Canna Law Blog

JULY 6, 2019

We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana : The legalization of marijuana is a major part of Bernie Sanders’ criminal justice reform platform. Last week, we covered Joe Biden.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 6, 2019

We are examining each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana : The legalization of marijuana is a major part of Bernie Sanders’ criminal justice reform platform. Last week, we covered Joe Biden.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 13, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Senator Kamala Harris wants to legalize marijuana as part of her criminal justice reform platform. Grade: B.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 20, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: This past April, Senator Elizabeth Warren clearly vocalized her support for cannabis legalization at a CNN town hall.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Julián Castro supports legalizing marijuana and expunging records of past marijuana convictions as he said at a town hall in April.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2019

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is an outspoken advocate for the legalization of marijuana. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Andrew Yang supports legalizing marijuana as part of his criminal justice platform. He has also not voiced support for any marijuana reform legislation.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Cory Booker has a long and storied pro-cannabis history and he has made legalization an important part of his criminal justice reform platform.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Donald Trump’s stance on marijuana is unclear. Though Trump has supported the STATES Act, he has not advocated for legalizing marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Background of Study. Purpose of the Study.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

On January 1st, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize adult-use marijuana. It’s important to note that Illinois was the first state to pass adult use marijuana legalization through legislation. Adult Use Marijuana Faces Growing Pains. Social Equity in Adult Use Marijuana. Illinois Recreational Model.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2019

Illinois poised to enact historic recreational marijuana bill that could clear convictions for 770,000. The governor of Illinois is poised to sign a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana there — making it the first state to do so through its legislature and the 11th overall to legalize pot.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 21, 2020

If you’re looking for a new job or if you think your current employer might be doing a background check on you, you could be concerned that your medical marijuana usage will show up. Will my medical marijuana card come up on a background check? Will my medical marijuana card come up on a background check?

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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). The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2019

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Tom Steyer supports legalizing marijuana, but he is far from outspoken on the issue. None of his political activism addressed marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. They are so strict that Japan is considered one of the worst countries for getting arrested for marijuana possession. However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

We put out requests on social media and reached out to Public Relations professionals to see who identified with the community and consented to be included. Seattle resident JJ McKay is the founder/ publisher of The Fresh Toast , one of the largest media content consumer-facing cannabis media companies in the US and Canada.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

With constantly shifting guidelines and laws that differ both federally and state-to-state, the prospect of moving with marijuana can be quite the head trip. A safe, legal, and (mostly) stress-free move with marijuana is possible while we wait for nationwide legalization. Here’s your comprehensive guide to moving with marijuana.

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Veriheal

JULY 9, 2021

Sha’Carri was quoted in the media saying, “To hear that information come from a complete stranger, it was definitely triggering. and that “ the criminalization and banning of cannabis is an instrument of racist and colonial policy.”. “Anti-marijuana laws have a particularly ugly history of systemic racism.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Medical marijuana patients are not authorized to purchase a gun, even if they have never been convicted of a crime. This guest post by frequent Kight on Cannabis contributor Kate Harveston explores a controversial subject: gun control in the context of marijuana. How is this a sensible policy? A history of domestic violence.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 30, 2021

A just-published study from researchers at the University of Memphis looked at “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Determinants” and found that “the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and marijuana, as well as heavy drinking of alcohol, were not associated with COVID-19 hesitancy.”. What about the government’s history of lying?

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Cannabis Info

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Women and Weed: Why Marijuana Legalization is a Feminist Cause. Marijuana legalization typically finds support in women because its medicinal properties can treat conditions that disproportionately affect AFAB (assigned female at birth) people, but there are plenty of other reasons why legal pot is a feminist issue.

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The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which is part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, unveiled plans for the issuance of Maine’s first active licenses for adult use marijuana establishments. They did so through a press release posted publicly and sent to members of the media.

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Cannabis Info

MARCH 28, 2019

Marijuana and Religion: Christianity. So why isn’t there a clear answer, decision or policy? HISTORY OF CANNABIS AND CHRISTIANITY. OFFICIAL STAND ON CHRISTIANITY AND MARIJUANA. The Rastafarians have also used marijuana as a ritualistic sacrament. There is no definitive text on cannabis in the Bible.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

2020, about 54 percent of voters in South Dakota approved an adult-use cannabis legalization measure, while nearly 70 percent voted in favor of medical marijuana legalization. And state legislators are working to delay the legally mandated implementation of the medical marijuana law. Local media reports at the time said Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

MARIJUANA MOMENT. For the first time in history, a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition. The House Judiciary Committee passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in a 24-10 vote on Wednesday, setting the stage for a full floor vote.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

For most of his playing career, the adoration Iverson received from fans was countered by stark disapproval from corporate interests in the media and the NBA. It was cultural warfare, not unlike the racist propaganda that made marijuana illegal for past generations. But I was just being myself.”. Allen Iverson. Getty Images).

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SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

Illinois has licensed marijuana stores that ban infringing, child-tempting products. Trademarking expert Malek said, “That doesn’t mean you can use an existing brand name, particularly one that is associated with a children’s candy product to identify your marijuana strains.”. Cannabis branding 101. He co-hosts The Hash podcast.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Black History Month Celebration. These conversations helped provide deeper context on why we don’t see inclusivity as often in the marijuana industry – and how we can begin to change it from the ground up. Established and increased a media presence for Nevada NORML. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Although I was unable to find an official US Customs policy regarding cannabidiol (CBD) on its website, a spokesperson for the CBP recently told a Texas news agency that “ CBD oil is considered a controlled substance under U.S. Texas law regarding hemp and CBD has a long and mixed history. You can read a piece of that history here.)

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The DEA’s announcement signals the “beginning of the end” of federal marijuana prohibition, as the policy change allows federal agencies to evaluate and assess the medical use and abuse potential of marijuana with (limited) political interference.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

Every day NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! Rochester NORML Publishes Report to Highlight Arrest Rates for Marijuana Offenses. NORML Leaders in the Media. NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 8, 2021

Those stigmas exist for both medical and adult-use cannabis users, and can affect how — and whether — patients seek medical marijuana treatment. There’s a long, emotional history of incarceration among communities of color. But that’s not something like you could do with a policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

In New Jersey, there are nearly 50,000 registered medical marijuana patients and only six Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) currently operating. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019. By: Kristin Jordan , Senior Counsel. Kristin Jordan.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JUNE 27, 2021

Cannabis has had a long, changing history in the United States. The History of Cannabis in the United States. Cannabis cigarettes were even advertised in popular media at the time. Roosevelt implemented what was known as the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. This was one of the first federal laws to ever restrict marijuana use.

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