NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

There are three major reform bills in the New Jersey State Legislature during the current legislative session. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/22/2018 and is still stuck in committee. 3205 ) and to send a message to your state lawmaker in urgent support of this legislation, click here. Companion bills S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

“There are several meetings made for constituents to meet with their legislators on both days. Other cannabis bills on the 2019 legislative agenda include a Cannabis Possession Decriminalization bill ( SB 82 ) sponsored by State Sen. 5 with constituents from across the state seeking cannabis reform. “And guess what?

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2023

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) May 22, 2023 Marijuana Moment reports “I think the legislature did a smart thing here,” he said, referring to the staged implementation with simple legalization coming into […]

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

The next step for the bill will for it to be referred to the Calendars Committee, which Rep. This is a positive step forward for this important legislation, but there still is much work to do. Texans, please ask your representative to co-author HB 63. Moody sits on as Vice-Chair. More here. ).

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2023

Legislative & OLCC Update: Legislature: April 4th was the first major legislative deadline for bills and we are very happy to report that all of our primary bills have survived.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Pedini’s legislative strategy relied on two approaches: (1) carefully crafting the language around Virginia’s medical marijuana laws to protect patients, and (2) letting doctors, not bureaucrats, determine who gets to access medical marijuana. It removed qualifying conditions altogether. I can’t read this.”

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Mitch McConnell’s opposition to anything marijuana (regular readers will recall he referred to marijuana as hemp’s “illicit cousin which I choose not to embrace”), was enough to coalesce Republican opposition to including SAFE in the NDAA.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

HR 1455 : The REFER Act (Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement & Regulations of Cannabis Act), introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA). territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

This is big: Today @SenBooker @SenSchumer and I are releasing our draft legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. Senate Leadership Releases Draft Legislation to Make Cannabis Federally Legal. Legislation opens doors for cannabis policy reform in the current Congress. Summary-Schumer-Booker-Wyden. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

2, and the bill was referred to Assignments that same day. HB4201 was then referred to the Rules Committee, where the bill made no further progress. HB4201 was then referred to the Rules Committee, where the bill made no further progress. Senator Laura Fine introduced SB3099 on Feb. Bob Morgan introduced HB4201 on Oct.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

House Bill 4201 , which was introduced in late October, was referred to the Rules Committee Wednesday, Nov. This same amendment also had been included in the cannabis omnibus that failed during the legislative session in late May.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

5 AUG 2021 Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee (Vic). There are considerable barriers to introducing a statewide legalised and regulated cannabis framework due to Commonwealth drug and tax legislation. PUBLISHER Parliament of Victoria. This inquiry was an examination into how Victorian cannabis policy can be improved.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2023

A former law enforcement officer turned Republican state representative has offered three pieces of legislation that would see a broad range of psychedelic drugs made legal for adult use. Mushrooms, as they’re usually referred to, could help those suffering from mental health issues, said state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

In that popular series, grading criteria was as follows: Current stance on marijuana : What have they recently said about marijuana legislation? Past legislative history : How many marijuana-related bills did this candidate introduce, sponsor or sign? Did this candidate legislate the War on Drugs? And I enjoyed it.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Legislative Short Session: Cannabis Update. Establish a state marijuana reference laboratory. Oregon Legislative Information System. The bill directs these agencies to meet over the next several months to come up with a plan to address the following by the end of the year: Reduce administrative costs.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2022

DC has also been considering, but not passing, marijuana legislation. It has been received in the Senate and referred to the Finance Committee. The legislation would allow researchers to access cannabis from state-legal dispensaries. In Maryland, the legislature voted to put marijuana legalization on the November ballot.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 17, 2022

It was a double reference to perceptions about recreational use of the drug and the criticism the lawmaker himself has faced from the governor. After the court ruling, legislative leaders appointed a committee to write a medical marijuana bill. The Press Herald report. They’ll stone you when you’re walking on the street.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Times have changed, and hopefully, our political leaders will acknowledge this change and move forward to transform the current federal cannabis legislation. Expungement, Federal Cannabis Legislation, Reform and More . Most people would believe that the reference to combining his bill with another bill would be to the MORE Act.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In the current draft of the bill, “Indian Lands” references the federal definition of Indian Lands in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. HB 5706 would create a new business category in Michigan law of a “tribal marihuana business,” defined as a tribal-owned business that operates on that tribe’s Indian Land.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

Given the significance of registered medical patients who now represent a large portion of Pennsylvania’s tax-paying residents, legislators and regulators have begun to study the ancillary impacts current law has on state-authorized cannabis consumers. Bartolotta has been working on this piece of legislation since 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The ruling came on the same day the court blocked a referendum bid to decriminalise assisted suicide, judging that it would not guarantee the “minimum protection of human life in general, particularly with reference to weak and vulnerable persons.”.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Comply with relevant workplace health and safety legislation. References & Resources Office of Drug Control (ODC): [link] Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): [link] Australian Government Department of Health: [link] State/Territory Health Departments: (Links vary by jurisdiction; check official government portals.)

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But the lead sponsor of the cannabis reform didn’t go down without a fight, filing an amendment in committee to attach the marijuana language to the legislation—though he ultimately didn’t insist on a vote. I don’t really quite know what the hell his problem is,” McGovernor said, referring to Schumer.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. However, cannabis extracts with a concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly referred to as ‘THC’ and the compound that gives a high) of more than 0.2%

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Last December, Congress passed the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, an absolute mouthful of a piece of legislation that will prohibit the United States Postal Service from shipping vapes and vaping equipment. The law refers to “electronic nicotine delivery systems,” which would leave out cannabis vapes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Reference: View Bill. View Legislative Information. The law includes a measure adding the definition, which clarifies that the term doesn’t include a transfer of cannabis by a facility to another facility when both the facilities share identical ownership. The law takes effect July 1. NVFINAL2021R1SB278///, enacted 06/03/21].

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

After the first reading of the bill, SB0125 was referred to Assignments. After its first reading, HB1205 was referred to the Rules Committee January 31. In related legislative news, February 7, Rep. February 7, the bill was assigned to the Executive Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2022

San Bernardino County in California is sponsoring state legislation aimed at increasing fines for illegal cannabis grows and targeting illegal cultivation operations that are polluting groundwater. Most recently, AB-2728 was referred to a committee on June 1. High Times.

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Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. The newly passed legislation aims to reduce these penalties for larger possession amounts and completely eliminate legal consequences for smaller amounts.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

A potential remedy that the associations and companies are suggesting would be to revise a section of an anti-counterfeit bill that’s been attached to broader, wide-ranging manufacturing legislation that is heading to bicameral conference.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Similar to many other countries, there are several legislation gaps or loopholes to purchasing and growing cannabis for personal use. Kenny referred to the legislation as a decriminalization measure. The lawmaker said the legislation would amend Ireland’s unsuccessful policy of total cannabis prohibition.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

I did smoke, I’m a cannabis user as well,” she said, referring to her time abroad. “I Despite her failed bid to become a legislator, Lee said the issue resonated with a section of Taiwanese society. Despite her failed bid to become a legislator, Lee said the issue resonated with a section of Taiwanese society. “[For]

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

This news is the result of the amendment of the Swiss Narcotics Act, which the Federal Assembly (also referred to as the Swiss parliament) nearly a year-and-a-half ago. Starting on August 1, Switzerland’s medical cannabis law will officially launch. The medical cannabis ban was lifted by the Federal Council in June.

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