Leafwell

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This December the United States House of Representatives made history by voting for the first time on cannabis decriminalization. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would effectively remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

While I was serving as a state legislator, my home state of Oregon became the first in the nation to decriminalize simple possession. Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. KY resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Scott Wiener wants to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, and a bill he authored to do just that is still alive halfway through this year’s legislative session. Late last week, Wiener published an editorial eschewing the value of decriminalizing the drugs because, when used properly, can treat mental health and addiction.

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NORML

AUGUST 28, 2019

It also amends penalties for offenses involving the possession of more than one ounce but less than two ounces of cannabis from a criminal misdemeanor (formerly punishable by up to three months in jail) to a non-criminal violation punishable by a $200 fine – regardless of an offender’s prior criminal history.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of juvenile decriminalization. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! DE resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2021

Oregon has a powerful history as a leader in cannabis reform. When you think of progressive states, you might think of Colorado or California, but it was Oregon that was first to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis back in 1973, setting the bar for all the other states that have decriminalized since.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community. Despite this, the relationship between cannabis and black history is often overlooked and misunderstood.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

It also amends penalties for offenses involving the possession of more than one ounce but less than two ounces of cannabis from a criminal misdemeanor to a non-criminal violation punishable by a $200 fine – regardless of an offender’s prior criminal history.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

When you additionally factor in decriminalization and marijuana-specific CBD laws, there is, in fact, only 4 states in this entire country that are actually in compliance with federal law and the controlled substances act. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE ENDING FEDERAL PROHIBITION ACT!

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. House Bill 652 , which Gov. convictions.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Despite the U.S.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Marijuana bills have a history in North Carolina of getting sent to committee’s where they die. Senate Bill 58, introduced to the Senate on February 13th, would further decriminalize personal marijuana possession up to 3 ounces and allow citizens with prior marijuana convictions to be.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Decriminalizing psychedelics is one important step in that direction. They write.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. On the federal level, however, enforcement efforts persist. In the early 20th century, marijuana was strictly regulated under the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. It was not until 1970 that marijuana became a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

Thailand made history earlier this year when it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. The decriminalization bill included a 120-day delay from its initial signing to when it would go into effect.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. Medical Marijuana Legalization in Ohio The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio represents a watershed moment in the state’s history.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

In this article, we will focus on its features, effects and its rich history. He was an American cannabis rights activist and author whose books are frequently cited in the efforts to legalize and decriminalize marijuana. Ancestry and history. Jack Herer seeds- denafem.org. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession at the federal level, the bill also incentivizes state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies by otherwise limiting their eligibility to receive funds in the Byrne and COPS grant programs. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Finally, with decriminalization initiatives around psychedelics gathering momentum, it will be important not to create further disparities by deeming some psychoactive substances primarily used in white communities worthy of decriminalization, while keeping others illegal.”.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

According to Jin Guiyun, a professor of history and culture at Shandong University, “the cannabis was stored in a pot on the coffin bed amid other staple grains such as millet. China reportedly banned cannabis in the 1950s and felt enormous pressure as most of the world began to legalize and decriminalize the substance.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

states that have legalized cannabis in some form, but advocates have continued to work hard on cannabis legalization and decriminalization proposals. . National Libertarian Party members went down in history last July when they submitted two cannabis-related ballot initiatives. Wyoming may not have joined the 37 U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2019

It appears that throughout history, cannabis crops were very important and not merely for its psychoactive properties. President Carter wanted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis (less than an ounce) but when Reagan assumed office, a war on drugs began. But how did marijuana become illegal in the US anyway?

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The Cannigma

MARCH 26, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal, decriminalized Argentina has a complicated relationship with cannabis. The country has a long history of cannabis consumption and production, and recent years have seen a growing movement towards legalization. But the question remains: is weed legal in Argentina?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Playboy’s History with Cannabis. The next time you pick up a Playboy magazine—or a CBD By Playboy product—keep the organization’s history in mind. Cannabis advocacy as a whole has been such a successful movement because it has had such a wide variety of people and organizations on its side.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. The Bhumjaithai party’s leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, became health minister in 2019 after campaigning to legalize marijuana cultivation in Thailand, which has a long history of using cannabis for medicinal purposes.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

In February 2022, a state senator introduced a bill to decriminalize possession of two ounces or less, reducing the penalty from up to a year in jail to a $250 fine. Alabama is located in the “deep south” of the US, a region with a long history of struggling with racial divides. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

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. MD resident? MD resident? NM resident?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. The new amendment also emphasizes teaming up with labor unions to secure protections for cannabis industry employees.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Kevin Durant on Weed in the NBA Kevin Duran is a forward for the Phoenix Suns and one of the top scorers in NBA history. However, NBA players are no longer subject to testing or professional scrutiny for using cannabis products. He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

While the plant has deep roots in the country and was used throughout history, it was prohibited in the 20 th century. While many countries in Europe have decriminalized the plant, it remains illegal in Poland. Public consumption of cannabis is rare and Polish people who smoke typically do so in the privacy of their own homes.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

There is a history of conservatism in Texas when it comes to drug policies, and this shift may not fly with enough Texas politicians. Although recent years have seen more acceptance and decriminalization of cannabis, there is both restrictive and expansive legislation on the table.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

Often once one state sticks its neck out and decriminalizes or legalizes a particular activity, other states start to follow suit. . After the legislation changed in November 2018, history was made as the first legal cannabis shipment arrived in the UK a few months later. Oregon got the ball rolling. The FDA approves CBD drug.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 8, 2021

There’s a long, emotional history of incarceration among communities of color. Best case scenario, the federal government decriminalizes it or legalizes it, we’re going to stigmatize cannabis for many years to come. It’s not something that disappears overnight with legalization. It’s gonna be a long transformation.

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