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. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

If passed by the Parliament, the legislation will remove the need for criminal investigations when someone is caught with a personal amount of the substance. The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens.

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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. 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.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Penalties for cannabis offenses in Nepal Nepal maintains stringent laws when it comes to cannabis. While the law is strict, enforcement can vary in different regions of the country.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

This legislation is about accepting political reality. When you additionally factor in decriminalization and marijuana-specific CBD laws, there is, in fact, only 4 states in this entire country that are actually in compliance with federal law and the controlled substances act. This is not just good policy, but good politics.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. Specifically, H.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

On June 30, the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School announced a new research initiative, the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR). Ismail Ali , Policy & Advocacy Counsel, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

“After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The MORE Act is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in the US Congress and is backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Let’s take a deeper dive into the various MMJ laws in Texas, exploring the regulations, qualifying conditions, dosage guidelines, purchasing options, and access process for medical marijuana in the Lone Star State. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Advocates for a consistent and accurate cannabis lexicon will be thrilled to hear that Washington state legislators are working toward replacing the word “marijuana” with “cannabis” in all outstanding legislation and laws. Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”. “I

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. This legislation was intended to create safe and productive workplaces free from the influence of illegal substances. Despite this, the real challenge is closing the gap between state-level and federal cannabis laws.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. The American people are overwhelmingly on our side and ready to end our failed prohibitionist policies and lately more and more elected officials are joining them. Click here to share this alert on Facebook.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The new law requires that the governor to appoint two people to two separate regulatory structures: the state Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board. “I am a New York native with a passion for policy and the political process. He is also a former policy director for the Drug Policy Alliance. “He

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Starting within the first few days of the year, Las Vegas NORML hosted their monthly meeting with a very special guest and a representative who’s become a huge legislative champion for cannabis, Assemblyman Steve Yeager. Our first fundraiser’s success shows how hungry the community is for cannabis law reformation.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. With the clock ticking, legislators hope to finalize the laws in the following weeks.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

First founded in 2017, the Caucus has been a pivotal element in our ability to build broad bipartisan support for legislation that would address every aspect of reform, from ending criminalization to research to veterans healthcare. Blumenauer. A longtime champion of reform efforts, Rep. A longtime supporter of reform efforts himself, Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. Here’s the statement in full. January 31, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Acting in one fell swoop, on September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 cannabis-related legislative bills into law. Below is a discussion of the cannabis-centric Senate and Assembly bills adopted during the 2022 Legislative session. SB 1326 – Cannabis: Interstate Agreements.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). I introduced S.420, NEW: I introduced S.420,

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

These professionals can provide valuable insights into whether medical cannabis is a suitable option based on the veteran’s medical history, current conditions, and treatment goals. Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

“South Dakota will become the first state in American history to vote on both medical marijuana and adult-use legalization initiatives on the same ballot,” Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project , told the website Marijuana Moment , which first broke the news.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic. “As

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. Under current Connecticut law, psilocybin possession is a Class A misdemeanor. The move extends the NBA’s ongoing suspension of its cannabis testing policy that occurred during the pandemic.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 28, 2019

If history is any indicator from countries like Canada and the U.S. (in His message is simple, explaining that the current cannabis policies are poorly thought-out and poorly executed. Like all other cannabis prohibition laws, Bahma’s restrictions on medical cannabis are blatantly absurd. Not Founded in Common Sense. .

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Playboy’s History with Cannabis. Back in the 1970s, a donation from Playboy was instrumental in the foundation of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Playboy’s Latest Play for Cannabis Law Reform. Now the cannabis movement has a new ally—Playboy Enterprises, owners of the infamous adult magazine.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 29, 2021

Legislation to implement cannabis legalization moves forward in Montana. Montana was one of several states to legalize cannabis through a ballot initiative last year, and legislators have been working on legislation to implement the initiative. The policy is part of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated last year.

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SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

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MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike. The surge in cannabis policy reform across the country and world may have caused many to anticipate a heavy blow to illegal operators, and black-market activity did experience an initial decline.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

For months leading up to the New Year, HLG attorney, Larry Mishkin , was racing to file applications and licenses for cannabusinesses that wanted to ensure they would be compliant with the State’s laws rolling into 2020. . It’s important to note that Illinois was the first state to pass adult use marijuana legalization through legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

He then went even further, describing the Colorado case that the Court declined to hear as a prime example of the fact that marijuana businesses do not experience “equal treatment” under the law. Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

John Bel Edwards signed into law on June 15, removes the threat of jail time and reduces the maximum penalty to a $100 fine. the state’s previous legislation , individuals who possessed an ounce of cannabis or less. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. convictions.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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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. Lucid News reports that the compound has been removed from the bill as it has been portrayed as a date rape drug.

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