NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2021

The legislation makes it clear that a medical marijuana program may not operate in Tennessee until marijuana is “removed from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act.”. The post Tennessee: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Narrow Medical Marijuana Bill appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

As part of his recently released fiscal year 2021 budget plan, Trump proposed ending an existing policy that protects state medical marijuana programs from Justice Department interference in addition to a provision that would continue to prohibit the District of Columbia from regulating the sale of marijuana for adult use.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal -- thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. .

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NORML

JUNE 16, 2022

The totals are the highest reported by the agency since 2011, when it reported making an estimated 8,500 marijuana-related arrests and seized some 6.7 million plants via its domestic eradication program. The post DEA Reports Significant Uptick in Marijuana-Related Seizures, Arrests appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2019

In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended. and the U.S.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. The program rapidly expanded to include programs in 25 states by 1982. million in 2018.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2021

Newly published reports allege that “dozens of young White House staffers have been suspended, asked to resign, or placed in a remote work program due to past marijuana use.”. The post NORML Comments on Reports of Marijuana-Related Firings of White House Staff appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. So I would urge all of my colleagues so support H.R.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Cannabis Life Network

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of these terms was marijuana used to criminalize cannabis. Thankfully, the plant (cannabis or marijuana) regained some medical traction several decades later, but is cannabis not medicinal? medical marihuana defines varying programs…” Propaganda against cannabis or marijuana openly […].

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

According to the survey results, some 70 percent of respondents back Initiative Measure 26 -- which establishes a medical cannabis access program -- and some 60 percent of voters support Constitutional Amendment A, which legalizes the adult-use marijuana market.

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Leafly

MAY 5, 2022

The post Why is Georgia’s medical marijuana program still in limbo? Years after GA passed a bill to allow the sale of medical cannabis, patients and businesses are still waiting for next steps . appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

APRIL 24, 2020

The proposed ballot question reads: “Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called ‘cannabis’? The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market.

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The Fresh Toast

MARCH 3, 2022

Grading Every State’s Marijuana Program — How Well Did Your State Do? The post Grading Every State’s Marijuana Program — How Well Did Your State Do? Is your state a straight 'A' student or did it flunk out? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy. The second hearing is to be held on Thursday, June 20th, in the Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The measure legalizes the possession of up to 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana by those age 21 or older. It also allows for adults to home cultivate up to three mature marijuana pants and/or to possess up to five grams of hashish, and up to 300mg of cannabis-infused products. The legislation now awaits action by the Senate.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Registration is now available for required Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) training for those seeking licenses to own and operate adult-use marijuana establishments under the voter-approved social equity program. In November 2020, Arizona voters passed Proposition 207, which legalized adult-use marijuana.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MARCH 10, 2023

For the last several legislative sessions, Texas lawmakers have inched forward the state’s compassionate use program for medicinal marijuana. Read More

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MedicalJane

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Is Medical Marijuana Legal In Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program, or “The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act (SB3),” allows people with specific medical conditions to use and purchase medical marijuana without having to worry about legal consequences. Anxiety disorders.

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Leafly

MARCH 3, 2020

The post Why is New York’s medical marijuana program insanely expensive? In a state of 20 million people, you'd think there'd be plenty of cannabis around. But shops are limited and prices exorbitant—why? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Fresh Toast

JUNE 21, 2022

Legalizing Medical Marijuana Reduces Drunk Driving, New Data Shows. Per the study, premiums dropped by approximately $22 dollars a year after states enabled their medical marijuana programs. The post Legalizing Medical Marijuana Reduces Drunk Driving, New Data Shows appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 24, 2023

Georgia will be one of the last states in the nation with a functioning medical marijuana program, available only to. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

… liberalizing the state’s marijuana program as lawmakers also … door,” Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office Director Joan … Despite Alaska’s high marijuana. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas — Lawmakers are pushing to expand medical marijuana access in Texas. Patients can get a medical marijuana prescription. Read More

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Leafwell

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, first we must ask (and answer), “What is medical marijuana card reciprocity?” ” Medical marijuana card reciprocity is when a medical marijuana program in one state recognizes the validity of a medical marijuana card and certificate from another state.

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Leafwell

JUNE 13, 2021

Although Texas has a medical marijuana program, its past rules didn’t look so different from the laws the US has for hemp-derived CBD products. THC content was capped at 0.5%, and only CBD products were available.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 5, 2020

Florida is one of the few states in the US that has legalized Marijuana for medical use. Medical Marijuana is increasingly being used to treat … Read More.

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The Fresh Toast

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Doctors No Longer Needed For Seniors To Get Medical Marijuana In DC. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed a bill into law that will expand access to the District’s medical marijuana program in a series of ways. The post Doctors No Longer Needed For Seniors To Get Medical Marijuana In DC appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 5, 2022

CONCLUSION: The June 2019 Arizona Department of Health Services—Medical Marijuana Program (Program) performance audit found that the Department did not timely, consistently, or adequately perform several medical marijuana regulatory activities and misallocated some Medical Marijuana Fund (Fund) monies. Full Report.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Oregon’s governor recently vetoed an effort to create a state bank for marijuana businesses, in another blow to the struggling industry. The lack of consistent, equitable access to banking has been recurring issue for Oregon marijuana businesses and those in other states.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2022

December 6, 2022 TOPIC: Voluntary Product Recall ISSUE: The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (“MMCP”) is issuing a voluntary product recall on plant material products sold to dispensaries by cultivator, Green Investment Partners, LLC (“GIP”).

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

HHS officially recommended that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Most say that the current state-legal programs won’t be impacted by a reschedule. The post Marijuana as Schedule III: Woe is Me? Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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