Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2021

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. One of the very first records of “shotgunning” cannabis in recorded history was directly linked to text written by Martineau from her travels in the desert. Let’s take a closer look at 2 other women that are quite vital to cannabis history.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2023

Altieri assumed the leadership role in November 2016, directing NORML during one of the more successful periods in the marijuana law reform movement’s history. The post NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri Stepping Down from Leadership Position appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2021

The post The legal history of the use of Peyote by the Native American Church first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. … Read More.

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Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

In many cases throughout history, mind-altering substance use was sanctioned by the government. The post Drug Use During Battle, Part 1 – A Military History Crossword appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. Whether […].

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2023

IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.

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NORML

JUNE 20, 2019

The federal government is out of touch and our cannabis laws are out of date. Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition. “We have much more work to do.

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NORML

AUGUST 12, 2019

The hysteria around marijuana is starting to lift as states across the country lead the way in reforming their marijuana laws. That is why the introduction of The MORE Act is a critical step toward creating just laws around marijuana. TAKE ACTION: Support the MORE Act and critical reforms to marijuana laws!

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

This week cannabis legislation made history. This bill will still need to pass the Senate and be signed into law, but it serves as a marker of the progress cannabis legislation has made. -Sean Khalepari, ASA Regulatory Affairs Coordinator.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Abby Michels has joined the Green Light Law Group as a litigation attorney, bringing more than two dozen years of litigation experience to the firm. Prior to joining the Green Light team, she worked in a variety of litigation contexts including art law, business law, personal injury, and construction defect.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. Japanese authorities can prosecute citizens for violating its cannabis laws — even if they used it abroad. But in modern times? Shutterstock).

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

The existing language maintains that federal funds cannot be used to prevent states from “implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana.” Send a message to your lawmaker in less than 20 seconds right now.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 11, 2019

On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. California, New York, Virginia and Washington all have active 2019 Legislation for Allowing Safe Access to Medical Cannabis in School that is expected to pass into law.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Among those respondents with a history of taking prescription sleep aids, 83 percent reported either reducing or ceasing their use of those medicines. Among those respondents with a history of consuming prescription opioids, 88 percent reported mitigating or stopping their use.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The post Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp PRESS RELEASE: The Largest Cannabis SPAC in History, Announces Transaction with Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Roc Nation, Caliva and Left Coast Ventures first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Who Is … Read More.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

During a recent interview with the Westword , Ashley Weber, executive director of Colorado NORML shared a few tips for marijuana law reform advocates who want to get involved in the legislative process: “It’s about getting to know your representatives, and writing them daily if something’s important.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The intention of this report is to provide the truth surrounding the history of cannabis prohibition, the ‘evidence of no evidence’ for the foundations of … Read More. The post Article: (UK) Cannabis and the Law – No Evidence, No Crime? A ‘Seed our Future Campaign’ Report Oct 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country renowned for its limestone caves, historic mosques, and classical Roman ruins went down in history last year when it became the first-ever Arabic state to legalize medical and industrial cannabis cultivation. The History of Cannabis in Lebanon. Lebanon’s Medical Cannabis Exports.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. The post What’s Going On With Cannabis Labor Laws? Labor unions in the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. To address that concern, the Nevada Legislature passed a law requiring employers to attempt to make reasonable accommodations for its employees’ use of medical cannabis outside of the workplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes. Meanwhile, people requiring medical cannabis and legalization advocates will experience a battle against the government and law enforcement agencies.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Idaho: Idaho has strict marijuana laws and does not have an MMJ program.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

As many of you know, two years ago we launched the Cannabis Caucus, a first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws and two weeks ago, we were proud to add Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) as co-chairs to our growing group.

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NORML

MARCH 16, 2020

For the past 50 years, we have worked together to combat our nation’s unjust marijuana laws. While marijuana law reform may not be a top priority for our legislators, the media, and the broader public for the time being, history informs us that these crises do not last forever.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

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, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident?

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

In this article, youll discover the complicated history of legal cannabis in South Dakota, why recreational cannabis failed despite voters’ wishes, and why some medical dispensaries in South Dakota are now closing their doors. They have helped pass 15 medical cannabis laws and played a leading role in 14 of the 24 legalization states.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

In fact, it is precisely because marijuana use may pose potential risks to certain consumers — for example, adolescents or people with a family history of psychiatric illness — that NORML believes that lawmakers should regulate it accordingly.

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

The Nature of Drugs presents Sasha Shulgin’s popular San Francisco State University course on what drugs are, how they work, how they are processed by the body, and how they affect our society.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The criminalization of so-called “soft drugs”—marijuana and its derivatives, such as hash—has a long history In Italy. The post Article: The Crisis of Marijuana Criminalization in Italy first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Between the 1940s and the 1960s, … Read More.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2025

From the beginning, women have played pivotal roles in the cannabis movement, often without due recognitionchallenging outdated laws, fighting stigma, protecting people, and helping to build an industry from the ground up. The post Women Leading the Charge: A Celebration of Trailblazers in Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. The light at the end of the dark tunnel of prohibition is getting closer, let’s unite and make real marijuana law reform at the federal level a reality. Click here to share this alert on Facebook.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

This week, history was made. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

The CAOA does not allow states to prohibit interstate transfer of lawful cannabis or cannabis products through its borders for lawful delivery into another state. Both product types are currently under the jurisdiction of FDA but are not currently recognized as lawful products. Regulatory Oversight of Hemp and Cannabis.

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NORML

JULY 10, 2019

Last week, on the Fourth of July, as we celebrated our freedom, I kept thinking how it’s high time to end once and for all the racist, counter-productive, and outdated laws that still bring great harm to hundreds of thousands of Americans and deny us a civil liberty we know is ours. We worked hard. We worked together. And we won!

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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