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Maryland: Governor Signs Measure Into Law Implementing Adult-Use Legalization

NORML

The post Maryland: Governor Signs Measure Into Law Implementing Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML. “The criminalization of marijuana harmed low-income communities and communities of color in a profound way,” Gov. Moore said. “We

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Kentucky Passes Medical Cannabis Law! What will it mean for patients?

Americans for Safe Access

After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period. Here is what you need to know about the new law… Which unfortunately, means patients will continue to suffer in the meantime.

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Study: Licensed Cannabis Retailers Are Strictly Complying with ID Verification Laws

NORML

The post Study: Licensed Cannabis Retailers Are Strictly Complying with ID Verification Laws appeared first on NORML. "Illicit marijuana providers don’t ask for or check for ID, but licensed businesses most certainly do.”

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NORML Report Highlights Citywide Policies Depenalizing Marijuana Law Enforcement

NORML

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect.

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Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law

NORML

“The adoption of this law will make it so that tens of thousands of Ohioans are no longer stigmatized and disenfranchised by the collateral consequences resulting from a minor marijuana violation,” said Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager. The post Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law

NORML

The post District of Columbia: Marijuana Expungement Bill Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML. The Act provides for the automatic review and expungement of any convictions or citations specific to marijuana-related offenses that have subsequently been decriminalized or legalized in the District of Columbia.

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Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Today, marks the one year anniversary of legalization in Virginia, and multiple changes to marijuana laws will take effect. . The post Virginia: Changes to Marijuana Laws Take Effect July 1 appeared first on NORML.

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