NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

This ongoing federal prohibition also places the safety and welfare of these businesses’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. Thank you again for your support for NORML and for being on the right side of history.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Unlike many of us at NORML, Dr. Kleiman’s advocacy for ending marijuana prohibition did not stem from a deep appreciation of either personal freedom or equal rights; rather, he approached the issue primarily from a public safety and health perspective.

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Policy Advocacy Decriminalization Consumption 207

NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Advocacy groups including Kentucky’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (KY NORML), Kentuckians for Medical Marijuana (KY4MM) and Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition (KCFC) organized advocacy day activities in Frankfort.

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Advocacy Marijuana Legislation Events 122

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

I look forward to working closely with Congress and our allies to continue the efforts to end prohibition, repair the harms it has caused, and enact new policies centered on science, safety, and justice.”.

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Policy Advocacy Media Safety 98

NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended. Tax revenues from states like Colorado, Oregon, and Washington now exceed initial projections.

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Programs Legislation Marijuana Legalization 258

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Each state currently takes its own approach to medical and adult-use cannabis lab testing for potency and contaminants as well as production standards and inspection – a situation that has led to inconsistent testing regulations and questions over whether consumer safety is a top priority for companies and regulators.

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Advocacy Marijuana Safety Access 130

NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

These arrests do not promote public safety, cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and disproportionately impact the poor and communities of color. The Senate was very close to 21 votes and, with more education and advocacy; I believe we will get this legislation across the finish line.”

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Marijuana Legislation Safety Policy 179

NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

By definition, medical patients are the most at risk and we should be doing everything we can to ensure their safety. Ordering online with pick up options isn’t enough when a vast majority of patients are now homebound with little resources to facilitate those services.

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Patients Medicine Safety Cannabis 344

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

Marijuana 279

Marijuana Legislation Policy Safety 279

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

NORML’s testimony concluded : “For years, producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law — manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. ” Currently, commercially marketed CBD-infused products are not subject to explicit federal regulations.

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Hemp CBD Safety Oil 228

NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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Legalization Marijuana Legislation Cultivation 279

NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Legislation Marijuana Policy Research and Development 250

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

A new patient network, NOPAIN has been set up with the aim of uniting patients to discuss issues surrounding safe, legal cannabis access. Writes Cannabis Health News.

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Patients Access Safety Conditions 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Canada’s Cannabis License Holders are broadly distributed across Canada, representing the sector’s untold advocacy strength” said George Smitherman, President and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada (C3). Election advocacy training sessions open to all Health Canada License Holders.

Advocacy 105

Advocacy Research and Development Cannabis Environment 105

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

DENVER — Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS), a leading national cannabis law firm, announced Tuesday it has formed an environment, health, and safety (EHS) practice led by environmental attorneys with extensive public and private sector experience in the field. ” About the EHS Practice Leaders.

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Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 54

NORML

MAY 21, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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Decriminalization Marijuana Legislation Oil 364

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

. “The positions in question were previously noted as safety-sensitive positions by the previous Public Defender. Anyone who tests positive for any controlled substance, including marijuana, in a safety-sensitive position is prohibited from being employed in that position.

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Policy Safety Recreational Advocacy 111

NORML

MAY 9, 2019

The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Legislation Marijuana Policy Programs 244

CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Medical Marijuana: Employee Rights & Safety. Find Out if You Qualify.

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Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 111

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police said traffic safety is a major concern, citing an increase in vehicle-related fatalities by 62 percent in Colorado the first year cannabis was legalized in the state.

Legalization 208

Legalization Marijuana Data Safety 208

NORML

APRIL 29, 2019

The legislation “would direct VA to conduct clinical research with varying forms of medicinal cannabis to evaluate the safety and effects of cannabis on health outcomes of veterans with PTSD and veterans with chronic pain.”

Chronic Pain 208

Chronic Pain Access Medicine Legislation 208

NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

By the time NORML left the witness panel — after an hour of testimony and questioning — the science was made clear: Medical cannabis patients do not present any greater risk to workplace safety, and drug testing for cannabis metabolites does not provide any means of determining whether someone is impaired on the job.

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Patients Legislation Safety Programs 207

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. In recent years, other major US sports leagues, including the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Baseball (MLB), have taken significant steps for cannabis advocacy and normalization.

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Advocacy Chronic Pain Policy Cannabis 115

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Proceeds from the purchase of the new book directly fund NORML’s cannabis advocacy efforts. When it comes to addressing questions specific to the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis, this publication provides the evidence that patients and their physicians – as well as lawmakers – need to know.”.

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Safety Patients Chronic Pain Advocacy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Their participation strengthened the statistical reliability of both the liver safety results and achieved statistical relevance for both sleep and testosterone results. The methods for both phases were the same.

Safety 52

Safety Hemp Research and Development Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

The Consumer Brands Association today launched an advisory board to guide the organization’s work to enhance safety and ensure appropriate oversight in the burgeoning cannabidiol (CBD) market for consumer packaged goods (CPG). When it comes to public safety and consumer confidence we need higher standards and more robust regulations.”.

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Advocacy CBD Food Safety 45

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national advocacy organization. “The The methods for both phases were the same.

Safety 52

Safety Hemp Research and Development Data 52

NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

Decriminalization 268

Decriminalization Legislation Patients Programs 268

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC. Monrovia-Based Lab Acquisition Strengthens Cannabis Testing In California.

Research and Development 81

Research and Development Compliance Compliance Safety 81

NORML

MARCH 16, 2020

During this trying time, we must come together to protect this community, as well as the health and safety of others. For the past 50 years, we have worked together to combat our nation’s unjust marijuana laws. By doing so, we have also fostered a community.

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Vaping Strains Tincture History 342

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The summary continued, “IDFPR strives to put social equity at the forefront of our regulatory practices” and “IDFPR stands ready to continue issuing dispensary licenses and is committed to promoting social equity, safety, and growth into the regulated cannabis market.”

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Seed-To-Sale Dispensary Advocacy Conditions 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Responsible policy prioritizes public health and safety and promotes the viability of both California’s legal cannabis industry and the legal hemp industry. . Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Cannabinoids Policy Advocacy Hemp 95

NORML

JANUARY 27, 2020

The bill will have a hearing in the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee where committee members accept public comment before voting to release the bill to the full House for consideration. This change would allow registered patients and registered caregivers to grow medical cannabis at home.

Access 210

Access Cultivation Patients Strains 210

Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2024

We have a history of championing patients, including leading advocacy efforts to ensure patients could access their products during the pandemic, and most recently, preserve curbside pickup services for patients,” the statement read. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine. “We

Hemp 105

Hemp Patients Advocacy Legislation 105

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Update : HB 1663 is scheduled for a public hearing and executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 2/5/20 beginning at 10am. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/28/20 at 10am. NH resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 192

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 1:30pm. Update : HB 1614 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 11am. NH resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of depenalization.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 252