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May 25, 2021

Louisiana: House-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor

House Bill 652 reduces the penalty for the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana to a $100 fine only. The post Louisiana: House-Approved Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Heads to Senate Floor appeared first on NORML.

May 24, 2021

DEA Announces Intent to License Marijuana Growing Applicants

The DEA's website did not provide a timeline as to when it anticipates finalizing the applicants' grow authorizations or when it plans to take actions on the dozens of remaining applications that are still pending before the agency. The post DEA Announces...

May 21, 2021

Survey: Over Two-Thirds of Health Clinicians Acknowledge That Cannabis "Can Be Used Medically”

"Overwhelming majorities of patients and their providers acknowledge that cannabis is a legitimate medicine. Politicians should not be standing in their way by opposing efforts to permit health professionals from recommending cannabis to their patients in...

May 21, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/21/21

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

May 20, 2021

Colorado: Governor Signs Legislation Doubling Marijuana Possession Limits

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis today signed legislation, House Bill 1090, into law eliminating civil penalties for activities involving the possession of up to two ounces of either cannabis flower or concentrates. The post Colorado: Governor Signs Legislatio...

May 19, 2021

Montana: Governor Signs Measure Amending Voter-Initiated Marijuana Legalization Law

Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation into law late Wednesday amending the state's 2020 voter-approved adult-use legalization law. The post Montana: Governor Signs Measure Amending Voter-Initiated Marijuana Legalization Law appeared first on N...

May 17, 2021

Ohio: Regulators Expand List of Conditions Eligible for Medical Cannabis

Members of the Ohio State Medical Board have approved requests to expand the list of qualifying conditions to include: arthritis, chronic migraines, and complex regional pain syndrome. The post Ohio: Regulators Expand List of Conditions Eligible for Medic...

May 17, 2021

Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law

"This measure is an important first step for Alabamans." The post Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML.

May 17, 2021

Minnesota: Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Medical Cannabis Flower

A bicameral conference committee approved the policy change as part of a broader omnibus bill related to healthcare. The post Minnesota: Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Medical Cannabis Flower appeared first on NORML.

May 14, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/14/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/14/21 appeared first on NORML.

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