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Dec 08, 2021

CBD Products Commonly Flagged by FDA for Making Unsubstantiated Claims About Treating COVID-19

"We reviewed letters over 18 months sent to violating companies by the FDA. Cannabidiol-related substances led the spectrum of products with unsubstantiated claims to treat COVID-19 infection." The post CBD Products Commonly Flagged by FDA for Maki...

Dec 07, 2021

SAFE Banking Language not Included in Final NDAA Package

It is unfortunate that Congress chose to not affirm the legitimacy of state-level marijuana legalization and instead chose to deny this emerging legal industry access to basic financial tools and services. The post SAFE Banking Language not Included in Fi...

Dec 06, 2021

Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients' Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

Under the plan, patients in the state's medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infuse...

Dec 03, 2021

Longtime Texas NORML Director Hired to Oversee State Policy Reform Efforts

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is pleased to announce the addition of Jax Finkel James to its national staff. "I am excited to join the staff at NORML where I can use the passion, lessons, and skills I have learned in Texas to ...

Dec 02, 2021

Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records

Legislation would incentivize state and local governments to expunge the criminal records of tens of millions of Americans who have previously been convicted of marijuana offenses.  The post Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legis...

Dec 01, 2021

Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2021

Since 2010, scientists have published an estimated 27,000 peer-reviewed papers specific to cannabis, with the annual number of total papers increasing every year. NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, "It is time for politicians and others to stop ...

Nov 29, 2021

Massachusetts: Majority of Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Has Been "Positive” for the State

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: "These polling results once again affirm that most voters do not experience 'buyer's remorse' following the enactment of marijuana legalization. Most Americans believe that these laws are operating in a manner ...

Nov 29, 2021

NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states. The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2021 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML.

Nov 24, 2021

Grateful for Major Marijuana Victories in 2021

As we reflect back on our many hard-earned victories of 2021, it is apparent that we have much to be thankful for. The post Grateful for Major Marijuana Victories in 2021 appeared first on NORML.

Nov 24, 2021

South Dakota: Supreme Court Strikes Down Adult-Use Marijuana Vote

"Legalization opponents cannot succeed in the court of public opinion or at the ballot box," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "Thus, they are now petitioning the courts to overturn the will of the people. Whether or not one supports marijuana ...

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