NORML

APRIL 21, 2021

The post Virginia: Governor Northam Signs Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. “Today, together, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for cannabis justice in the Commonwealth.”.

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NORML

MARCH 10, 2022

The post Delaware: House Members Fail to Advance Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. Despite a majority of lawmakers who participated in the vote deciding in favor of the measure, it failed to garner the required 3/5 supermajority to advance to the Senate.

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NORML

DECEMBER 7, 2020

"This legislation will accomplish our shared goals of delivering restorative justice and ensuring that the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs see the economic benefits of the adult-use cannabis market.". The post New Jersey: Legislative Leaders Reach Consensus on Marijuana Legalization Plan appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 31, 2021

The post New York: Governor Cuomo Signs Marijuana Legalization Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML. The provisions specific to the personal possession of marijuana took effect upon signing.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2021

“Lawmakers, for the moment, have once again failed to deliver common sense marijuana policy reform for the people of New Mexico, an overwhelming majority of whom support legalizing cannabis for adults.”. The post New Mexico: Lawmakers Fail to Approve Marijuana Legalization Before Key Legislative Deadline appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The post New Jersey: Governor Delays Signing Adult-Use Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML. Murphy is calling for civil penalties for offenses involving use and possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by those under 21.

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NORML

MAY 26, 2021

The post Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower appeared first on NORML. The new law will take effect once regulations are established, in which regulators have until March 1, 2022.

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NORML

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Read NORML’s 2023 End-of-Year Legislative Progress Report appeared first on NORML. 2023 marks yet another successful year for the advancement of marijuana policy reform in the United States.

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2021

The post Montana Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Amend Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 9, 2021

“It is not a question of ‘if’ cannabis is legalized in Connecticut, only a question of ‘when.’". The post Connecticut: Lawmakers Likely to Revisit Adult-Use Legalization Bill in Special Legislative Session appeared first on NORML.

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 24, 2023

Louisiana Legislators May Have Legalized More Than Hemp! The post Louisiana Legislators May Have Legalized More Than Hemp! One of the krewes in this year's Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans will feature a cannabis businesswoman as their queen. appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2023

“This measure reinforces the reality that the responsible, adult-use of cannabis is legal in the state of Maine and that those who engage in this lawful behavior should not face discrimination for their actions.” The post Maine: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Protecting Cannabis Use While on Probation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 30, 2023

For people using a legal substance — many of them for medical reasons — locking them out of jobs based on a pre-employment test is just plain unfair, and we are putting a stop to it.” The post Washington: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Barring Pre-Employment Tests for Cannabis appeared first on NORML. Karen Keiser.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2022

The Delaware State Senate approved legislation to remove all criminal and civil penalties for adult possession of marijuana. In a 13-7-1 vote, the state’s upper chamber voted to pass HB 371, which legalized the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for individuals aged 21 or older.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Workers should have the same right to use cannabis as to use other legal substances off the job.”. The post California: Governor Signs Legislation Providing Employment Protections for Cannabis Consumers appeared first on NORML. “They are too frequently abused to discriminate against unpopular workers and minorities.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate lawmakers also passed separate legislation on Tuesday, SB 1015 , by a unanimous vote. Both the Governor and the Attorney General are on record in favor of decriminalization.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Growing cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes was legalized under federal law in 2016. Low-THC hemp foods were then legalized federally in 2017. Despite these continuing prohibitions, there are legislative trends toward legalization. It would legalize cannabis for adult recreational use in Australia.

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NORML

MARCH 23, 2023

These policies include providing patients with convenient access to regulated medical cannabis products, prohibiting certain employers from discriminating against those who use cannabis while off the job, and providing legal relief to those with past, low-level marijuana convictions."

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NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Legislative proposals that seek to legalize the adult-use cannabis market have advanced in several states in recent days. The post Adult-Use Legislative Efforts Advance in Delaware, Maryland, and South Dakota appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

The legislation now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. Twenty six additional states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana. Passage of this legislation is the first step in repairing some of the harms caused by the War on Drugs.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Companion bills A21 / S21 would allow adults 21 and older to legally possess and purchase up to one ounce of marijuana. The post New Jersey Lawmakers Vote to Advance Legislation to Implement Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 9, 2021

On Monday, March 8th, Representative Brenden Boyle (PA-02) introduced legislation (HR 1614) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing marijuana offenses as grounds of inadmissibility or consideration in a good moral character determination, among other legal changes.

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

"Passage of this legislation is the result of years of grassroots activism by consumers and stakeholders, including Minnesota NORML. The post Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML. The post Minnesota Poised to Become 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The legalization effort in New Mexico was killed as the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-4 to table the bill this week. One of two initiative petitions to put marijuana legalization on the ballot in Oklahoma was cleared for signature gathering.

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Leafly

JANUARY 14, 2022

The post Mississippi legislators ready to legalize medical marijuana over governor’s veto appeared first on Leafly. Senators passed joints and bags of hemp around the capitol building while debating daily patient limits.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states. The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 30, 2023

If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.”. The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2023

The finalized legislation permits existing medical cannabis dispensaries to apply (for a fee) for dual licensure to sell to the adult-use market beginning this July. The post Maryland: Lawmakers Advance Adult-Use Legalization Implementation Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JANUARY 11, 2021

There's a lot of anti-legalization bluster in Helena, but leaders expect marijuana rules to be enacted on schedule. The post Don’t panic, Montana: Here’s why legislators aren’t likely to delay legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. The post Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Marijuana Moment… Connecticut lawmakers announced on Friday that they have finally reached a deal on a bill to legalize marijuana, and they’re now circulating the finalized language among members ahead of votes that are expected soon. Connecticut Lawmakers Finally Reach Marijuana Legalization Deal With Governor. Read more at.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Members of a bicameral conference committee have finalized an agreement on Senate Bill 54, legislation regulating the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana to adults. The post Vermont: Lawmakers Finalize Marijuana Retail Sales Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Just as Americans around the country enjoy Kentucky bourbon, so should they be allowed to enjoy Oregon cannabis.” and tribal communities.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

“Despite nearly seven in ten New Jersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.".

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