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Sep 29, 2021

California: Governor Signs Measure into Law Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals

"This is a simple, yet critical, move that will provide relief, compassion and dignity to terminally-ill Californians." The post California: Governor Signs Measure into Law Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals appeared first on NORML.

Sep 28, 2021

Mississippi: Lawmakers Request Special Session to Address Medical Marijuana Access

If the Governor agrees to convene a special session, it would likely begin on Friday October 1. The post Mississippi: Lawmakers Request Special Session to Address Medical Marijuana Access appeared first on NORML.

Sep 27, 2021

Marijuana Arrests Fall Precipitously Nationwide in 2020

The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined precipitously in 2020, according to data released today by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. The post Marijuana Arrests Fall Precipitously Nat...

Sep 27, 2021

Los Angeles: District Attorney to Vacate Some 60,000 Marijuana Convictions

The new cases consist of both felony and misdemeanor convictions dating back three decades.  The post Los Angeles: District Attorney to Vacate Some 60,000 Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

Sep 24, 2021

Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House

The MORE Act, which repeals federal marijuana criminalization, is set to be voted on by members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee NEXT WEEK.  The post Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition to Receive Committee Vote In US House appeared first on NOR...

Sep 24, 2021

Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers

Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law. The post Kansas City, MO: City Council Approves Measure Eliminating Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Most City Workers appeared first on NORML.

Sep 23, 2021

Analysis: Growing Number of States Allow Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis Costs by Workers' Compensation Insurance

NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: "For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, our laws and regulations are recognizing this fact and evolving their policies accordingly." The post Analysis: Growing Num...

Sep 21, 2021

Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week

Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML.

Sep 21, 2021

Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors

House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Measure Amending Cannabis Penalties for Minors appeared first o...

Sep 21, 2021

NORML Sends Letter In Support Of The SAFE Banking Act Being Attached To The NDAA

NORML maintains that the NDAA is an appropriate vehicle for the SAFE banking provisions. According to the American Legion, nearly 1 in 4 veterans report consuming cannabis. Most do so because of its therapeutic effects to mitigate symptoms of a physical o...

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