NORML

MAY 8, 2019

Doug Burgum has signed legislation into law reducing marijuana possession penalties. For additional information on pending legislative reforms, visit NORML’s ‘Take Action Center’ here. Republican Gov. Penalties for the possession of greater amounts are amended from a felony to a Class A misdemeanor.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Join Virginia NORML and help change marijuana laws! For more information contact Jenn Michelle Pedini. .” Local races also brought reform-minded Commonwealth’s Attorneys to multiple districts, many of whom have pledged not to prosecute low-level marijuana offenses.

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s about time that patients and consumers are no longer arbitrarily discriminated against for being compliant with state law.” ” The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. For more information on additional pending legislation, visit NORML’s ‘Take Action Center.’

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NORML

APRIL 17, 2019

Brian Kemp signed legislation into law today to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. However, the law failed to provide any mechanism for patients to obtain low-THC products from a state-regulated producer or provider.

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NORML

APRIL 25, 2019

For more information on pending state legislation, visit NORML’s Take Action Center here. Though approved by voters in November 2016, the state’s medical cannabis access program is not yet fully operational. A single dispensary opened in Fargo in March, and additional licensed facilities are anticipated to open later this summer.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In January, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote a letter to state lawmakers urging them to reject the commission’s recommendations, opining that medicalization is “preempted” federal anti-drug laws and “exacerbate” opioid misuse.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

The new law took effect immediately upon passage. “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. It is time for workplace policies to adapt to this new reality.”

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

Northam also recommended technical amendments which must be approved by the legislature before the new law takes effect July 1, 2020. The law reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Under the new law, those age 18 or older may possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and cultivate up to four plants per household without penalty. The ACT’s policy conflicts with Australian federal law, which defines cannabis-related activities as criminal offenses. The use of marijuana in public remains prohibited.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The enactment of state-specific medical cannabis access laws is associated with a decline in workers’ compensation claims, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet, “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace,” here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 9, 2025

Instead, Illinois has a confusing and somewhat conflicting law that allows law enforcement to use the smell of raw cannabis alone as probable cause to search a motor vehicle but does not allow the smell of burnt cannabis alone as probable cause. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The governor’s office is working to finalize the appointment of a chair and co-chair for the board, and we are working to schedule its next meeting,” Public Information Officer, Jim Leach said in August. “At This informed education and training, manual and procedural, and quality assurance needs for the next fiscal year.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The latest issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter has the news you need to stay informed and be an effective advocate. You'll also find a link to the new issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine, a free benefit to ASA members, that this month features important information about coping with breast cancer treatment.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Lightford is scheduled to host an informative town hall meeting to discuss several aspects of Illinois’ sometimes confusing cannabis law. The goal of the event is to educate, inform, and address questions or concerns about Illinois’ cannabis law. Next week, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Wednesday, Nov.

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NORML

JUNE 3, 2019

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law facilitating those convicted of past marijuana crimes to have their records sealed. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2019. For more information on pending legislation, please visit NORML’s ‘Take Action’ Center. Democratic Gov.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Additional information appears in the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, and Economy.”

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. Become a member Virginia NORML and join the fight to reform marijuana laws in the Commonwealth.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Ultimately, the state legislature can stop these arrests from happening altogether by wiping marijuana possession from the commonwealth’s criminal law. Law abiding cannabis consumers deserve better than getting arrested right until the moment we’re taxed,” said Lehigh Valley NORML’s Jeff Reidy.

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NORML

APRIL 10, 2019

Governors in two western states have signed legislation into law to facilitate the process of permitting those past criminal convictions to have their records expunged. Gary Herbert signed House Bill 431 : The Clean Slate Act into law. The new law takes effect on May 1, 2020. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

By the time she learned she was breaking the law, cannabis medicine was saving her life. Tamara knew she had to get involved and work to change the law in her state of Virginia. Her passion for helping and teaching led Tamara to begin curating a powerful new project, Cruel Consequences: Portraits of Misguided Law.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2023

"Marijuana law reform brings together important conversations over decarceration, racial equity, public health, and informed consumption. As long as NORML remains a leader of this public discussion, I intend to stay involved.". The post Why I Chose to Intern at NORML appeared first on NORML.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

State and local law and compliance This is the number one priority. Laws and compliance obligations for cannabis businesses can vary widely by state, county, and city. Financial liabilities Cannabis businesses, particularly those that started informally, often lack proper documentation.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Idaho: Idaho has strict marijuana laws and does not have an MMJ program.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

. “Governor Pritzker and legislators in Illinois have laid out a path forward for states like New York, New Jersey, and others to emulate in the national movement towards comprehensive marijuana law reform.” Under current law , minor marijuana cultivation offenses are punishable by up to one-year in prison and a $2,500 fine.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. This information is listed on the label, which promises a deeper high. percent THC.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2020

’ But times have changed; attitudes have changed, and in many places, the marijuana laws have changed. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace.” It is time for workplace policies to adapt to this new reality.”

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 State and Territory Laws oversee advertising, distribution, and other local requirements.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws is not associated with an increase in marijuana-related youth drug treatment admissions, according to data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Teen Use Rates.”

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

” Under state law , the possession of over 30 grams of cannabis is defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to three years in prison. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. Additional information about the campaign is available from Mississippians for Compassionate Care. public health.”

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

The new local law takes effect on July 12. 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

JANUARY 24, 2020

Under the law, which voters approved in 2018, regulators must license a minimum of 24 dispensaries in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. Additional information about the program is available online here from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through the Legal Haze ). Federal law isnt on your side Under federal law, cannabis with more than 0.3% Even some products with 0.3%

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

If signed, the new law takes effect on January 11, 2020. For additional information on pending marijuana legislation, visit NORML’s Take Action Center online here. The measure also establishes a task force to review cannabis policy and to make recommendations to the legislature by 2021.

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NORML

MAY 1, 2019

” Once signed, the new law goes into effect on July 27, 2019. For additional information on pending marijuana legislation, visit NORML’s ‘Take Action Center’ here.

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NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We observed no statistically significant long-term effects of recreational cannabis laws or the initiation of retail sales on violent or property crime rates in these states.” Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Crime Rates.’

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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

JUNE 5, 2019

We will kick off our Summer Seminars with a discussion on how to navigate the finalized rules of Amendment 2/Article XIV from a patient and caregiver perspective, and how to be compliant under the new law. We will be breaking all of this information down into easy-to-understand steps. Join us at Unity Temple on June 8 from 2pm-5pm!

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