychedelics Decriminalization Over Concerns About Possible Legal Liabilities

Cannabis Law Report

Local lawmakers voted 3-2 to defeat the measure, which would have made prosecutions of people over growing, possessing and distributing entheogenic substances like psilocybin and ayahuasca among the city’s lowest law enforcement priorities. Full report at.

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Aurora Strengthens Leadership Position in Germany with EU-GMP Certification at Preeminent Local Cannabis Production Facility

Cannabis Law Report

I congratulate our team in Germany on achieving this important milestone for our Leuna facility and the commencement of local production in this critical market.” Our investment in domestic production with the highest quality standards will help advance patient access to high-quality cannabis.

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Judge Gives cannabis “entrepreneur” 22 months for bribery of local official

Cannabis Law Report

Google News reports. But as he acquired hundreds of acres of land to grow the product and opened storefronts along California’s Central Coast to sell it, Despring’s ambition led him to bribery.

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DOJ Southern Texas Press Release: Local man charged for importing powerful psychedelic

Cannabis Law Report

McALLEN, Texas – A 25-year-old McAllen resident has been indicted for importing dimethyltryptamine (DMT) from Brazil, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Today, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Mario Alberto Molina. He is expected to appear before U.S.