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Jun 22, 2021

Louisiana: Governor Signs Bill into Law Repealing Ban on Medical Cannabis Flower

The measure allows patients to purchase up to two and a half ounces of medical cannabis flower per 14 day period. The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Bill into Law Repealing Ban on Medical Cannabis Flower appeared first on NORML.

Jun 22, 2021

Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

"Rhode Island is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalization." The post Rhode Island: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill appeared first on NORML.

Jun 22, 2021

Connecticut Becomes 18th State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

"This legislation recognizes that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should not be a crime, and that those who carry the stigma of a criminal record for their past use of cannabis should receive relief." The post Connecticut Becomes 18th State to ...

Jun 18, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/18/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/18/21 appeared first on NORML.

Jun 17, 2021

Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients

Senate Bill 60 permits certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to issue medical cannabis recommendations to those ages 18 and older. The measure took immediate effect upon passage. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access t...

Jun 17, 2021

Connecticut Poised to Become Next State to Legalize Marijuana for Adults

"Marginalized communities have disproportionately suffered for decades because of the discriminatory enforcement of marijuana laws in Connecticut. This bill is a step toward addressing that shameful legacy and it will provide long-needed relief to communi...

Jun 16, 2021

Texas: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation into Law

House Bill 1535 allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients with PTSD and all forms of cancer. The measure also raise the cap on THC from 0.5 to one percent. The post Texas: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation into Law ap...

Jun 15, 2021

Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation Signed into Law

"The passage of this legislation is great progress toward ending the racially discriminatory policy of branding otherwise law-abiding Louisianans as criminals for minor marijuana possession offenses when law enforcement should instead be focusing on fight...

Jun 15, 2021

Connecticut: Senate Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Legalization Bill on First Day of Special Session

The House is expected to take up the proposal Wednesday. The post Connecticut: Senate Lawmakers Advance Marijuana Legalization Bill on First Day of Special Session appeared first on NORML.

Jun 14, 2021

Montana: Opponents Drop Lawsuit Challenging Voter-Approved Legalization Initiative

The suit claimed that the initiative language was unconstitutional because it earmarked a portion of tax revenues from retail marijuana sales. The post Montana: Opponents Drop Lawsuit Challenging Voter-Approved Legalization Initiative appeared first on NO...

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