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Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today

Leafly

Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year. The post Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today appeared first on Leafly.

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

NORML

“Virginia’s first medical dispensaries will open this year, and the Commonwealth is in the process of studying a regulatory framework for adult-use,” she said. NORML Development Director Jenn-Michelle Pedini, who also serves as Executive Director for Virginia NORML , praised the council’s vote.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/20

NORML

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. KY resident? MD resident? New Hampshire.

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Media Report: L.A. dispensaries openly sell ‘magic mushrooms’ as state weighs decriminalization

Cannabis Law Report

The LA Times reports The cannabis dispensary in a run-down shopping center in coastal Los Angeles County offers the standard fare: pre-rolled joints, vape pens, a wide range of edibles and a selection of smoking accessories. But there’s one extra class of items that distinguishes this storefront on the county’s suburban fringe.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. IN resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

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. Remove the numerical cap on the number of dispensary licenses allowed within the state. GA resident? NH resident? VA resident?

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New York State Decriminalizes Marijuana After Failed Legalization Attempt

WeedAdvisor

While lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday proponents hoped to see recreational dispensaries open their doors, the legalization bill was ultimately stalled after it hit too many political roadblocks. According to ABC News , lawmakers finally voted to decriminalize marijuana after a marathon session that ended on June 21 st , just before 6:00 AM.