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Jan 06, 2023

Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn't Constitute Child Neglect

"Because the use of marijuana under AMMA 'must be considered the equivalent of the use of any other medication under the direction of a physician,' the exposure of [the plaintiff's] infant to marijuana resulted from medical treatment and did not constitut...

Jan 06, 2023

Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids

"Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances. So it is no wonder that those with lega...

Jan 05, 2023

Kentucky: Governor Beshear Calls for Legalization of Medical Cannabis

During his State of the Commonwealth Address delivered Wednesday evening, Democratic Governor Andy Beshear called for the legalization of medical cannabis in Kentucky The post Kentucky: Governor Beshear Calls for Legalization of Medical Cannabis appeared ...

Jan 04, 2023

Will Oklahoma Be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana?

Oklahoma voters will decide on a citizens' initiated measure (State Question 820) legalizing the adult-use marijuana market in a special election to be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  The post Will Oklahoma Be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana? app...

Jan 04, 2023

Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law

"The adoption of this law will make it so that tens of thousands of Ohioans are no longer stigmatized and disenfranchised by the collateral consequences resulting from a minor marijuana violation," said Jax James, NORML's State Policy Manager. The post Oh...

Jan 03, 2023

Connecticut: Officials Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions

"Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "Our sense ...

Jan 03, 2023

Virgin Islands: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions

"Once implemented, … the Territory will see an industry that is inclusive and diverse, and most importantly, safe," said the bill's sponsor. "It is my hope that the current administration implements [the law] to its full potential, for the benefit o...

Jan 01, 2023

Maryland: Civil Penalties Take Effect for Cannabis Possession

Under the new law, adults who possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis (and/or up to 12 grams of cannabis concentrates and/or any cannabis product containing up to 750 mgs of THC) are subject to a civil violation, punishable by no more than a $100 fine. Adult...

Dec 30, 2022

Kentucky NORML Meets with Governor Beshear on Medical Cannabis

Kentucky NORML sponsors exhibit at Capitol in support of medical cannabis legalization The post Kentucky NORML Meets with Governor Beshear on Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Dec 28, 2022

Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML's State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement. The post Looking Ah...

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