NORML

MAY 19, 2020

We stress that current legislative models are available to fix this situation. “The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply focused the need for legislative relief in three key respects,” they write. ” They further acknowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened need for Congress to act quickly.

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Banking Marijuana Legislation Safety 363

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Members of the Las Cruces, New Mexico City Council approved a resolution supporting statewide marijuana legalization, as the legislature considers proposals to regulate the substance in the state. ounces of marijuana for personal use. CT resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 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. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Every day, the economic and social impacts of marijuana prohibition are having devastating effects on communities across the country. Millions of people have been arrested for the possession or use of marijuana. But times have changed.

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Legislation Marijuana Banking Safety 235

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). North Dakota.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 198

CannaMD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As Florida approaches a pivotal vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana, the state's legislature is advancing a proposal to implement THC potency limits on cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

introduced legislation to address health and safety considerations for implementing the legalization of marijuana at the federal level. … Read More. WASHINGTON, D.C. [08/3/20]—U.S. 08/3/20]—U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 164

NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. John Fetterman, Lt. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 164

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2021

Marijuana Moment Reports A bill to decriminalize psychedelics in California and create a working group to study broader reform advanced… Read More.

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Decriminalization Safety Legislation Marijuana 96

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York announced that marijuana legalization language will no longer appear in his budget proposal.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. A marijuana legalization proposal in Hawaii was defeated after it failed to pass through two committees before a key deadline last week. Your Highness, Carly.

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 171

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This was a big week for marijuana in Congress. The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 163

NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch. Crapo had previously said that his Committee would be willing to take up the recently passed House legislation known as the SAFE Banking Act.

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Banking Marijuana Retail Safety 232

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. and the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. Yet, more than a decade ago, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v.

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Legislation Marijuana THC Safety 124

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

On Monday, November 13, 2021, New York Assemblyman Pat Burke introduced medical psilocybin legislation. Psilocybin research license, which will allow the testing potency, conducting clinical investigations, researching efficacy and safety, and agricultural research. A few key points from the bill: Several License Types.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, or as the emerging trend is becoming with Kentucky’s legislators, thanking them for their support. They are there to represent their constituents, after all.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

As you navigate this landscape, gain insights into how medical marijuana impacts healthcare practices, perceptions, and societal norms. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. Under the terms of the legislation, House Bill 1024 will extend cannabis curbside services and indefinitely eradicate the patient cap for actively serving caregivers.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 23, 2024

(The Center Square) – Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Read More

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) does not address how Michigan’s Native American tribes participate in Michigan’s adult-use marijuana industry. Thus, HB 5706 does not grant the power to tribes to start marijuana businesses. Tribes can already do so on their own lands regardless of state law.

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Legislation Marijuana Collective State Laws 73

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Their participation strengthened the statistical reliability of both the liver safety results and achieved statistical relevance for both sleep and testosterone results. The methods for both phases were the same.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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NORML

MAY 1, 2020

On NORML’s 50th anniversary, NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. I wanted to use the consumer advocate model Nader had used so successfully for product safety to challenge marijuana prohibition. Starting NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The legislation now heads to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk for approval. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. If FDA does not act, we call on Congress to pass legislation such as HR 841 , HR 6134 and S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

(The following letter was recently sent to local legislators.). 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). With substantial punishment, we can take control of these illegal cultivation locations and maintain the safety of the residents in our county. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a statistically significant 6.6% THE REPORT.

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Safety Legalization Marijuana Retail 66

WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. With the clock ticking, legislators hope to finalize the laws in the following weeks.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

A group of Colorado lawmakers wants to increase oversight of the state’s marijuana businesses, but the cannabis industry is ready to fight the proposal. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. Concerning measures to improve marijuana industry regulation. Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana. BILL SUMMARY. BILL SUMMARY.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548.

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