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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced

NORML

MAY 2, 2024

The post Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced appeared first on NORML. Perhaps most tellingly, our political opponents are also touting its significance, pledging to take whatever steps necessary to derail this proposed policy change.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations.

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees. ” .”

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Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect

NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The post Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect appeared first on NORML. Adults may purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flowers and/or up to one-quarter of an ounce of concentrates from licensed retailers beginning January 1st.

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

In this discussion, Jonathan will cover: The difference in business opportunities in the medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, and hemp industries. Join international cannabis and securities business attorney Jonathan Bench as he provides some pitfalls and best practices for companies & individuals looking to engage with the U.S.

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New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In advancing these legislative goals, Congress is not necessarily endorsing any state or territory’s legalization of marijuana-related transactions; similarly, the enactment of the SAFE Banking Act is not a call for the legalization of medical or retail marijuana in those jurisdictions that choose not to pursue such an approach.

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Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US

NORML

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US appeared first on NORML. We’re only a couple weeks into this year’s legislative season, and we’re already seeing a flurry of activity in state capitols nationwide.

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Marijuana Legislation

Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. As research into cannabis and terpenes progresses, it is changing a lot of what we used to think we knew about marijuana. What Are Terpenes? Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.

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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

NORML

MARCH 1, 2024

"Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not." The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML.

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Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High appeared first on NORML. To be blunt, this change in public opinion is remarkable.

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Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Authors concluded: “Marijuana legalization led to a larger increase in tourism in Colorado than Washington. A third possible explanation is that Washington is adjacent to British Columbia which has a strong reputation for growing marijuana and a laid-back attitude toward marijuana consumption (though use remains illegal).

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Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal”

NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

That's because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition." The post Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal” appeared first on NORML.

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Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. If you are a grower, you can usually grow more plants with a medical marijuana card, so check the laws in your state.

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Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

NORML

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If passed, Ohio will be the 24th state to legalize the adult-use marijuana market, and the 14th do so by a public vote. The post Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

NORML

MARCH 28, 2024

The post Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML. The only protection Youngkin’s veto provides is to the illicit market that has ballooned during his time office.”

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Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The post Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances appeared first on NORML. "This survey's findings are an important addition to the growing body of literature suggesting that, in some instances, cannabis may act as an intervention for people seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.”

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NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

NORML

APRIL 18, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success appeared first on NORML. After a century of failed policies and “canna-bigotry,” the verdict is in. Legalization is a success, and the end of cannabis prohibition can’t come soon enough.

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Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated

NORML

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

"These audio recordings reinforce the fact that the federal government's decision to strictly criminalize marijuana was primarily a political one," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said.

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FBI: Nearly One Quarter of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession

NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

"Hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to be arrested annually for low-level cannabis-related violations even though a majority of voters no longer believe that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should be a crime.”

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DEA Judge Provides Timeline for Witness Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The post DEA Judge Provides Timeline for Witness Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing appeared first on NORML. DEA Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney has ordered witness testimony to begin on Tuesday, January 22, 2025.

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Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana — Enough Is Enough

NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The post Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana — Enough Is Enough appeared first on NORML. At NORML, this is a stark reminder of why we do the work that we do and how much more still needs to be done.

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NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

NORML

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health appeared first on NORML. Those populations most vulnerable to cannabis-related adverse health events stand to benefit from a regulatory environment that promotes consumer education, product quality control and responsible use.

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Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida

NORML

OCTOBER 28, 2024

And when it comes to my civil liberty to enjoy marijuana as a responsible adult, there’s no good reason for our government to stop me. The post Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida appeared first on NORML. For me, "high" is a place. and sometimes I want to go there.

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NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Numerous studies assessing the long-term health impacts of cannabis smoke exposure belie the myth that marijuana is associated with the same sort of well established, adverse respiratory hazards as tobacco. The post NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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Maryland: Governor to Issue Mass Pardons For Those With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions

NORML

JUNE 17, 2024

Moore’s pardon action automatically forgives every misdemeanor marijuana possession charge the Maryland judiciary can locate in the state’s electronic court records system, along with every misdemeanor paraphernalia charge tied to use or possession of marijuana.

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Hawaii: Lawmakers Advance Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills

NORML

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Legislation is advancing to legalize the adult use market and to facilitate the expungement of marijuana-related criminal records. The post Hawaii: Lawmakers Advance Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills appeared first on NORML.

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NORML Formally Responds to DEA’s Proposed Changes to Marijuana Cultivation Rules

NORML

APRIL 8, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has formally submitted comments to the US Federal Register opposing the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule changes governing the federal production and distribution of cannabis for clinical research purposes. In 2007, the agency lost yet another lawsuit.

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Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November

NORML

APRIL 2, 2024

"A majority of Floridians, like most voters nationwide, support repealing our failed marijuana prohibition laws and replacing them with a system of legalization and regulation. The post Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November appeared first on NORML.

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NORML Files Notice of Intent to Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

NORML

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The post NORML Files Notice of Intent to Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing appeared first on NORML. "We believe NORML has well earned a seat at the table, and that it is in the public interest for it to be heard."

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Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

NORML

JULY 24, 2024

The post Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade appeared first on NORML. “Prevalence of cannabis use did not change among youth over time,” the study’s authors concluded.

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Poll: Respondents in Adult-Use Marijuana States Say Legalization Has Been Successful

NORML

MAY 13, 2020

Most adults living in states where marijuana use is legal view the policy change as successful, according to state-specific polling data compiled by YouGov.com. “In the minds of most Americans, adult-use marijuana regulations are operating as voters intended and in a manner that is consistent with their expectations.”

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Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

NORML

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity appeared first on NORML.

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West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession

NORML

AUGUST 20, 2024

The post West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML. The post West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession appeared first on NORML.

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Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

NORML

MAY 10, 2024

The post Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal appeared first on NORML. "Most Americans have tried cannabis and few regret having done so. This is reflected in the public’s consistent support for legalizing and regulating cannabis.”

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

NORML

JUNE 24, 2024

"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." The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia appeared first on NORML.

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Texas: Dallas Voters To Decide Marijuana Depenalization Measure This Fall

NORML

JULY 23, 2024

The proposed ordinance states: "The City’s policy shall be to make enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession its lowest enforcement priority. The City shall update its relevant policies to ensure that public safety resources are not wasted on misdemeanor marijuana enforcement."

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder… The post A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker appeared first on NORML.

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Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

NORML

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML. "The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace."

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Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One

NORML

MAY 17, 2024

That’s because these policies are largely working as intended and because voters prefer legalization and regulation over the failed policy of marijuana prohibition.” The post Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One appeared first on NORML.

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JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use

NORML

APRIL 26, 2024

Consistent with prior analyses, researchers determined, “There was no evidence that RML [recreational marijuana laws] were associated with encouraging youth marijuana use." The post JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use appeared first on NORML.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet , ‘Marijuana Regulation: Impact on Health, Safety, Economy.’ . … If cannabis industry jobs were tallied like other jobs, … legal cannabis would be acknowledged as the fastest growing industry in America.”

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North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

NORML

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot appeared first on NORML. North Dakota voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a citizens' initiated ballot measure legalizing the use, home cultivation, and retail sale of cannabis.

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FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022

NORML

OCTOBER 18, 2023

"Even from this incomplete data set, it remains clear that marijuana seizures and prosecutions remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States." The post FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced

House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

Trending Sources

Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

Nevada: New Marijuana Possession Limits Set to Take Effect

Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

New Jersey: Assembly Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation

Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

Marijuana Momentum Heats Up Across The US

Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

Public Support for Marijuana Legalization Achieves Historic High

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated with Tourism Spike

Gallup: More Americans Than Ever Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal”

Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Virginia: Governor Vetoes Legislation Licensing Marijuana Sales

Marijuana Consumers Frequently Report Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol, Other Substances

NORML Op-Ed: State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success

Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated

FBI: Nearly One Quarter of All Drug-Related Arrests Are for Marijuana Possession

DEA Judge Provides Timeline for Witness Testimony in Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

Over 600 Americans Are Arrested Daily for Marijuana — Enough Is Enough

NORML Op-Ed: Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Jeopardize Mental Health

Rick Steves: It’s Time To Legalize the Adult Use of Marijuana in Florida

NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

Maryland: Governor to Issue Mass Pardons For Those With Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions

Hawaii: Lawmakers Advance Multiple Marijuana Reform Bills

NORML Formally Responds to DEA’s Proposed Changes to Marijuana Cultivation Rules

Florida: Voters Will Decide Marijuana Sales Measure This November

NORML Files Notice of Intent to Participate in DEA’s Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

Analysis: No Increase in Rates of Marijuana Use Among Youth Over Past Decade

Poll: Respondents in Adult-Use Marijuana States Say Legalization Has Been Successful

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Greater Levels of Physical Activity

West Virginia: Charleston Adopts Citizens’ Initiated Measure Depenalizing Marijuana Possession

Poll: Majority of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and Say It Should Be Legal

Louisiana: Governor Signs Legislation Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

Texas: Dallas Voters To Decide Marijuana Depenalization Measure This Fall

A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule

Poll: Registered Voters’ Support Legalizing Marijuana By a Margin of More Than Two-To-One

JAMA Psychiatry: “No Evidence” That Marijuana Legalization Laws Encourage Youth Use

Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 240,000 Full-Time Workers

North Dakota: Marijuana Legalization Measure Will Appear on November Ballot

FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022

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