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Virginia: Governor Approves Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana and Legalize Medical Cannabis

NORML

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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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

NORML

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

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. What’s more, synthesized Delta-9 THC is present in many of these products, despite being prohibited in both California’s cannabis and hemp programs.

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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

NORML

Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. Under no circumstances will your information be given, sold, or disclosed to any other individual or organization.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

NORML

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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Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect July 1

NORML

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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Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed

Medical Marijuana Pages

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.

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