NORML

MAY 7, 2020

Police are less likely to conduct searches for illicit contraband during a traffic stop following the enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization, according to data published in the journal Nature: Human Behavior.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2019

Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry. This total increased to 296,000 jobs when ancillary employers are included.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. What is the current legal status of cannabis in Texas, and what potential changes are on the horizon? Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

After a clean sweep of victories in the 2020 election in the United States, it looks like marijuana legalization is about to make big inroads across the globe as well with Mexico and Israel advancing towards ending prohibition. The post Going Global: Legalization on the Move in Israel and Mexico appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. If you’re a Connecticut resident, click here to send a message to your state lawmakers in urgent support of legalization! _.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The complete agenda for the 2020 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar, May 28-30, is now available. Continuing Legal Education credit for this 3-day program is available from all states that require CLE credits for their attorneys. If you’re not a lawyer, and don’t need the CLE credit, you are still welcome to attend.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2022

Investigators reported, “Contrary to concerns about spillover effects, implementation of legalized non-medical cannabis coincided with decreases in alcohol and cigarette use and pain reliever misuse.”.

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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. If Im using naturally extracted Delta-8 from hemp, its going to take about 19 pounds of biomass to make a 2-gram cartridge. percent THC.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2019

In news that bodes well for the future of cannabis legalization in the state of New York, both chambers of the state legislature have included legalization language in their annual budget proposals. The legal allowance of home cultivation in private residences is a core tenet of NORML’s Attributes of Adult Access Regulations.

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MaxQ Cannabis

MARCH 11, 2025

With marijuana’s increasing legalization and mainstreaming, craft cannabis has become equally popular. Growers also utilize minimum resources, […] The post The Craft Cannabis Market: What’s it All About? As the name implies, craft cannabis implies producing the plant in small but high-quality batches.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The American South has been one of the toughest (weed) cookies to crack when it comes to marijuana reform, despite legalization’s wildfire spread over the past half-decade. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, MD.

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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

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. “This is about equal rights because whenever you pick a certain group and treat them differently that is discrimination.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to talk to your kids about cannabis? The post Toolkit: How to talk to kids about cannabis appeared first on Leafly. Don't worry, we got you.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What about a bus? While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally? Are you allowed to travel with medical cannabis? Can you cross state lines with medical cannabis? Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train?

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NORML

AUGUST 23, 2022

Advocates expressed hope that lawmakers may take up the issue in 2023 now that about a half million Nebraskans have signed petitions over the past few years in favor of it. “I The post Nebraska: Advocates Fail to Secure Ballot Access for Medical Marijuana Legalization Measures appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The question : Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called “cannabis”? Initiative 26 (medical): Title – An initiated measure on legalizing marijuana for medical use. They had already collected about 80,000 signatures out of the needed 160,199 to qualify.

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Leafly

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We can start that process by talking openly about Brittney Griner and what her case really means. The post How to talk to your family about Brittney Griner appeared first on Leafly. When minds change, laws change.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Ireland is the latest European country to take a step closer to cannabis legalization. Introduced by a People Before Profit Party member, the bill would legalize cannabis possession for adults over 18. The post Cannabis Legalization in Ireland? However, the bill doesn’t include cannabis sales or cultivation.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Everything you need to know about Amendment 98, which would legalize cannabis for all adults. The post Election 2022: Arkansas marijuana legalization guide appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 6, 2025

There is a spectrum of distinctiveness, and where a mark falls on that spectrum determines both its legal protectability and its effectiveness as a brand. In general, the more distinctive the mark, the stronger it is in identifying the source of goods or servicesand the broader the legal protection it can receive.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

“Legalizing cannabis is about more than just allowing recreational use, or the money that can be made. This essential reform is about undoing a century of racist policies that disproportionately targeted Black and Latino communities.".

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 18, 2022

Brazil’s Superior Court has effectively legalized medical cannabis for home-grown use. The post Brazil Legalizes Home-Grown Medical Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking. The decision is likely to set a precedent for similar cases. The three patients on trial […].

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MaxQ Cannabis

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With marijuana’s increasing legalization and mainstreaming, craft cannabis has become equally popular. Growers also utilize minimum resources, […] The post The Craft Cannabis Market: What’s it All About? As the name implies, craft cannabis implies producing the plant in small but high-quality batches.

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Project CBD

JUNE 11, 2019

Cannabidiol and CBD oil seem to be everywhere these days, despite the confusing legal status of this prolific compound. But how much do we actually know about CBD ?

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

"it is time for North Carolina to start having real conversations about a safe, measured, public health approach to potentially legalizing marijuana.". The post North Carolina: Governor’s Task Force Recommends Liberalizing State’s Marijuana Penalties appeared first on NORML.

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United Patients Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As the popularity and acceptance of medical marijuana continues to grow across the United States and worldwide, more and more people are seeking reliable information about its uses, benefits, and potential risks. Is Medical Marijuana Legal? Virgin Islands permitting its use for certain medical conditions.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Medical Marijuana and The Truth About Chronic Pain. Medical marijuana has emerged as a topic of significant interest and debate, particularly concerning its role in managing chronic pain. As of February 2025, 38 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and three territories have enacted laws permitting the use of medical. Read More

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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. .” percent to 12.5

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I care about fighting racism; about replacing a black market that empowers and enriches gangs and organized crime with a legal one that produces good jobs and lots of tax revenue; and about defending our civil liberty to simply enjoy the recreational use of marijuana if we want to.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ohio voters will get the chance to vote on recreational cannabis legalization this November. Ohio’s secretary of state announced the legalization initiative has gathered the 127,772 signatures needed to put it on the ballot. The legislation allows adults 21+ to purchase and hold about 2.5

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. Despite their numbers and influence, many veterans face considerable obstacles to legally accessing medical cannabis directly resulting from the patchwork of federal and state cannabis laws that patients have to navigate. .

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? Cannabis in Japan: New Bill Explained The new bill was passed by a majority vote in Japan’s Lower and Upper houses and includes revisions that will legalize certain medical products derived from cannabis. Is Weed Legal in Japan?

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This long slow trudge to overcome the misinformation and exaggerated fears about marijuana smoking, and to convert citizens from prohibitionists to legalizers, did not happen on its own.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Last night, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 officially legalizing recreational cannabis. This makes Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational use. Polls from around the time the signatures were gathered showed that about 58.6% of Ohioans wanted legalization. Remember, your peace of mind is priceless.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “We are so proud of the work all the advocates did this year, and all the years prior, in helping to educate their families, communities and their legislators on the facts about medical cannabis. Andy Beshear , who has previously expressed a willingness to vote in favor of legalizing medical cannabis.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. We have been working for years to reform this counterproductive policy that forces veterans outside of the VA to receive legal medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain and PTSD. Presently, V.A. Blumenauer said, “Today was a monumental day for our veterans.

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