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Jul 31, 2021

Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect

House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time. The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect appeare...

Jul 28, 2021

Revised for 2021 – NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies Assessing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

This updated edition reviews over 450 peer-reviewed studies assessing the safety and efficacy of either whole-plant cannabis or cannabinoids for 23 different patient populations. The post Revised for 2021 — NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies A...

Jul 24, 2021

Upcoming Congressional House Vote on Marijuana Policy

As soon as next week, there will be a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives on an amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference. The post Upcoming Congressional House Vote on Marijuana Policy appeared first on NORML.

Jul 23, 2021

Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don't Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts

Researchers concluded, "We see no evidence that liberalized cannabis policies are directly associated with increased smoking behaviors among young adults." The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Don't Undermine Tobacco Smoking Prevention Efforts appe...

Jul 20, 2021

Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss

Investigators reported, "[D]espite significant increases in levels of cannabis use in our sample, change in cannabis use did not predict changes in motivation, which suggests that cannabis use may not lead to reductions in motivation over time." The post ...

Jul 19, 2021

Surgeon General: Don't "Lock People Up For Marijuana Use”

On Sunday, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD told CNN that "When it comes to decriminalization, I don't think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use. I don't think that serves anybody well." The post Sur...

Jul 15, 2021

Illinois: Governor Signs Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

The second lottery is reserved for equity applicants who have or whose family members have, a past marijuana conviction, or who have lived in a "disproportionately impacted area" for at least 10 years. The post Illinois: Governor Signs Equity Measure to A...

Jul 14, 2021

Comment on the new plan to end marijuana criminalization by Sens. Schumer/Booker/Wyden

This long-awaited proposal is comprehensive and includes many of the criminal justice reforms provided in the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, which passed the House of Representatives last December, and provides ample defe...

Jul 14, 2021

Senate Leader Unveils Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan

United States Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) unveiled draft legislation repealing the federal prohibition of marijuana at a press conference on Wednesday. The post Senate Leader Unveils Lon...

Jul 13, 2021

Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values

The analysis reported, "Between April 2017 and April 2021, property values rose $17,113 more in states where recreational marijuana is legal, compared to states where marijuana is illegal or limited to medicinal use." The post Analysis: Marijuana Legaliza...

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