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.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

17 December… A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin.

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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

MARCH 13, 2020

In January, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote a letter to state lawmakers urging them to reject the commission’s recommendations, opining that medicalization is “preempted” federal anti-drug laws and “exacerbate” opioid misuse.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018.

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NORML

JULY 31, 2021

House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time. The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 4, 2021

Under state law, possessing between one and two ounces of cannabis is classified as a petty offense, punishable by a civil penalty of $100. House Bill 1090 eliminates those civil penalties.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb. Theres no ambiguity or loophole.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

has sparked litigation in the state. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., Hemp Grower reports. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., has sparked a lawsuit against authorities.

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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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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

This is because federal law continues to inappropriately define all marijuana-related endeavors as criminal enterprises, including those commercial activities that are licensed and legally regulated under state laws. You can send a message to your lawmakers in support of the SAFE Banking Act by clicking here.

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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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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It is evident through all of their constant obstruction that, without the overwhelming consent of the voters, state lawmakers in Mississippi would’ve never bothered to pass legislation to improve the quality of life of their constituents.

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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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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

“Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

Further, marijuana would be removed from the enforcement power from the US Drug Enforcement Administration in matters concerning marijuana possession, production, and sales, to a newly renamed Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to ensure compliance with state laws and prevent illegal trafficking of the substance.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

’ Finally, NORML would like once again to reaffirm its longstanding position regarding the need for state laws to recognize and to permit patients to engage in personal cultivation. 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

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.". NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano called the legislation "a common sense fix.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

” HOD adopts Res 104: Urges Congress to end conflict between some state laws and federal law over marijuana regulation and update federal marijuana policy. — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) August 12, 2019.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Patients often use both marijuana and cannabis to refer to the plant, with many calling it marijuana, the name used in many state laws and regulations, as well as federal law, but that is changing rapidly. For at least the last half-century, marijuana has been the most prevalent term, but cannabis is gaining currency.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

However, since 2014, members of Congress have passed annual spending bills that included a provision protecting those who engage in the state-sanctioned use and dispensing of medical cannabis from undue prosecution by the Department of Justice.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

.” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. public health.” The proposed initiative permits qualifying patients to possess up to 2.5

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Under state law, the possession of up to 100 grams of cannabis is classified as a minor misdemeanor offense. Cincinnati is one of a growing number of Ohio municipalities, including Athens and Toledo, to eliminate marijuana possession penalties.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

. “Voter attitudes are no longer reflected in state law, and candidates on the campaign trail would be wise to take note.” Under state law , first-time possession offenders face up to 30 days in jail and a criminal record.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Voters in the cities of Bremen (population 1,500) and Nelsonville (population 5,400) p assed similar ballot proposals amending “the penalty for misdemeanor marijuana offenses ( 200 grams ) to [the] lowest penalty allowed by the state law.”

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NORML

APRIL 18, 2019

Under state law , the possession of more than ten grams of cannabis but less than 30 grams is classified as a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail. Foxx also indicated that her office is reviewing policies regarding whether to bring criminal prosecutions in cases involving marijuana sales.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

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. DE 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.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

even if the business is legal under local or state law.” . “Businesses that aren’t eligible include marijuana growers and dispensers, businesses that sell cannabis products, etc.,

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2020

State laws are constantly shifting on cannabis legalization. Learn more about states where marijuana is legal—either for adult-use, medical use, or both. The post Where is cannabis legal? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Under state law , marijuana possession offenses involving over 42.5 Freeman said the policy change was necessary because he believes that the state law is overly punitive and produces racial disparities in incarceration rates. “Spending resources on these cases is just wrong.”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Under state law , the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis is a civil violation. These changes include encouraging prosecutors and “police agencies to expand the use of civil citations [for] marijuana possession in lieu of criminal arrest.”

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2023

MJ Biz report The Louisiana health department has been allowing 200-plus intoxicating hemp products that violate state law to be marketed and sold, according to a recent audit. Under Louisiana state law, hemp products are limited to no more than 8 milligrams of THC per serving and no more than 1% THC by total concentration.

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