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Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation Signed into Law

NORML

“The passage of this legislation is great progress toward ending the racially discriminatory policy of branding otherwise law-abiding Louisianans as criminals for minor marijuana possession offenses when law enforcement should instead be focusing on fighting legitimate crime.”.

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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The legislation now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. .

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When Charging Forward into Adult-Use Policy, Please Don’t Leave Patients Behind!

Americans for Safe Access

A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models.

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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.

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Indiana: Governor Signs Legislation Amending State’s Zero-Tolerance Per Se Driving Law

NORML

The legislation provides an affirmative defense for motorists who test positive for the presence of either THC or its metabolite, but who are not responsible for a traffic accident and who show no evidence of intoxication.

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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Now we look to the Senate, where we are cautiously optimistic.

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Congressional Hearing Scheduled: Marijuana Laws In America

NORML

On Wednesday, July 10th, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security will hold a hearing entitled “Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform” to discuss pathways forward as the Congress prepares for a substantial shift in public policy. Malik Barnett, Dr. David Nathan.

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