Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative Communications Committee took questions from participants during the Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar which took place onMay 25th, 2021. issues as this is where the Decriminalization efforts this Webinar was addressing take place. We focused our answers primarily on the U.S.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In the US, the laws determining the status of cannabis use vary from state to state and continue to change over time. Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties.

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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. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances.

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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? MD resident? Update : S.54 VT resident? VA resident?

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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. This tension between state and federal laws is and remains untenable.

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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

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. Update : SB 2 was approved by the Senate Judiciary Criminal Law Subcommittee on 1/23/20. CO resident? VA resident? WI resident? West Virginia.

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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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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. The post Cannabis laws in Argentina appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 21, 2023

The Afghan government has strict laws against the cultivation, possession, sale, and use of cannabis. The country’s anti-drug law, which was passed in 2005, classifies cannabis as an illegal drug and imposes harsh penalties for those caught violating the law. The simple answer is no, cannabis is not legal in Afghanistan.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 The history of the law surrounding this subject may offer insight. Therefore, the law prohibited the utilization of even medical marijuana.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

A bill to decriminalize. John Bel Edwards signed into law on June 15, removes the threat of jail time and reduces the maximum penalty to a $100 fine. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made.

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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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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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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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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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The Cannigma

APRIL 3, 2023

While cannabis remains illegal in Cuba, the country has taken steps to decriminalize its use and possession. Cannabis laws in Cuba Cannabis is illegal in Cuba for both medical and recreational use. However, in recent years, Cuba has taken steps to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of weed for personal use.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 9, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal While cannabis remains illegal in Ecuador, the country has taken steps to decriminalize its use and possession. Possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are strictly prohibited, and those caught violating these laws can face criminal charges and imprisonment.

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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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The Cannigma

JUNE 4, 2023

Peru has undergone significant changes in its cannabis laws in recent years, reflecting a more progressive approach compared to many other countries. The South American country has a rich cultural history of cannabis use, with indigenous communities using it for medicinal, spiritual, and cultural practices for centuries.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

And it gives people who have been harmed by these draconian laws a chance to move forward and embrace some semblance of the life they have long been denied.”. Prohibits the denial of employment or termination based upon a criminal history for drug possession. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. Alabama is located in the “deep south” of the US, a region with a long history of struggling with racial divides.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Penalties for cannabis offenses in Nepal Nepal maintains stringent laws when it comes to cannabis. While the law is strict, enforcement can vary in different regions of the country.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Playboy’s History with Cannabis. Back in the 1970s, a donation from Playboy was instrumental in the foundation of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Playboy’s Latest Play for Cannabis Law Reform. Now the cannabis movement has a new ally—Playboy Enterprises, owners of the infamous adult magazine.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 8, 2021

Structural stigmas are best exemplified by laws that continue to outlaw cannabis or restrict its use, and we know that Black Americans are still more likely to be arrested for cannabis — even in jurisdictions where it’s legal. There’s a long, emotional history of incarceration among communities of color.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Drugs and Thailand use to get you locked up abroad, but since 2018, Thailand started easing cannabis laws. In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. Decriminalized Marijuana is a Rarity in Asia. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is still 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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

To many outsiders, the United States would appear to have complex laws when it comes to certain areas. Not only is there federal law but there are also state laws, and sometimes they seem to conflict and contradict each other. Back in 1973, Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession of cannabis.

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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. Current Cannabis Laws in Texas. Prior to the year 1973, Texas had the harshest cannabis laws of any state in the nation.

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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

In some countries, it is now legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, and more and more countries are passing laws to allow the use of cannabis. It appears that throughout history, cannabis crops were very important and not merely for its psychoactive properties. But how did marijuana become illegal in the US anyway?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

It was signed into law by the mayor a few days later. 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 expanded decriminalization.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

The country has strict prohibition laws, and violating these can come with fines or hefty jail sentences. 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.

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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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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). 23 that the new law is unconstitutional, according to an Idaho Statesman report.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 16, 2020

A Brief History of Marijuana. More and more states are decriminalizing marijuana, while a few others have made medical marijuana legal. Legalization, Decriminalization, and Medical Marijuana. Marijuana has an interesting history. If you’ve been wondering “Can my state make MMJ illegal again?”,

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Idaho Way , formerly known as the Idaho Citizen Coalition for Cannabis, is also working to bring cannabis policy reform to Idaho in the form of a decriminalization initiative called the Personal Adult Marijuana Decriminalization Act (PAMDA). 23 that the new law is unconstitutional, according to an Idaho Statesman report.

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