NORML

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

"The only resolution to this constitutional conflict is for the Supreme Court to invoke the doctrine of estoppel to prevent the federal government from reversing course and retroactively penalizing that which it has protected in fostering state cannabis programs and effectively legalizing it.”.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The complete agenda for the 2020 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar, May 28-30, is now available. Gerry Goldstein will present his always popular Annual Review of Important 4th Amendment Decisions , and NORML’s Paul Armentano will deliver Cannabis, the Law, and You — A NORML Perspective of Where We Are and Where We Are Going.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access. For example, veterans who rely on the U.S.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. The program rapidly expanded to include programs in 25 states by 1982. million in 2018.

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NORML

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization laws is not associated with any significant increase in cannabis-related activity in neighboring states and counties, according to a federally funded report published by the nonprofit Justice Research and Statistics Association and first reported by MarijuanaMoment.net.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Under current law , minor marijuana possession offenses are classified as criminal misdemeanors, punishable by up to 30 days in jail, a criminal record, and the possible loss of driving privileges. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year. ”

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2019

In news that bodes well for the future of cannabis legalization in the state of New York, both chambers of the state legislature have included legalization language in their annual budget proposals. The legal allowance of home cultivation in private residences is a core tenet of NORML’s Attributes of Adult Access Regulations.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. The country’s largest party, the Christian Demorcatic Union, remains opposed to legalization. Shutterstock).

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Last week, the House agreed and passed my amendments to forbid the federal government from interfering with cannabis programs in the states, D.C. ”

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In December, the commission called for lawmakers to enact a limited legalization program. Under state law , personal marijuana possession is punishable by up to one-year in jail, while sales of cannabis are classified as felonies punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

“Given the tremendous amount of uncertainty in the broader economy, the hundreds of thousands of American workers who are employed by the state-legal marijuana industry must be respected and protected by the emergency actions being taken by elected officials,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

The ruling determined that the local (Lebanon County) ban was in conflict with the state’s medical marijuana access law, which states that Pennsylvanians registered with the program shall not be punished for their use cannabis. ” Writing for the Court, Chief Justice Thomas G.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Annually, police make over 30,000 marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 28, 2024

Last week, Cook County Government announced the launch of the Cook County Cannabis Development Grant program, which will provide up to $3.6 million in grants to businesses that have licenses awarded under the State of Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program. Willie J.R.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Broad changes to marijuana laws swept through the 2020 Virginia General Assembly. “Decriminalization is an important first step on Virginia’s path towards legal, regulated adult use, and one many thought was still years away, but we cannot stop now. .” The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Pennsylvania began offering registration for the medical cannabis program in 2017. “We are clearly going to legalize marijuana and tax it here in the Keystone State, so we should stop these arrests right now,” said Reidy. Most recently, in January, Norristown joined the list. That’s a positive,” Hoover said.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Congress will be voting on a proposal that would protect currently existing cannabis programs across the U.S. If passed, it would create protections for existing state cannabis programs, as well as any tribal medical cannabis programs. A proposed, bipartisan amendment from the House Rules Committee was presented on July 28.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. Key concerns: Expensive prices, product shortages and quality, few legal protections and the daily threat of a DUI charge. Employers and law enforcement are also playing catch up to the new laws.

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Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 29, 2019

PORTLAND — Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. But now, a few months after Congress placed the marijuana look-alike squarely in safe legal territory, the hemp industry has been unsettled by an unexpected development. Marijuana, illegal under federal law , has enough THC to get users high. Hemp has almost none — 0.3

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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. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The question : Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called “cannabis”? The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. Status : Qualified. Issue : Adult use marijuana. North Dakota.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

Is weed legal in South Carolina? South Carolina does not have legal cannabis for adult use or medical purposes. . In 2017 , the state made it legal once again to grow hemp in an effort to support the agriculture industry, which is the largest industry in the state. South Carolina medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section!

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

The Empire State took one large step for legalization and one giant step for cannabis this week when New York state lawmakers reportedly reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The bill could reportedly become law as early as next week. >> Get your NY state medical card now.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. 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 medical cannabis program.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

“Petitioner has failed to establish that he, as well as qualified patients, qualified caregivers, and reciprocal patients, have a clear legal right to purchase an additional two-ounces of medical cannabis, tax free, at this time, under the Cannabis Regulation Act,” Chavez wrote.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 8, 2024

Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Law Be Informed, recently passed a significant piece of legislation. Senate Bill 1494, which brings about notable changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. This bill, signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey, aims to enhance the regulation and oversight of medical marijuana.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Possessing cannabis is illegal in France, although in 2020, the country changed the law so that the punishment is now a €200 fine. France’s (experimental) medical cannabis program. Shutterstock.

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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. But our work isn’t over yet and we need to fight for SMART legalization now more than ever! Adequate improvements to the medical program.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The city is still in mourning for those lost to COVID-19, the governor is facing calls to resign, the Knicks are still the Knicks, and the rent is still too damn high, but let’s focus on the positive: New York has legalized recreational cannabis — effective immediately. What does the new law entail? Ron Adar/Shutterstock).

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Medical cannabis is legal in 37 states, including our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Nineteen states have legalized recreational or adult-use cannabis. Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution.

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