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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation

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The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Adult-Use Marijuana Retail, Guts Medical Access Legislation appeared first on NORML. "Once again, Governor Youngkin has prioritized his personal politics over public safety, opting to keep control of Virginia's marijuana market squarely in the hands of unregulated operators."

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Maryland: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Expungement, Shielding Low-Level Marijuana Convictions from Public View

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"The legislation signed today strengthens the Moore-Miller Administrations all-of-the-above approach to public safety while creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth for rehabilitated Marylanders," the administration stated in a press release.

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North Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Patients to Obtain Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

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The post North Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Patients to Obtain Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

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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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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

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The legislation now moves to the state Senate for further consideration. Passage of this legislation is the first step in repairing some of the harms caused by the War on Drugs. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

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The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML. “Governor Youngkin has just shown Virginians exactly how out of touch he is with the widely-accepted science and policy research on cannabis in the US.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

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The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia appeared first on NORML. "State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia."