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Jun 01, 2021

Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law

The measure expands the list of qualifying medical conditions, which previously only included those with intractable epilepsy. The post Tennessee: Governor Signs Narrow Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill into Law appeared first on NORML.

Jun 01, 2021

Texas: Recapping the 2021 Legislative Session

Medical cannabis expansion legislation is on its way to the governor's desk, and other updates from the 2021 legislative session. The post Texas: Recapping the 2021 Legislative Session appeared first on NORML.

Jun 01, 2021

Nevada: Lawmakers Approve Measure to Regulate Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Assembly Bill 341 would regulate two different types of establishments, both defined as "cannabis consumption lounges." The post Nevada: Lawmakers Approve Measure to Regulate Cannabis Consumption Lounges appeared first on NORML.

Jun 01, 2021

Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

The bill seeks to increase diversity in the marijuana industry by awarding new dispensary licenses. The post Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses appeared first on NORML.

May 28, 2021

History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced

The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana -- thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities. The post History...

May 28, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/28/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/28/21 appeared first on NORML.

May 28, 2021

President Biden's Budget A Mixed Bag For Cannabis Reform

The government funding proposal put forth by President Biden simultaneously contains both positive and negative aspects when it comes to marijuana policy reform efforts in the appropriations realm. The post President Biden’s Budget A Mixed Bag For C...

May 26, 2021

Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower

The new law will take effect once regulations are established, in which regulators have until March 1, 2022. The post Minnesota: Governor Signs Legislation into Law to Legalize Medical Marijuana Flower appeared first on NORML.

May 26, 2021

New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes

Under the new law, patients with insomnia and/or autism spectrum disorder are eligible to obtain medical cannabis access. The post New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes appeared first ...

May 26, 2021

Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Have Yielded Nearly $8 Billion in Tax Revenue

"As of May 2021, states reported a combined total of $7.9 billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use marijuana sales. In addition to revenue generated for statewide budgets, cities and towns have also generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in new re...

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