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May 04, 2021

Colorado: Legislature Approves Measure Eliminating Civil Penalties for Possessing Between One and Two Ounces of Cannabis

Under state law, possessing between one and two ounces of cannabis is classified as a petty offense, punishable by a civil penalty of $100. House Bill 1090 eliminates those civil penalties. The post Colorado: Legislature Approves Measure Eliminating Civil...

May 02, 2021

Philadelphia: Mayor Signs Law Prohibiting Pre-Employment Drug Screening for Cannabis

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed municipal legislation into law prohibiting certain citywide employers from requiring prospective hires to pass a pre-employment drug screen. It takes effect on January 1, 2022. The post Philadelphia: Mayor Signs La...

Apr 30, 2021

Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization

"HB150 will reduce arrests and create much needed jobs and business opportunities for our city and state to help reduce the unemployment rate, especially post-pandemic." The post Wilmington, Delaware City Council Votes to Support Cannabis Legalization app...

Apr 30, 2021

Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/30/21

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/30/21 appeared first on NORML.

Apr 29, 2021

Dozens of Congressional Leaders Sign Letter To Restrict DOJ Enforcement Of Prohibition

Today, a bipartisan group of 44 representatives sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for the upcoming FY 2022 spending package to build upon existing policy for state-legal medical marijuana programs and expand protections to includ...

Apr 29, 2021

The Marijuana Data Collection Act Reintroduced

Today, the bipartisan Marijuana Data Collection Act was introduced, led by Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Reps. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) and Don Young (R-AK). The post The Marijuana Data Collection Act Reintroduced appeared first...

Apr 29, 2021

Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Medical Marijuana Expansion, Penalty Reduction Measures

House lawmakers approved two bills so far, with a third anticipated later this week. The post Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Medical Marijuana Expansion, Penalty Reduction Measures appeared first on NORML.

Apr 28, 2021

South Dakota Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Litigation Challenging State's Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Initiative

"Legalization opponents cannot succeed in the court of public opinion or at the ballot box. Thus, they are now seeking to overturn election results after the fact." The post South Dakota Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Litigation Challenging State's Vote...

Apr 28, 2021

Hemp In The U.S. Botanic Garden, If These Members Of Congress Have Their Say

Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton, Barbara Lee, and Earl Blumenauer recently sent a letter to the Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden, Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin requesting that male and female hemp plants be on display. The post He...

Apr 28, 2021

Montana Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Amend Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law

The measure decreases the personal cultivation limit from four mature plants per adult and eight mature plants per household as originally approved by voters, to two mature plants per adult and four mature plants per household. The post Montana Lawmakers ...

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