NORML

APRIL 24, 2019

On Thursday, April 25, members of the Texas House of Representatives are scheduled to consider a marijuana decriminalization bill. Thursday will be the first time in decades that marijuana decriminalization will be discussed on the House Floor.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law to allow those with certain misdemeanor cannabis convictions to have their records automatically expunged. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CO resident? CT resident?

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. GA resident?

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming signed industrial hemp production legislation into law. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. AZ resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! On the same day, the Department of Health, Surgeon General, and Drug Director issued a public health advisory regarding “the risks of harm associated with use of products derived from Cannabis, including marijuana and hemp, that claim to benefit health.”

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law giving patients the option to inhale medical cannabis through vaporization. Governor Doug Ducey (R) of Arizona signed legislation into law to establish medical cannabis testing standards.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. California.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! At the local level, Norristown, PA city council approved an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. FL resident?

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governors Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed industrial hemp production legislation into law.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legal hemp production to adult-use marijuana legalization, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. There have been so far been eight major reform bills introduced in the New Hampshire General Court during the current legislative session.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The states legalization of hemp for agricultural purposes has resulted in some low THC marijuana being legal commercially. The signing of House Bill 1325 by Governor Abbott in 2019 legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp (cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC), allowing for the aforementioned limited cannabis purchase and use.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 21, 2019

The 2018 Farm Bill released hemp from its status as a Schedule I controlled substance. 1325, which officially legalized hemp. However, the new definition of “hemp” created a slew of new problems for states like Texas, where marijuana is still very much illegal. law classifies “hemp” as any cannabis plant containing 0.3%

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The Fresh Toast

MAY 8, 2019

What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? Will decriminalization and medical marijuana come to the Lone Star state, or will Lt. The post What In The Hell Is Texas Doing With Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization? Dan Patrick block its passage? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2021

Minister Musa told reporters that they have already set up a commission – it joins up with the Hemp Committee and is now called the “Industrial Hemp and Cannabis Control Commission.” Musa breaks down what the legislation seeks to do. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs & New Growth Industries. And what does that entail?

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2020

Regular readers will doubtless recall that TBT has expressed doubt on this legislation before. Contrast this to the South Dakota state government, which has just worked out a hemp legalization deal. It’s unlikely that the state will legalize hemp this year. And finally, hemp has launched into outer space.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 19, 2019

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s has signed into law legislation that decriminalizes hemp, the non-psychoactive cousin of marijuana. The Associated Press reports that the agency will create and administer a new hemp program in the state. According to the department, all hemp must have 0.3% Any hemp with more than 0.3%

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. The ministry did not campaign for people to use cannabis for recreation, so they cannot smoke the decriminalized herb in stores,” he told reporters, adding that lawmakers will supervise cannabis use. .

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 11, 2021

The new federal hemp rules take effect March 22. The Idaho House voted in favor of industrial hemp. And finally, if you’re in the market for a new car, consider one made of hemp. hemp rules. idaho hemp. Idaho is the only state where hemp is still illegal. We looked at what the new rules will mean here.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. The Hall Act expressly does not allow for the use of cannabis products that are smoked or vaped, baked goods, or candies.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

Virginia decriminalized marijuana. And you can now buy face masks made out of hemp. Governor Stitt vetoed medical marijuana reform legislation late last week, and the legislature decided not to override that veto. Regular readers will recall that we reported last month on Virginia decriminalization. and finally.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA = all members are appointed by the Governor, pending legislative approval, providing checks and balances for the people being chosen to hold these positions.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. Jason Nemes, R-Louisville, or as the emerging trend is becoming with Kentucky’s legislators, thanking them for their support. They are there to represent their constituents, after all.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

As explained below, marijuana has not been decriminalized in Texas, and these actions demonstrate a misunderstanding of how H.B. First, a person claiming to transport hemp must have a certificate. Failure to have the required certificate while transporting hemp is a separate crime. 1325 works. Here’s the letter.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 26, 2020

The state of New Jersey is contemplating decriminalization, and Montana may have cannabis on the ballot. New Jersey is considering decriminalizing marijuana possession. The bill now moves to the state Senate, where opinions against the legislation have recently shifted. The city of Denver gets into the R&D business.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization. The state House and Senate passed versions of a bill to decriminalize, which the governor is expected to sign. The next stop for the legislation is the full House, and then it’s on to the state Senate, which may be less hospitable territory.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A hemp research farm was destroyed in the recent tornados. Luxembourg decriminalized marijuana in October of this year, and Germany may move on this issue in 2022. Legislators are getting closer to an agreement, but they’re not quite there yet. South Dakota voters are unhappy with the governor’s actions on marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. The new practice leverages the firm’s in-depth cannabis and hemp industry knowledge and expertise of the tax implications, regulatory environment, as well as critical operating and financial procedures.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Now, Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for statewide decriminalization , as a stop-gap measure. And in Wisconsin , Governor Tony Evers signed legislation making the state’s pilot hemp program permanent. Also, its rules now align with the 2018 farm bill.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

A bill which would have set new rules for the hemp industry, was not passed. Since it faced opposition from hemp farmers and others in the cannabis industry, that may be for the best. The bill would decriminalize cannabis and expunge the criminal records of nonviolent marijuana offenders. elephants and cbd.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 29, 2019

In other federal news, the DEA confirmed that “hemp plants and cannabidiol (CBD) preparations at or below the 0.3 ” Today’s entry is Mayor Pete Buttigieg , who favors the decriminalization of all drugs as a way to combat the opioid crisis. Legislators are considering turning to private dispensaries instead.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. So we can see that Texas legislators have shown themselves to be resistant to the idea of legalization.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 16, 2020

One of the subjects that was top of mind for legislators at the hearing was research. This is in addition to another bill that would decriminalize marijuana , introduced in August. Legislators have introduced both medical marijuana and decriminalization bills. And there’s news from Tennessee.

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