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Mar 03, 2021

Florida Guest Post: They're Politicians, Not Physicians

This message is from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Florida, this is important. While other… The post Florida Guest Post: They're Politicians, Not Physicians appeared first on NORML.

Mar 02, 2021

Montana: Lawmakers Seek to Amend Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

Since I-190 went into effect on January 1, 2021, there have been several attempts by lawmakers to impose delays and other restrictions on the voter-approved law. The post Montana: Lawmakers Seek to Amend Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law appeared ...

Mar 02, 2021

Attorney General Nominee: Marijuana Enforcement Not "Best Use” of Resources

In the recently published questions for the record (QFRs) to Judge Merrick Garland from members… The post Attorney General Nominee: Marijuana Enforcement Not “Best Use” of Resources appeared first on NORML.

Mar 01, 2021

New Mexico: House Lawmakers Approve Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Proposal

The measure, approved by a 39 to 31 vote, would allow adults to purchase at least two ounces of marijuana at a time and cultivate up to six mature plants for personal use. The post New Mexico: House Lawmakers Approve Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Propo...

Feb 27, 2021

Virginia: Legislature Gives Final Approval of Legalization Measure

The advancement of this legislation is another historic step for cannabis justice in Virginia. The bills now head to the Governor. The post Virginia: Legislature Gives Final Approval of Legalization Measure appeared first on NORML.

Feb 26, 2021

Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use

The revisions make it clear that the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act -- passed in 1988 -- remains in place, and that federal employees "are required to refrain" from the use of either cannabis or other federally controlled substances "whether on or off du...

Feb 26, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/26/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/26/21 appeared first on NORML.

Feb 25, 2021

Study: Enactment of Marijuana Legalization Laws Associated with Reductions in Opioid Prescribing Patterns

"[T]he implementation of medical marijuana laws (MMLs) and recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) reduced morphine milligram equivalents per enrollee by seven percent and 13 percent, respectively." The post Study: Enactment of Marijuana Legalization Laws Asso...

Feb 25, 2021

South Dakota: House Members Approve Legislation to Delay Implementation of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Law

House Bill 1100, which is backed by Governor Noem and other legislative leaders, pushes back the timeline from this summer until early 2022. The post South Dakota: House Members Approve Legislation to Delay Implementation of Voter-Approved Medical Cannabi...

Feb 24, 2021

Alabama: Senate Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Legislation

The measure, approved by a 21 to 8 vote, would permit patients and caregivers to possess "70 daily dosages of medical cannabis" at a time. The post Alabama: Senate Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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