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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

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” NORML has previously provided guidelines for safe and best practices regarding cannabis consumption during this time. ’ Finally, NORML would like once again to reaffirm its longstanding position regarding the need for state laws to recognize and to permit patients to engage in personal cultivation.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

Cannabis Law Report

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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The Criminalization of Legal Cannabis Consumption

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A Pennsylvania state trooper had noticed the issue with Murphy’s headlight, which he was en route to receiving an estimate to fix. While in MA, he utilized cannabis which was legal under state law, in order to find relief from chronic pain and PTSD. This was the situation in which Patrick found himself.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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.” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. public health.” The proposed initiative permits qualifying patients to possess up to 2.5

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Consumption Lounges in Nevada

Connor & Connor PLLC

Casinos have been advised by the Nevada Gaming Commission to prohibit the consumption of cannabis on their premises, as cannabis is still federally categorized as a Schedule I controlled substance according to the Controlled Substance Act. The post Consumption Lounges in Nevada appeared first on Connor & Connor PLLC.

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Colorado’s HB 1230 Starts The State Down The Social Consumption Road

Cannabis Law Report

Under this bill, dispensaries would be able to apply for a tasting room license similar to the one used for breweries in this state, while businesses such as hotels, restaurants, music venues, art galleries and yoga studios could apply for private consumption licenses and limited pot sales. Read their full report at [link].

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

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Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. DE resident?