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Jun 23, 2023

Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect This Week

Beginning on July 1, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates. The post Maryland: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Take Effect This Week appeared first on NORML.

Jun 23, 2023

NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must Be Removed from the Controlled Substances Act to Resolve State/Federal Conflicts

Descheduling cannabis removes the threat of undue federal intrusion in existing state marijuana programs and respects America's longstanding federalist principles allowing states to serve as "laboratories of Democracy." The post NORML Op-Ed: Cannabis Must...

Jun 21, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023

Highlights include LA, ME, NV, NJ, PA, & VT. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Jun 20, 2023

280E Is Harming Legal Cannabis Businesses; These States Are Legislating Change

Excess tax burdens imposed on state-legal cannabis businesses are destroying their profitability. These states are legislating change. The post 280E Is Harming Legal Cannabis Businesses; These States Are Legislating Change appeared first on NORML.

Jun 19, 2023

I'm Interning at NORML to Become a Better Advocate

"Interning with NORML provides me with the opportunity to engage in projects that closely align with my passion. I aspire to change the social stigmas surrounding marijuana and marijuana use. I also aspire to promote the therapeutic utility of cannabis." ...

Jun 16, 2023

Louisiana: Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law

"Tens of thousands of Louisianans carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that the majority of state residents no longer believe should be a crime. Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials a...

Jun 15, 2023

Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients

The new law significantly increases the amount of cannabis patients may home cultivate and doubles the amount of THC available in certain marijuana products. The post Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients appea...

Jun 14, 2023

Maine: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Protecting Cannabis Use While on Probation

"This measure reinforces the reality that the responsible, adult-use of cannabis is legal in the state of Maine and that those who engage in this lawful behavior should not face discrimination for their actions." The post Maine: Lawmakers Advance Legislat...

Jun 14, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023

Highlights include: CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, NV, NY, OH, PA, & VT The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Jun 13, 2023

Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Dispensaries Not Correlated with Higher Rates of Youth Marijuana Use

"This study found no evidence for increased cannabis use among youth living in zip codes with active medical cannabis dispensaries. In fact, 12th graders living in zip codes with dispensaries had lower past-year and past-30-day cannabis use." The post Ana...

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