State bill on recreational marijuana fails
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
MARCH 8, 2023
On Tuesday, Oklahoma voters rejected State Question 820, which would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state. Supporters sought to. Read More
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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. For example, there are some states where only CBD-based products are allowed.
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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 21, 2021
Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. He continued, “We passed adult-use recreational marijuana with the promise of investing in communities most negatively impacted by the failed War on Drugs.
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Cannabis laws in Tennessee
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. The state does allow qualifying patients to access CBD oil with no more than 0.9% Despite overwhelming support from state residents ( 81% of residents think cannabis should be legal in some capacity) multiple bills in 2022 and 2021 to legalize medical marijuana have failed.
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An Illinois Bill Aims to Stop Car Searches Based on Smell
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2023
Illinois, also known as the “Land of Lincoln,” is a state famous for many different things: its role in the Underground Railroad, the start of Route 66, the world’s largest ketchup bottle, the first McDonald’s in America, and the legendary Wrigley Field , to name a few. Legal recreational sales kicked off in the state on Jan.
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Cannabis laws in South Carolina
The Cannigma
JULY 24, 2022
Medical: Illegal Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: N/A. Like many states in America, South Carolina has a complicated relationship with cannabis. In 2017 , the state made it legal once again to grow hemp in an effort to support the agriculture industry, which is the largest industry in the state.
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Is weed legal in Alabama?
The Cannigma
JULY 12, 2022
Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?
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Did Latin America’s ‘War on Drugs’ Fail?
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Petro also stated, “Recognizing the failure of the fight against drugs and the vulnerability of our peoples in the face of this problem, Mexico and Colombia will convene an International Conference of Latin American leaders to redesign and rethink drug policy.” The country’s recreational cannabis sales kicked off on April 1, 2022.
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Kansas’ Medical Cannabis Woes, TikTok’s Cannabis Content, & Rhode Island’s Recreational Legalization
Veriheal
MAY 27, 2022
A Kansas medical cannabis bill fell short, a new study broke down TikTok cannabis content by the numbers, and Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis. Kansas Medical Cannabis Bill Delayed…Again. This marks the second time that a medical cannabis bill has stalled in the Kansas legislature since 2021.
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Cannabis laws in Wyoming
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. The state does allow the possession and use of high CBD, low THC (less than 0.3%) products if recommended by a physician. The state has brought forth several legalization initiatives since 2015 , but all have failed. Wyoming Medical Marijuana Program. CBD regulations.
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Nebraska cannabis laws
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Medical and adult-use marijuana are illegal in Nebraska, though a first-time arrest for possession of one ounce or less is decriminalized to a civil infraction. There have been multiple attempts to create a medical and recreational marijuana program, all of which have failed.
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In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 13, 2022
It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. Allows up to 24 new licensed retailers in the state. Development. May 26, 2022.
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The Week in Weed: February 19, 2021
The Blunt Truth
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. And finally, marijuana has some effect on brainstorming. As promised last week , we have an update on the situation in the Garden State. Will he veto them and fail to keep a campaign promise? new jersey.
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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?
PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The state has some of the strictest laws regarding marijuana possession, with any amount considered illegal. However, the use of medical marijuana is permitted under certain circumstances.
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De Blasio Tells State To Get On With Implementing Regulated Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2021
LOWER MANHATTAN — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is tired of waiting for legal weed in the Big Apple. The mayor said at a news conference Tuesday that he thinks the state government is moving too slowly at implementing a system for legalized marijuana after passing it and signing it into law earlier this year.
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Nevada: Reform Efforts are Still Alive
NORML
MAY 20, 2019
Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.
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Cannabis regulations in Indiana
The Cannigma
AUGUST 16, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. A bill introduced in January 2022 to legalize cannabis failed , but the state is exploring regulating and decriminalizing delta-9 products and restricting delta-8 products in the 2022 fall session. CBD derived from hemp plants is legal in Indiana thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill.
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New Mexico bills legalizing recreational marijuana and erasing some criminal records head to governor’s desk – Cannabis Business Executive
SpeedWeed
APRIL 2, 2021
You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / New Mexico / New Mexico bills legalizing recreational marijuana and erasing some criminal records head to governor’s desk. Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the bills , saying they would bolster the economy and help those who have been harmed by the “country’s failed war on drugs.”.
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Marijuana Is Legal in New Jersey, but Sales Are Months Away – Cannabis Business Executive
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
After years of false starts and failed attempts, Gov. Murphy on Monday signed into law three bills that effectively permit and regulate the use of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, making it the most populous state in the Northeast to fully legalize the drug. Read more at The New York Times ].
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The Week in Weed: June 28, 2019
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 27, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. That makes 11 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational cannabis. The legislature decriminalized cannabis, once legalization failed. Our first big story is legalization in Illinois.
New legislation allows qualified farmers in NY to plant cannabis crop for 2022 season
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a. Kathy Hochul signed a bill today, clearing the way for qualified farmers to begin planting cannabis this spring. The bill moved quickly through the Assembly and Senate. 15, 2022, the New York State Senate passed Sen. Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a NY Legislative Gazette.
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The Week in Weed: March 29, 2019
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 28, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. No news is big news this week, as New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. On the other hand, some states moved in the opposite direction. See you next week!
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Marijuana Users Scoring New Employment Protections
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
A little more than a decade ago, marijuana use was illegal in every state. Marijuana use is now fully legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and an additional 18 states allow use for medical reasons. State Law Considerations. Off-Duty Marijuana Use. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.
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75 New Jersey Lawmakers Fail To Pass Marijuana Bill In Devastating Setback
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 25, 2019
New Jersey Lawmakers Fail To Pass Marijuana Bill In Devastating Setback New Jersey lawmakers have failed to make recreational marijuana a reality in the state, as a pivotal vote on legislation was called off Monday.
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New Mexico Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization Bill
Connor & Connor PLLC
APRIL 2, 2021
The New Mexico Legislature passed House Bill 2 (“HB 2”) on March 31, 2021. The Governor had convened a special session of the Legislature for the purpose of passing the bill, which failed to pass in time during the regular session.
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Cannabis laws in Kentucky
The Cannigma
AUGUST 8, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Several bills have been introduced to decriminalize the plant and create a medical cannabis program, but all have failed. This was effectively ended by the time the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 came around but today the industrial hemp industry is again taking root in Kentucky.
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Cannabis laws in Montenegro
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Montenegro, which is a major transit country for marijuana produced in Albania on its way to Western Europe. In 2014, the country’s Liberal Party put forward a bill to allow the use of medical marijuana , but it was rejected.
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NJ Cancels Vote On Adult Use Murphy Couldn’t Muster The Numbers
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 25, 2019
New Jersey lawmakers called off their scheduled vote Monday on a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana after Gov. Phil Murphy failed to persuade enough lawmakers to support the legislation. Senate President Stephen Sweeney said there weren’t enough votes to pass a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.
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Exposure to Contaminated Cannabis Products Is Surging Due to Prohibition
Veriheal
DECEMBER 23, 2022
State Cannabis Contaminant Rules Vary Widely,” consumers have little choice but to purchase contaminated cannabis products. Leung at Arizona State University, the study explored differences in the approach to contaminants across legal cannabis states. According to a new study titled “What’s in Your Gummy?
The Latest in Multi-Jurisdictional Marijuana Compliance
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 17, 2022
Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Medical Marijuana Expands In the South. Tae Phillips Birmingham. Zagger New York. That is beginning to change.
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2022 state-by-state ranking of cannabis regulations
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Thompson Coburn LLP has released its latest state-by-state ranking of state cannabis regulations. The guide provides a holistic review of the current cannabis laws in every state including the District of Columbia, from favorable to cannabis businesses to most restrictive. Illinois dropped from #5 to #6 in the rankings.
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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. Criminalizing marijuana possession is harmful to the people of Louisiana in so many ways, but it’s been particularly harmful for Black and Brown communities, lower-income folks, and young people.”
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Arizona Cannabis Legalization Guide (Prop 207)
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2020
This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota. Every Sunday until November 3, Canna Law Blog will publish a post centered on one of these state ballot initiatives, and the current laws surrounding cannabis in that state.
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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt
WeedAdvisor
JUNE 21, 2019
It is no secret that legalization was a major point of contention for New York state in recent weeks. While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. But not all was lost.
New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill
SpeedWeed
JULY 20, 2021
Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. He continued, “We passed adult-use recreational marijuana with the promise of investing in communities most negatively impacted by the failed War on Drugs.
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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Guide (Constitutional Amendment A and Measure 26)
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. South Dakota Initiated Measure 26, Medical Marijuana Initiative (2020). Another cannabis measure in 2010 failed by an even greater majority of 63 percent voters opposed.
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Summer 2022: A Brief Cannabis Legalization Update
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2022
What To Know: – The efforts to legalize cannabis have gained traction in some states and run into serious roadblocks in others. – Nineteen states allow adults to possess and use cannabis for non-medical uses (adult use). – Thirty-seven states allow for medical cannabis use through state run programs.
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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 26, 2019
The new Attorney General said he would not go after cannabis companies ; the NFL announced it would not air a medical marijuana ad during the Super Bowl; and furloughed federal workers were able to get free cannabis. New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana.
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Maryland Lawmakers Plan Cannabis Legalization Measure for 2022 Election
SpeedWeed
JULY 20, 2021
Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization.
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In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 13, 2022
It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. Allows up to 24 new licensed retailers in the state. Development. May 26, 2022.
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Statement: Kiffmeyer: Adding clarity and safeguards to Minnesota’s hemp industry
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 21, 2022
To keep our drivers safe, it became necessary for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a state law to reduce the speed limit to 60 mph. However, it was the federal government that left this highway unregulated, and it then fell to the state to add important safety regulations. Whereas marijuana contains more than 0.3% or less THC.
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Cannabis laws in Kansas
The Cannigma
AUGUST 24, 2022
Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. The state allows the sale and use of CBD products with 0% THC. Kansas is still a full prohibition state for cannabis, with harsh punishments for possession, growing, and intent to sell. The state government of Kansas has historically taken an intolerant stance on cannabis.
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Did Washington County Ban Inhalable Cannabis Items at OLCC Dispensaries? A Comprehensive Review
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The Oregon Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 587 (“SB 587” or the “State Bill”), which imposes a new tobacco and nicotine licensure program. The State Bill specifically exempts Inhalant Delivery Systems not containing nicotine sold at OLCC licensed retail marijuana premises. See, ORS 431.03).
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The Week in Weed: December 6, 2019
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Regular readers will doubtless recall that legalization failed earlier this year and that lawmakers are considering a ballot initiative. So is Brazil.
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