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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Meanwhile, a decriminalization bill was defeated in the Virginia House this week. Virgin Islands.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/4/19

NORML

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2019! And at a more local level, Dayton, Ohio is considering a proposal to completely decriminalize marijuana and remove the $150 possession fine. Jake Wheatley (D), plan to file marijuana legalization bills in their respective chambers this legislative session.

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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

Veriheal

Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Decriminalized Decriminalization does not mean psilocybin is legal. Smith cited results from clinical trials showing that MDMA holds promise in the treatment of PTSD. Missouri Rep.

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DEA Faces Lawsuit For Denying End of Life Patients the Right to Try Psychedelics Therapy

Veriheal

This Act permits individuals that have been diagnosed with life-threatening conditions or diseases that have exhausted all other approved treatment and therapeutic options that are also unable to participate in clinical trials the ability to access certain treatments that would otherwise be unapproved for access.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Id ; 21 CFR 312.1-10;

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Cannabis and International Trade: Never the Twain Shall Meet?

Canna Law Blog

took significant steps to decriminalize or legalize medical or recreational marijuana. In December, Israel became the fifth country to pass legislation legalizing the export of medical marijuana (after the Netherlands, Canada, Uruguay, and Australia). Canada legalized recreational marijuana for the entire country. Many countries (e.g.,

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Understanding the Current Legal Status of Psychedelics in the United States

Cannabis Law Report

The only psychedelic drug that is approved (outside of clinical trials) for psychiatric use—as opposed to anesthesia—through the traditional medical system is Ketamine. These therapists will likely benefit from further decriminalization measures and may be able to transition to state-regulated systems as these go live.