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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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

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the Cannabis Caucus, a first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws and two weeks ago, we were proud to add Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) as co-chairs to our growing group.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

JANUARY 9, 2019

The Cannabis Caucus was the first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws,” said Rep. I’m proud to join my colleagues in leading the effort to implement responsible, commonsense cannabis policies,” said Rep. Blumenauer.

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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 American people are overwhelmingly on our side and ready to end our failed prohibitionist policies and lately more and more elected officials are joining them. Click here to share this alert on Facebook.

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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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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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MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike. The surge in cannabis policy reform across the country and world may have caused many to anticipate a heavy blow to illegal operators, and black-market activity did experience an initial decline.

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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

JUNE 21, 2021

However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes. Therefore, you have to wait longer for the cannabis law to become lenient in this country.

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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. Background on Labor Unions in the U.S. Labor unions in the U.S. million U.S. billion by 2030.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Legendary chemist, nuanced psychonaut of molecular structure-activity relations, deep thinker on issues of societal policy, engaging storyteller, inspirational teacher, and all-around good human being — Sasha Shulgin takes us on an alchemical educational journey as if we were sitting there as students in the class from which this text arose.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

We look forward to working with candidates and consumers alike to work towards sensible solutions within marijuana policy.” Our first fundraiser’s success shows how hungry the community is for cannabis law reformation. History is being made.” ” describes Saglibene.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

history, Americans demonstrated unity around at … Read More. The post NCIA Statement On Cannabis Initiatives: Cannabis Policy Reform Wins Big On Election Night as Five States Approve Ballot Initiatives first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Here’s what they are saying as the cannabis results roll in.

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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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Freedom Leaf

MAY 14, 2019

He’d listened to a podcast I did on the topic of “psychedelic law,” a term I coined in 2010. I joined the drug policy reform movement in 1993 specifically with the goal of legalizing psychedelics, so I was glad to hear from Matthews. A Brief History Lesson. In October, the board certified the language. What I-301 Means.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Background of Study. Purpose of the Study.

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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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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. VA resident? WI resident? West Virginia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

From their blog… Q&A with Mason Marks on New Psychedelics Law and Regulation Initiative. On June 30th, the Petrie-Flom Center announced the launch of a three-year research initiative , the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) , which is supported by a generous grant from the Saisei Foundation.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

“South Dakota will become the first state in American history to vote on both medical marijuana and adult-use legalization initiatives on the same ballot,” Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project , told the website Marijuana Moment , which first broke the news.

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The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal The Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, has strict laws regarding cannabis. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis and imposes severe penalties for any violations, though according to various reports cannabis use is very common.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. In 2016, the government passed a law allowing for the medical and scientific use of cannabis. This marked a significant shift in policy, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of cannabis as a valuable medicinal resource.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 30, 2019

Taking the initiative to reform local cannabis policy from within, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. These “common sense changes,” which are to be implemented immediately, also state that the quantity a person has will not matter, and neither will the person’s criminal history, as long as it is only for personal use.

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The Cannigma

MAY 8, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Malaysia has some of the strictest cannabis laws in the world. Despite a rich history of using cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, it is currently illegal to possess, use, sell, or cultivate cannabis in Malaysia. The post Cannabis laws in Malaysia appeared first on The Cannigma.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. This came as a surprise to some considering that Thailand has a reputation for having notoriously harsh laws regarding the use, cultivation, production and transportation of any drugs.

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been grown in Morocco for centuries, and the plant is deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and history. Despite its long history in the country, cannabis has been illegal in Morocco since the 1970s, when the government passed a series of laws aimed at curbing drug use.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. Specifically, H.B.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. Legal Landscape of Cannabis Public opinion has resulted in significant changes in cannabis laws in the United States. Despite this, the real challenge is closing the gap between state-level and federal cannabis laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

This Handbook of Global Drug History is the first major attempt by historians of drugs to take stock of the recent progress and directions of this field, utilizing both a global scope and long-term historical perspective. Introduction: A New Global History of Drugs, Paul Gootenberg. Lessons from History?, Acknowledgements.

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NORML

OCTOBER 21, 2019

That marked a reversal in agency policy, as in 2011 it rejecting a ruling from its own Administrative Law Judge finding that it would be ‘in the public interest’ to grant the University of Massachusetts a license to grow marijuana for federally regulated research.

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MJ Business Attorneys

MARCH 1, 2018

CannaTech showcases the biggest industry thought leaders, known for their significant and groundbreaking contributions to the global cannabis market in fields such as science, finance, government policy and tech. ” and he will be discussing the following: A brief history of the U.S. policy towards marijuana.

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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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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The law allows employers to conduct numerous forms of drug testing for cannabis, but limits an employer’s ability to rely on a positive cannabis test result in making employment decisions. Although the law has been on the books for 18 months, the Commission has not adopted any standards.

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