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Jun 05, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/4/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/4/21 appeared first on NORML.

Jun 03, 2021

Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State's Medical Cannabis Access Law

The measure makes numerous changes to the state's medical program -- several of which may hamper patients' access to medical cannabis products. The post Colorado: Senate Lawmakers Advance Measure Amending State's Medical Cannabis Access Law appeared first...

Jun 02, 2021

Louisiana: Lawmakers Advance Measure to Repeal Ban on Medical Cannabis Flower

The measure will now head to the desk of Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards. The post Louisiana: Lawmakers Advance Measure to Repeal Ban on Medical Cannabis Flower appeared first on NORML.

Jun 02, 2021

NORML Issues Statement Regarding Amazon's New Workplace Drug Testing Rules, Support for Legalization

"Several states, like Nevada and New York, have moved in this direction – as have numerous cities, like Atlanta and Philadelphia – and it is no surprise to see major employers moving in this same, common-sense direction." The post NORML Issues Stateme...

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.

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