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May 07, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/7/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/7/21 appeared first on NORML.

May 06, 2021

Alabama: Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill to Governor's Desk

Before being sent to the desk of Republican Governor Kay Ivey, it must go back to the Senate for a final vote to approve House amendments. The post Alabama: Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

May 06, 2021

Kansas: House Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Bill

SB 158 would allow patients and caregivers to purchase and possess a 30-day supply of medical cannabis at a time, a specific amount to be determined by regulators. The post Kansas: House Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Bill appeared first on NORML.

May 05, 2021

Tennessee: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Narrow Medical Marijuana Bill

The legislation makes it clear that a medical marijuana program may not operate in Tennessee until marijuana is "removed from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act." The post Tennessee: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Narrow Medical Marij...

May 04, 2021

Colorado: Legislature Approves Measure Eliminating Civil Penalties for Possessing Between One and Two Ounces of Cannabis

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. The post Colorado: Legislature Approves Measure Eliminating Civil...

May 02, 2021

Philadelphia: Mayor Signs Law Prohibiting Pre-Employment Drug Screening for Cannabis

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed municipal legislation into law prohibiting certain citywide employers from requiring prospective hires to pass a pre-employment drug screen. It takes effect on January 1, 2022. The post Philadelphia: Mayor Signs La...

Apr 30, 2021

Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization

"HB150 will reduce arrests and create much needed jobs and business opportunities for our city and state to help reduce the unemployment rate, especially post-pandemic." The post Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization app...

Apr 30, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/30/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/30/21 appeared first on NORML.

Apr 29, 2021

Dozens of Congressional Leaders Sign Letter To Restrict DOJ Enforcement Of Prohibition

Today, a bipartisan group of 44 representatives sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for the upcoming FY 2022 spending package to build upon existing policy for state-legal medical marijuana programs and expand protections to includ...

Apr 29, 2021

The Marijuana Data Collection Act Reintroduced

Today, the bipartisan Marijuana Data Collection Act was introduced, led by Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Reps. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) and Don Young (R-AK). The post The Marijuana Data Collection Act Reintroduced appeared first...

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