NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. Our goal is to ensure consumers have ease of access to legal cannabis products, access to medical dispensaries, access to world-class product options, as well as access to affordable legal options.

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NORML

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Investigators affiliated with the Department of Justice and Criminology at Washington State University assessed trends in monthly average crime rates in Colorado and Washington following legalization compared to various control states. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation and Crime Rates.’

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 15, 2024

Lets take a closer look at Understanding CBD for Arthritis Pain: Essential Information. Arthritis affects millions globally, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Recently, CBD (cannabidiol) has gained attention as a potential treatment. Here’s what you need to know about CBD and its impact on arthritis pain. What is CBD? Read More

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 8, 2024

Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed, recently passed a significant piece of legislation. Senate Bill 1494, which brings about notable changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. This bill, signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey, aims to enhance the regulation and oversight of medical marijuana. Read More

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As so often happens, however, public demand is a few steps ahead of the medical and legal establishment. Both categories face their own individual legal challenges while the veterinary profession has its own internal battle on how to address the growing interest and body of research to support the use of medical cannabis for animals.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

The information collected in this survey is kept confidential and will only be used for NORML’s internal organizational purposes to better improve our programming. Under no circumstances will your information be given, sold, or disclosed to any other individual or organization. This information is vital to our continued success.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

Its provocative kicker states: Much of whats sold as hemp today isnt hemp at all its a mix of synthetic intoxicants and illicit THC masquerading as a legal, natural product. There’s also THCP, THCO, HHC, and others that can’t be made from CBD starter material and thus are outside the legal definition of “hemp.”

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In December, the commission called for lawmakers to enact a limited legalization program. More information regarding SB 165 is available from Alabama NORML here or via their Facebook page. Ultimately, lawmakers agreed upon appointing a study commission to make recommendations on the issue.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

A team of researchers affiliated with Temple University in Pennsylvania and the University of Cincinnati in Ohio assessed the relationship between medical marijuana legalization laws and workers’ compensation claims over a 23-year period.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. — Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Andy Beshear , who has previously expressed a willingness to vote in favor of legalizing medical cannabis. Additional information on House Bill 136 is available from Kentucky NORML. Although the bill is anticipated to face pressure in the Senate, the plan is expected to receive support from newly elected Democratic Gov.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. The post Is weed legal in Ukraine? Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. Can you grow your own weed?

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NORML

MAY 28, 2020

Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Legalization and Impact on the Workplace.” The abstract of the study, “Systemic review of cannabis use and risk of occupational injury,” appears online here.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Despite changes in the legal status of marijuana in several states, the Gallup poll found little change in nationwide marijuana use patterns since 2015. Additional information is available from Gallup here.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

And while we applaud Governor Northam, his administration, and the legislature for taking this step, it’s critical that they work swiftly to legalize and regulate the responsible of cannabis by adults and begin undoing the damages prohibition has waged on tens of thousands of Virginians.”

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NORML

MARCH 24, 2020

Despite the ongoing crisis we are faced with, the November elections will still hold major implications for the future of legalization and other cannabis policy reforms. That is why NORML wants you to not only be an informed cannabis consumer, but we also need you and hundreds-of-thousands of others to be informed cannabis voters.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. Despite the ongoing crisis, the November elections will still hold major implications for the future of legalization and other reform measures. View the guide and submit information for candidates in your state.

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NORML

JANUARY 27, 2023

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in their own communities."

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Tuesday, November 5, control of Virginia’s legislature shifted to democrats, opening the door for decriminalization , expungement, and establishing a clear path to legalizing responsible adult-use in the Commonwealth. For more information contact Jenn Michelle Pedini. Join Virginia NORML and help change marijuana laws!

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

” Specifically, federal and state data finds that teen cannabis use has declined in past years – during the same time that many states have legalized and regulated the use of cannabis by adults. .” ” For more information on the public health and safety of cannabis, please see NORML’s fact-sheets here.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. Additional information about the campaign is available from Mississippians for Compassionate Care.

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NORML

JUNE 3, 2019

Assembly Bill 192 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. For more information on pending legislation, please visit NORML’s ‘Take Action’ Center.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

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

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 15, 2024

Recently, a study shed light on its unexpected impact Legal Recreational Cannabis is Boosting College Enrollment. An increase in college enrollment in states where cannabis is legal. Legalizing recreational cannabis has sparked much debate across the United States. Enrollment Rates.

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NORML

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regulators and other concerned parties should seek to provide the public with more comprehensive safety information about the effects of more potent products, and they should continue to ensure that legal products do not get diverted to the youth market.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

” Separate evaluations of marijuana use patterns specifically in cannabis legalization states show little if any change in cannabis use or access by teenagers. For more information, see the NORML fact-sheet , “Marijuana Regulation and Teen Use Rates.”

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law." We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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NORML

JANUARY 16, 2019

Never before have we seen so many governors go on record and pledge their support for legalizing the responsible use of cannabis by adults. According to national polling data compiled by Gallup in October 2018, 66 percent of the public – including majorities of self-identified Democrats, Republicans, and Independents – favor legalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. More information on the hearing can be found at the subcommittee’s website here. Read additional information about the MORE Act here.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

To date, 23 states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized (eliminated the possibility of jail time) the adult possession and personal use of marijuana. For additional information on pending marijuana legislation, visit NORML’s Take Action Center online here.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

.” Under existing federal regulation, physicians affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs may not legally provide the paperwork necessary for veterans to obtain medical cannabis in states that regulate its access. Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet “Marijuana and Veteran Issues.”

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The Cannigma

JULY 30, 2022

Cannabis is not legal in Cambodia, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find it. At time of writing there was no reliable information on possible penalties. The post Is weed legal in Cambodia? Medical: No Recreational: No . It’s best not to smoke in public. Medical marijuana in Cambodia. CBD regulations in Cambodia.

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

A team of researchers from Montana State University, the University of Oregon, the University of Colorado, and San Diego State University assessed teen marijuana use rates, as reported by the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, in states that had legalized either the medical or the recreational use of cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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