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Jul 06, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023

This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR. The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/6/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Jul 05, 2023

Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect

Multiple improvements to the state's medical program became law July 1, 2023. The post Virginia: Changes to Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

Jun 28, 2023

Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday

As of this Saturday, July 1st, those age 21 or older may begin legally growing personal use quantities of cannabis at home. The post Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday appeared first on NORML.

Jun 28, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023

Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/28/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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...

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