NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Late last week, the Governor announced the formation of a new task-force to make policy recommendations with regard to 2020 legislation to legalize the adult use of cannabis. Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have either legalized or decriminalized the adult possession and use of marijuana.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2020

Members of the Ohio senate advanced a measure expanding the state’s long-standing decriminalization policies. The post Ohio: Senate Overwhelmingly Advances Measure to Expand Decriminalization Policies appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. For regional context, Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana in 2014, and 20 additional cities in Pennsylvania followed suit. “Enough is enough. . “Enough is enough.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver and Oakland have decriminalized Magic Mushrooms.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

” Virginia lawmakers in April passed legislation decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access law earlier. Those new laws take effect on July 1, 2020. Richmond’s drug testing measure awaits action from city Mayor Levar Stoney, who supports the policy change.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2021

333,886 simple marijuana possession conviction records were previously sealed after the state enacted a measure in 2020 to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession offenses. The post Virginia: Officials Seal Over 64,000 Misdemeanor Marijuana Distribution Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

Those penalties change on July 1, 2020 when the state’s newly enacted marijuana decriminalization law takes effect. Under state law first-time possession offenders face up to 30 days in jail and a criminal record. Subsequent offenses are punishable by up to one-year in prison. ”

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Leafly

JUNE 5, 2019

The New York senator says she'd work with Congress to decriminalize adult-use cannabis, tax nonprescription products, and use proceeds to aid communities harmed by the drug war. The post This 2020 Presidential Hopeful Actually Has a Legalization Plan appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2020

On Monday, April 13, 2020, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced the signing of a bill decriminalizing marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia now joins … Read More.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2019

The post Former Drug Warrior Biden Unveils Cannabis Decriminalization Plan appeared first on Leafly. Automatic expungements and rescheduling included. But no federal adult use legalization.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 26, 2020

The state of New Jersey is contemplating decriminalization, and Montana may have cannabis on the ballot. New Jersey is considering decriminalizing marijuana possession. MedPharm hopes to start work on its first project, studying marijuana’s effect on Alzheimer’s and dementia, by the end of 2020. new jersey.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Oregon Measure 110, the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative was approved on November 3rd, 2020, with 58.82% support. The post Oregon Measure 110, Drug Decriminalization And Addiction Treatment appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2022

Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization. While legalization and decriminalization will not undo what was done in the past, these legal processes can create a better future for affected groups. He states, “U.S

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Psilocybin Alpha are reporting that both Washington DC & Oregon have voted for decriminalization. The post Psychedelics Ballot Initiatives 2020. They write… Psychedelics will be effectively decriminalised for approximately 7 million … Read More. Both Oregon & DC Pass first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. 2020 #MarijuanaJustice Lobby Days.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 4, 2021

The post Thailand: Tilleke & Gibbins Article – Decriminalization of Narcotics Clarified by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (December 2020) first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2020

Authored By: Patrick McKnight Published By: Cannabis Law Report June 21, 2020 On Thursday June 18, 2020, the New Jersey Assembly voted to decriminalize … Read More.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. NJ resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

Worcester Human Rights Commission held a meeting earlier this month petitioning for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants and fungi- natural psychedelics. The city councils of Easthampton, Northampton, Cambridge and Somerville have already voted to decriminalize the possession and use of psychedelic plants, according to WBUR.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 27, 2020

Vermont is considering expungement and decriminalization. Vermont decriminalized possession of up to 1 oz. of cannabis, and decriminalize possession of that amount. Pennsylvania’s governor is supporting cannabis legalization. Arizonans will have a chance to vote on legalization in November. The DEA has a new hemp rule.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2020

Jimmy Carter was the first US President ever to endorse the decriminalization of marijuana, first during his 1976 campaign and again in 1977 in a statement to Congress — which I helped to draft. The post A Founder Looks at 50: NORML and the Carter Administration appeared first on NORML.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2020

Virginia passed legislation decriminalizing cannabis, and the governor is expected to sign the bill. Nevertheless, advocates are confident they will be able to get the initiative on the November 2020 ballot. If it seems as if South Dakota is proceeding at a glacial pace, they’re moving faster than Idaho. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The PsyIndex stabilized after a relatively quiet week of trading, but California’s move to decriminalize psychedelics in a newly proposed bill could be a game-changer … Read More. The post PsyIndex Weekly Update November 16, 2020 – November 20, 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2021

December 21, 2020 As we continue to await the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)’s promulgation of its medical cannabis… Read More. The post Decriminalization of Narcotics Clarified by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Finally, others states took considerable steps in relaxing other drug laws, with voters in Oregon passing ballot measures decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs , including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and another legalizing the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms (aka “magic mushrooms”). Washington, D.C.,

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

Virginia decriminalized marijuana. Regular readers will recall that we reported last month on Virginia decriminalization. Proponents of decriminalizing marijuana won more time and the right to use e-signatures at the federal district court. The news is mostly happening in the states this week.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 9, 2020

See also which cities have already decriminalized them and who has them on the Nov. 2020 ballot. Learn the basics on psychedelics—what they are, how they work, what benefits they can provide, and the history of their usage. The post What are psychedelics? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

MAY 22, 2020

Lawmakers this afternoon voted to adjourn the 2020 legislative session sin die (with no intended date to resume). Members of both chambers overwhelmingly voted in favor of the measure. However, Senate leadership was unwilling to hold a vote in an effort to override the Governor’s veto.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization. The state House and Senate passed versions of a bill to decriminalize, which the governor is expected to sign. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

New Jersey considers decriminalization. Legislators introduced a decriminalization bill this week that would remove criminal penalties for crimes involving possession of less than one pound of marijuana. Speaking of New Jersey, it tops Motley Fool’s list of four states most likely to legalize cannabis in 2020.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. KY resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 10, 2019

The law, which takes effect in January, 2020, is a step forward for law enforcement and the system as a whole. Hawaii’s move to decriminalize marijuana was actually not easy. But at the end of the day, strict decriminalization is better than outright prohibition. The decriminalization law is known as HB1383.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The bill would decriminalize cannabis and expunge the criminal records of nonviolent marijuana offenders. If CBD for humans is more your speed, Seyfarth will be hosting a webinar, “CBD News You Can Use: FDA’s Progress and Other Updates” on October 1, 2020. the more act. There’s also news on the federal level.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. But let’s start with what would have been the big headline this week, if we weren’t all social distancing.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2020

House passes bill to decriminalize cannabis. The post Cannabis Client Alert – Week of December 7, 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. In this week’s edition: UN votes to remove cannabis from global Schedule IV. New Jersey and New York progress … Read More.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 9, 2020

Will that change in 2020? In Virginia, Governor Northam released a criminal justice reform agenda that includes decriminalizing marijuana. Meanwhile, in New York, Governor Cuomo has promised to legalize recreational marijuana in 2020. So which states are most likely to legalize marijuana in 2020?

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