NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. Tax revenues from states like Colorado, Oregon, and Washington now exceed initial projections. Send a message in support of HR 493 now!

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. “There are several million state-licensed medical cannabis patients in America.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer on Friday announced that members of the House are anticipated to hold a floor vote next week on The SAFE Banking Act (HR1595), which explicitly permits banks and other financial institutions to work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs. Why this clarification is important.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment establishes a state-licensed system of dispensaries to provide cannabis products to qualifying patients. ounces (71 grams) of cannabis per 14-day period. public health.”

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Just as Americans around the country enjoy Kentucky bourbon, so should they be allowed to enjoy Oregon cannabis.” and tribal communities.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

Until the raid, many in the state thought the sale and distribution of delta-8 products were legal under the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, which was passed in 2019, CBS46 reported. The issue is further complicated by the reality that online retailers broadcast that some of these substances are legal and legitimate.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

17 December… A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Prior to the Cannabis Regulation Act, the only way to legally possess cannabis in New Mexico was to be a medical cannabis patient.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.” Those new laws take effect on July 1, 2020. But times have changed; attitudes have changed, and in many places, the marijuana laws have changed.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

While their votes don’t change state law , the city councils’ decisions make it the lowest priority for police officers to enforce laws related to entheogenic plants or advise that no city official should use public resources to enforce the laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Turnbull spoke with Corporate Counsel about how in-house counsel are reviewing corporate cannabis policies in light of new state laws allowing for medicinal marijuana use and the introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Read the full article (subscription required).

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Cannabis consumption has become popular because people use it both for recreational and medical reasons. The laws on the legalization of cannabis are also being passed, and now several states allow people to use cannabis legally. Before using cannabis, you’ll have to buy it legally, too.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2022

A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law. Delta-8 has become extremely popular across the country, and the cannabis industry and state governments have grappled with its rise.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2022

The legalization of cannabis is opening many doors in states that are embracing it. However, not all changes spurred by the creation of a legal industry are necessarily positive. With legalization comes an increase in DUI charges. MMJ Patients Criminalized Despite Legality.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients. And so they’re kind of getting squeezed out. Dr. Ruth Fisher. Music by Desca.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Colombus Dispatch writes… An effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio cleared its first hurdle Friday. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved revised language for a law proposed by a group called the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. The proposal would change state law but not the state constitution.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis, enacting “ The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.”. This new law legalizes personal possession of cannabis, home cultivation of cannabis, and allows for the expungement of certain marijuana convictions.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Also: Kentucky makes progress on medical legalization, and Virginia may decriminalize. The post Capitol Confidential: Colorado moves to protect jobs of legal consumers appeared first on Leafly. Stop firing people for relaxing on their own time, Colorado Boss.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In Northwood (population 5,600), voters enacted a new city ordinance so that the possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis within city limits is no longer subject to local penalties. ” The citywide votes are consistent with those cast by voters in past elections.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

After Roman, 33, indicated he’d like to purchase the small six-shooter, the clerk began to ask Roman a few questions, including if he possessed a medical cannabis card, pursuant to question 11e on the ATF’s 4473 form. Roman’s application was denied due to his medical use of cannabis, which is legal in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. The bill now heads to the Governor.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. But those local governments have taken steps to deprioritize enforcing criminal penalties there.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

Rod Discusses Legal Challenges Facing Hemp and CBD with The CBD Guide. We discussed a number of topics, including: My first-hand experience with CBD and my path to representing businesses in the cannabis industry. Some of the biggest legal missteps CBD businesses make, and how they can be avoided. June 8, 2021.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

An anti-drug legalization activist has filed a lawsuit arguing a recreational marijuana initiative petition was improperly certified by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and should not appear on the November ballot. Lawsuit asks judge to block marijuana legalization from appearing on Missouri ballot. Read more at .

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

For the first time, the House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Appropriations has included language seeking to protect the employment of federal employees who consume cannabis in legal jurisdictions. Crist stated: “Voters across the country are saying yes to legalization. In a release , Rep.

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? Possession Limit: 1 oz. CALIFORNIA.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

In a day and age when more than twenty percent of the population live in states which have legalized the marijuana market, and in an era where nearly every state has enacted some legal protections for the use of medical cannabis or its extracts, the time has come for federal lawmakers to end this senseless and cruel prohibition that ruins lives.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Under state law, the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis is classified as a minor misdemeanor offense. The Council is also expected to vote imminently on a separate ordinance facilitating the expungement of prior marijuana possession convictions.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has once again pledged to take action to better facilitate clinical cannabis research. In 2016, the DEA similarly announced the adoption of new rules to expand to supply of research-grade cannabis, but failed to take any further action.

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