Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2019

Kleiman was probably the most influential scholar on cannabis policy. His views were creative and nuanced, data-driven and humanitarian. If we were to try to pick just one major theme in Kleiman’s scholarship, it would probably be that the lack of a coherent national policy on cannabis legalization is bad for everybody.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas, San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, is seeking an experienced Policy Advisor. The ideal candidate has an understanding and interest in politics, policy and advocacy on the local, state, and national level. Assist in the research, drafting, and creation of policies for the Supervisor.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

Unfortunately, legislative intransigence regarding how best to create a regulatory framework has resulted in, at least for now, a continuation of the failed policy of marijuana criminalization in the Garden State.” “Governor Murphy has shown real leadership in driving this issue. “This fight is not over.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Sixty-six percent of US adults believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal,” according to national survey data compiled by the Gallup. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets. For more information follow Colorado NORML on Facebook , Twitter , and visit their website !

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

Those without the means to defend themselves from the state bear the greatest burden and lifelong consequences of this ongoing failed federal policy. Sixty-eight percent of registered voters “support the legalization of marijuana,” according to 2018 national polling data compiled by the Center for American Progress.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

First off, I want to thank you for being an active member of the cannabis reform movement and I am proud to tell you that we have never been closer to ending the counterproductive and cruel policy of marijuana criminalization than we are right now.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In his state-of-the-NFL address the Friday prior to Superbowl LIII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell remained vague about the NFL’s future policies regarding medical marijuana and drug testing. They look at this constantly, they look at the data, they look at the science and they make those recommendations to us on that basis.”

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. “This victory comes after many years of sustained effort by Virginia NORML and its membership.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

New York took the first step towards decriminalization at the state level in 1977, and further expanded on their decriminalization policies this year. ” Meanwhile, under the antiquated policy of absolute criminal prohibition, New Jersey is seeing a record number of citizens arrested for cannabis. “Enough is enough. .

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Now, in 2015 — like in many other states throughout the country — we saw some fresh faces in the marijuana policy conversation. And instead of having the government arbitrarily select [qualifying] conditions, it would probably be a better public policy approach to let doctors decide. They managed to hold on to that.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

Furthermore, when we look at states that haven’t legalized cannabis for adult-use, take Alabama for example, we see similar trends related to number of vehicle related fatalities.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Statewide polling data shows that 68 percent of New Hampshire adults support “legalizing [the] possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal recreational use.” Statewide polling data shows that 60 percent of likely voters support legislation to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana sales to adults 21 and over.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Publicly available national data indicates that pre-employment marijuana testing disproportionately impacts people of color and acts as a barrier to employment. An update on our advocacy for equitable workplaces. . Here’s the post. positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation).

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) states in its data summary, “Looking ahead to Fiscal Year 2025, IDFPR has already begun its efforts to further expand access to cannabis both to consumers and medical patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2021

Introducing the centre’s annual report on 9 June, 1 Goosdeel explained that the UK’s departure from the European Union was depriving his team of valuable British expertise and data for the centre, which provides policy makers with scientific, evidence based, and comparable information of the evolving drug problem.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

State-level changes to the legal status of cannabis have not limited the effectiveness of anti-smoking efforts targeted toward young adults, according to data published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research. They reported, “Cannabis policy liberalization is not associated with individual-level patterns of cigarette use.”.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

The Rochester advocacy groups are hosting a series of community education and outreach events to mobilize support for immediately passing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (S.1527/A.1617), 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

A study of data from across the country has found no evidence that the legalization of medical cannabis and the establishment of dispensaries encourages marijuana use by young people. Lower Cannabis Use Among 9th Graders. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

Marijuana policies in the United States have become more permissive, motivating research on demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use. Marijuana policies in the United States (U.S.) Introduction.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 18, 2021

Arrest data from the Pennsylvania State Police showed that an average of 55 adults were arrested for cannabis possession in the state every day last year. . The data from law enforcement shows that police in Pennsylvania made more arrests for marijuana possession than for all other illegal substances combined, which totaled 17,425 arrests. .

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

New Frontier Data , which claims to be “the authority in data analytics and business intelligence on the global cannabis industry”,?today today announced new economic data detailing the potential impact of federal cannabis legalization in the United States. cannabis market by 2025, states the report.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

According to data from the Pew Research Center from November of last year overall 67% of American voters believe that cannabis should be made legal with 78% of Democrats showing their support and 55% of Republicans stating they would also vote yes.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Proceeds from the purchase of the new book directly fund NORML’s cannabis advocacy efforts. NORML has long advocated for the enactment of evidence-based marijuana policies,” said the book’s chief author, NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano. So far this year, scientists have published over 3,600 papers.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The requirement, which appears in a set of draft rules for the regulatory framework of the state’s adult-use or recreational marijuana program, “would needlessly expose customers and workers in the cannabis industry to privacy-violating tracking and data collection,” the ACLU said in a letter to the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy this week.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Today, Maya (Maya PBC) and the National Psychedelics Association (NPA) announced their partnership in support of the implementation of Oregon’s Measure 109, the first state-approved policy to allow the regulated use of psilocybin products in a facilitated setting. ABOUT THE NATIONAL PSYCHEDELICS ASSOCIATION.

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

Oklahoma’s cannabis legalization campaign is being led by lobbyists from the advocacy group Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws. State-wide polling data suggests that 60% of registered voters “think the use of recreational marijuana should be made legal.” House Bill 2050 Pennsylvania — which was reintroduced by Reps.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

A new national advocacy organization has launched in Los Angeles to advocate and educate lawmakers on the path towards federal cannabis legalization. Current policies in the U.S. Mr. Jason Beck, a longtime Angeleno who was born with cerebral palsy and an early medical cannabis patient, spearheaded the creation of the new organization.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

States that have failed to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession have experienced increased arrest rate disparities over the past two decades, according to data published in the journal JAMA Health Forum. Authors concluded , “This study highlights the importance of statewide policies in reducing cannabis possession arrests.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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United Patients Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

Accessibility involves digital areas and data in addition to physical infrastructure. Advocacy and Awareness Powerful methods for advancing the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities include advocacy and awareness.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. . Federal law enforcement agents and their partners seized over 5.5 million cultivated cannabis plants last year – a 20 percent increase over 2020’s totals.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

In many ways the legalization of cannabis by ten states and the District of Columbia, as of March 2019, constitutes a grand ongoing experiment into how a major public policy initiative does or does not accomplish its expected outcomes. Advocacy groups, both for and against marijuana legalization might also contribute to this problem.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The ICC said in a statement that, based on the information provided to judges, the so-called war on drugs appeared to be a “widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population”, which took place “pursuant to or in furtherance of a state policy”. Read more at.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

While Facebook’s policies don’t allow posts or ads that promote the sale of cannabis, the way the company implements those policies is confusing. On the other hand, advertising is much more challenging, so be very careful that your ad image and text, as well as the landing page where the ad leads people, are about advocacy. .

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. The website provides state-specific information about medical cannabis laws, lawyers, representatives, a congressional scoreboard, and state arrest data. Click here for more.

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