Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp. For at least the last half-century, marijuana has been the most prevalent term, but cannabis is gaining currency. comes with the territory.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

The post IL: Springfield unable to spend marijuana money because of state law. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. … Read More.

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2021

AUGUSTA – Today, the state’s cannabis regulators at the Office of Marijuana… Read More. The post Alert – Maine: State Marijuana Regulators Propose Medical Rules to Mirror State Law first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Virtual public hearing scheduled for March 22, 2021.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. “Voter attitudes are no longer reflected in state law, and candidates on the campaign trail would be wise to take note.”

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Members of the Cincinnati City Council have voted in favor of a municipal measure eliminating criminal and civil penalties for marijuana possession. The new local law takes effect on July 12. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills. Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products.

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NORML

APRIL 13, 2022

Those seeking to expunge their records should not be penalized simply because they have recently engaged in behavior that is now perfectly legal under state law.". The post Illinois: Bill Eliminates Marijuana Drug Testing Requirement for Those Seeking to Have Their Criminal Records Expunged appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Per the release distributed by Senator Wyden : Wyden and Blumenauer’s State Cannabis Commerce Act would make these existing protections permanent and expand them to include all cannabis producers and consumers in compliance with state law.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Our archaic and outdated marijuana laws are turning everyday Americans into criminals. Every day, the economic and social impacts of marijuana prohibition are having devastating effects on communities across the country. Millions of people have been arrested for the possession or use of marijuana. SEND A MESSAGE NOW.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer on Friday announced that members of the House are anticipated to hold a floor vote next week on The SAFE Banking Act (HR1595), which explicitly permits banks and other financial institutions to work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable.

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. ” The abstract of the study, “Compliance with personal ID regulations by recreational marijuana stores in two U.S.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Eric Rech of Marijuana for Minnesota on legal challenge to state law – CBS Minnesota Watch CBS News Some people think a constitutional amendment allows. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

The measure places no limit on the number of dispensaries and mandates that local municipalities “shall not impair the availability of and reasonable access to medical marijuana.” ” The proposal further mandates that state officials begin providing licenses for retailers no later than August 15, 2021. public health.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General, Kathleen Jennings. Under state law , the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is a civil violation.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

Why get a medical marijuana card? I’ve been self-medicating Marijuana for a little over two years; I didn’t care that it was illegal at the time that I started using cannabis, all I cared about was how I felt afterward. Luckily, the trepidation of getting caught with medical marijuana has an easy solution nowadays. Light it up.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Minor marijuana possession offenders will no longer be criminally prosecuted in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to a new policy announced Thursday by County Attorney Mike Freeman. ” Under the policy, prosecutors will not criminally charge anyone for marijuana offenses involving the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis.

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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

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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CannaMD

MAY 23, 2023

While conflicts between federal and state law may lead you to think otherwise, figuring out cannabis (and the difference between medical and recreational marijuana) isn’t that complicated at all. Medical Marijuana Vs. Regular Recreational Marijuana Or “Weed” So what is the […]

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NORML

APRIL 18, 2019

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has pledged that her office will begin expunging thousands of low-level marijuana convictions in the coming months. Cook County, which includes Chicago, is the second-most populous county in the United States.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Voters in three Ohio municipalities have approved local ballot measures depenalizing minor marijuana possession offenses. In Northwood (population 5,600), voters enacted a new city ordinance so that the possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis within city limits is no longer subject to local penalties.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana,” Wyden tweeted on February 8. It’s time to bring our country’s marijuana policies into the 21st century, and my legislation is the way to do it.”. 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana. “I introduced S.420, NEW: I introduced S.420,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

While marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, 27 states and the District of Columbia have made medical use legal. This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. Don’t forget to sign up for our email list, and we will keep you posted as these bills and more move through your home state legislature and U.S. AK resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

.” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. CO resident? FL resident? IN resident?

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to deschedule hemp and hemp-derived CBD from the state’s list of controlled substances.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. RagingWire Telecomm., RagingWire Telecomm.,

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NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

However, marijuana reform has stalled in the past few months. Send a general letter in support of sensible marijuana reform in New Jersey NOW. There are three major reform bills in the New Jersey State Legislature during the current legislative session. For more information on this bill (and similar measure S. 2703 and A.

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Leafly

MAY 27, 2020

A 'western alliance' of legal states could regulate interstate cannabis commerce, say some industry leaders. The post COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade appeared first on Leafly.

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