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Jul 13, 2021

New Jersey Courts Vacate Almost 88,000 Marijuana Cases

These are the first of up to 360,000 cases and convictions that are eligible for vacation, dismissal and automatic expungement. The post New Jersey Courts Vacate Almost 88,000 Marijuana Cases appeared first on NORML.

Jul 12, 2021

Density of Cannabis Outlets Not Associated with Increased Intention to Use Marijuana by Young Adults

"Our results suggest that young adults who lived in an area with a greater density of any type of outlet were not significantly more likely to report stronger intentions to use cannabis, e-cigarettes, or cannabis mixed with tobacco/nicotine in the future....

Jul 12, 2021

Colorado: Legal Challenge Filed to Halt Imposition of Medical Cannabis Restrictions

The lawsuit, which was filed by a 19-year-old patient who uses cannabis for the treatment of severe epilepsy, argues that the proposed changes will unduly restrict medical cannabis access among patients and will discourage physicians from participating in...

Jul 08, 2021

Federal Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Dramatically Following Enactment of Statewide Legalization Laws

Just over 1,000 people were sentenced federally in 2020 for violating marijuana trafficking laws. That's down 67 percent since 2016, and over 80 percent since 2012 – when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize and regulate the a...

Jul 04, 2021

New Marijuana Freedoms and New Challenges on the Fourth of July

We have many new freedoms to celebrate this year, but we also face new challenges. The post New Marijuana Freedoms and New Challenges on the Fourth of July appeared first on NORML.

Jul 02, 2021

Let Richardson Race

Athlete Sha'Carri Richardson has been suspended and barred from running in the Olympic Games in Tokyo after testing positive for marijuana. The post Let Richardson Race appeared first on NORML.

Jul 01, 2021

Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannab...

Jul 01, 2021

South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Pati...

Jul 01, 2021

Justice Delayed in Delaware: Activists Respond to Cancelled Cannabis Vote

"Legalizing cannabis is about more than just allowing recreational use, or the money that can be made. This essential reform is about undoing a century of racist policies that disproportionately targeted Black and Latino communities." The post Justice Del...

Jun 28, 2021

Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States

This week marks another critical mile-marker on the road to ending marijuana prohibition in the… The post Welcome the Three New Legal Marijuana States appeared first on NORML.

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