NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 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 medical marijuana access. AL resident? AL resident? KY resident? MD resident?

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2023

The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX.

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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. AL resident? NORML opposes the passage of this legislation.

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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. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 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 medical marijuana access. AL resident? VA resident? VA resident? West Virginia.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton (R), is planning to sue five cities (Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton) over their recent marijuana decriminalization policies. Each city passed cannabis decriminalization through voting over the last one to three years, despite marijuana still being an illegal substance in Texas.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

When you additionally factor in decriminalization and marijuana-specific CBD laws, there is, in fact, only 4 states in this entire country that are actually in compliance with federal law and the controlled substances act. This is not just good policy, but good politics.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 10, 2019

jurisdiction to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. jurisdiction has actually approved of the decriminalization of psilocybin, and this could have major effects throughout the nation. Decriminalization is a very different concept. Decriminalization just will protect some users from facing jail time.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. The bill now heads to the Governor. CA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 136, to permit physicians to authorize access to medical cannabis for any patient whom they believe would benefit from its therapeutic use. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident? Update : H.333

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 23, 2021

This is a case that has the potential to change policy not only in the state of New Mexico but across the U.S. One of the first big wins for cannabis in 2021 comes out of New Mexico when District Court Judge Lucy Solimon ruled that inmates have a right to medical marijuana too.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. An Arkansas House committee defeated a decriminalization bill this week to send it to study. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. CA resident? DE resident? FL resident? IL resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 12, 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. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. GA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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Veriheal

APRIL 29, 2024

The state decriminalized cannabis in 2021, making full legalization the next logical step, and lawmakers hope to finally make marijuana sales a reality next year. We can’t bury our heads in the sand and think that people aren’t going to get access to cannabis,” Jordan continued. The question is: How do we make it safe? billion in 2033.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. CT resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 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. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year. Starting Aug.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine has an existing medical cannabis program, but product access is extremely limited.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

Ensuring diversity in New York’s marijuana industry by removing barriers to access like capital requirements and building inclusivity by allowing licensing to people with prior drug convictions. Only people with business-related convictions (such as fraud or tax evasion) will be explicitly barred from receiving licenses.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident?

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. At a more local level, the Cincinnati, Ohio city council approved a measure to decriminalize up to 100 grams of cannabis possession. CA resident?

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

New Mexico’s new decriminalization law takes effect this coming Monday July 1. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 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 access to edibles. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2318 would allow for expedited expungement of records for those previously convicted of a marijuana crime upon passage of decriminalization or legalization measures in the state of New Jersey, as long as those past violations are no longer considered a crime under state law. Companion bills S.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 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. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Pennsylvania. NH resident? GA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Senate Bill 58, introduced to the Senate on February 13th, would further decriminalize personal marijuana possession up to 3 ounces and allow citizens with prior marijuana convictions to be. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. It works for everyone in North Carolina and hurts no one, other than the prison industry.”

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NORML

AUGUST 1, 2019

NORML KC Continues Push to Expand Patient Access. “The decriminalization and legalization of cannabis is one of the ways this country can undo some of the systematic and intentional racism.” “We want patients to be able to have access to their medicine so they don’t have to have any unnecessary burden.”

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