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Feb 08, 2021

South Dakota: Circuit Judge Rules Against Implementation of Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Measure

Proponents of Measure A, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, say that they will appeal the ruling to the state's Supreme Court. In a Facebook post, the group stated: "This is not over. We will appeal. We will prevail." The post South Dakota: Circuit...

Feb 05, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/5/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/5/21 appeared first on NORML.

Feb 05, 2021

Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Measures in Historic Votes

"Virginians have been clear in their support for this issue and Governor Northam agrees, it is time to legalize the responsible use of cannabis by adults in the Commonwealth." The post Virginia: House and Senate Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Legalization Me...

Feb 04, 2021

Clinical Trial: Whole-Plant Cannabis Extracts Associated with Improved Outcomes in Autistic Patients

"In this study, we have demonstrated for the first time in a placebo-controlled trial that cannabinoid treatment has the potential to decrease disruptive behaviors associated with ASD, with acceptable tolerability." The post Clinical Trial: Whole-Plant Ca...

Feb 02, 2021

Virginia: Where Marijuana Reform Legislation Stands Ahead of Friday's Crossover Deadline

And, a just-released statewide poll shows 68% of registered voters in Virginia, including majorities of Democrats and Republicans, support legalizing marijuana for adults. The post Virginia: Where Marijuana Reform Legislation Stands Ahead of Friday's Cro...

Feb 01, 2021

Philadelphia: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Drop By Eighty Percent

This is likely a result of a 2014 ordinance decriminalizing possession along with new procedures adopted by District Attorney Larry Krasner, a civil rights attorney elected in 2017. The post Philadelphia: Marijuana Treatment Admissions Drop By Eighty Perc...

Feb 01, 2021

Senate Leadership Coalition Announces Intention To Release Comprehensive Legislation To End Marijuana Prohibition

Senators Cory Booker, Ron Wyden, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today issued a joint statement declaring their intention to release a draft discussion bill outlining how best to legalize and regulate cannabis and cannabis commerce in a post-prohibition...

Jan 31, 2021

New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization "Cleanup” Bill

The measure imposes a civil penalty of $50 for those ages 18-20 caught in possession of up to one ounce, and $100 for more than one ounce of marijuana. The post New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance New Marijuana Legalization "Cleanup" Bill appeared first on NORM...

Jan 29, 2021

Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Any Rise in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions

"We found that the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Colorado and Washington did not result in an increase in SUD [substance use disorder] treatment admissions for cocaine, opioids, or methamphetamines among adolescents or emerging adults." Th...

Jan 29, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/29/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/29/21 appeared first on NORML.

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