Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Boyer, Salvation and Social Justice : “Throughout history, cannabis prohibition was used as a prominent tool in a war on Black people. Dr. Charles F.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Marijuana bills have a history in North Carolina of getting sent to committee’s where they die. 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.

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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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 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 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. MD resident? MD resident? NM resident?

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. ” Policy and Advocacy Director.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. It’s shocking, and what’s more, is that the authorities feel justified because it is illegal and don’t care what evidence is out there about its history here. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. While the country has taken steps toward legalizing medical cannabis, there is limited discussion about broader decriminalization or legalization for recreational use.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. It’s shocking, and what’s more, is that the authorities feel justified because it is illegal and don’t care what evidence is out there about its history here. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

And the prison sentence can reach five years in case the culprit has a criminal history. As part of the cannabis decriminalization campaign, Tunisian activists are also calling on the government to establish a national authority to legalize cannabis and educate consumers to replace Law 52.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Effective October 1, 2018, employers are prohibited from “inquiring about, requiring disclosure of, or basing employment decisions on convictions for decriminalized behavior, including the non-commercial use and cultivation of cannabis.” San Francisco, known for its forward progress in the cannabis space, has done it again.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

New Jersey policymakers can take essential steps toward dismantling the drug war by enacting the following: Decriminalize all drug use, personal possession, and low-level drug sales. 11] New Jersey also decriminalized marijuana and legalized recreational use, joining 13 other states. [12] times greater. Policy Recommendations.

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CannaTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

I spoke to Namibian cannabis activist Angela Prusa about her country’s efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. It’s shocking, and what’s more, is that the authorities feel justified because it is illegal and doesn’t care what evidence is out there about its history here. Is there a history of traditional cannabis use in Namibia?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 27, 2020

The organizations’ focus is on the legalization or/and decriminalization of cannabis in South Africa and has the motto “I am not a criminal”. South Africa has its decriminalization of cannabis thanks to Julian Stobbs and Myrtle Clark. The Dagga Couple started a non-profit company called Fields of Green for All. .

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 3, 2024

During this appointment, the physician will evaluate your medical history, symptoms, and overall health to determine if medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment option for you. While possession of small amounts has been decriminalized, distribution and sale remain felonies.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

“Never in American history has the Chairman of the Judiciary introduced a bill to end federal marijuana criminalization. If enacted, the bill would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. He has developed partnerships for companies like Costco, Fisher Media, and the biotechnology space.

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NORML

JULY 13, 2019

State Senator Rice released an op-ed on the 4th of July, in which he made a plea to his peers in the New Jersey State Legislature to prioritize decriminalization-. State Senator Rice has a long history of a gross misunderstanding of the science behind cannabis and the real-world effects of legalization. All of this is unsurprising.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use. Cannabis use, both medically and recreationally, is prevalent throughout history. Relevant AAFP Policy.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” Follow NORML on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and become a member today !

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Mr. Blumenauer, or “Earl” as he often asked to be called, has been a leading proponent of cannabis reform since 1973, when Oregon was the first state to decriminalize user amounts of the substance. He made more history in 2022, when his Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act was signed into law by President Biden.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

But, senators never officially asked for a deadline extension, or prórroga , which shows a pointed lack of concern for an issue in a country where cannabis users are extorted daily by law enforcement, despite the decriminalization of small-scale possession. What the hell is going on, then? Mexico City cannabis protest, January 2020.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. Part of the state’s decriminalization bill signed by Democratic Gov. What’s happened so far? And that’s where things get tricky.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. Brian Muraresku is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name. Healing Advocacy Fund.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

However, the congressman recognized that “there’s been some hesitation on some Democrats’ part in the Senate, wanting to do a much bigger piece of legislation that decriminalizes, deschedules, has criminal justice reform components, a taxation component to it.”. Hemp Roundtable is that industry’s national advocacy organization.

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SMPL

JANUARY 16, 2020

More states are also moving to decriminalize marijuana, with legalization backers frequently citing Prohibition’s failures. And in a time of heightened racial divisions, Prohibition offers a poignant history lesson on how the restrictions targeted blacks and recent immigrants more harshly than other communities.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Summary: Senator Sanders has a long history of supporting reforming our nation’s drug policy. While serving as mayor of Burlington, Vermont in the 1980’s, he called for decriminalizing drug possession and treating substance abuse as a public health issue. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Lee was responsible for introducing the Marijuana Justice Act, which received the highest number of congressional co-sponsorships of any legislation intended to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act in history. The senator has also taken part in advocacy for performing further research into the societal impacts of legalization.

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