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Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

NORML

"State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia."

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Washington: New State Law Takes Effect Barring Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most Employees

NORML

The new law states, “It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in the initial hiring for employment if the discrimination is based upon the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace."

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination.

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

NORML

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states. The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/21/20

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup. Many state capitols around the country have suspended legislative sessions, continued to vote on key bills remotely, or have at the very least closed to the public and nonessential business. AK resident? California. CA resident? MS resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school.

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Federal Legislation To Facilitate Interstate Marijuana Commerce Introduced

NORML

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “Just as Americans around the country enjoy Kentucky bourbon, so should they be allowed to enjoy Oregon cannabis.”