Marijuana reform comes with a whole array of mindsets across the world, some much sterner than the US. For instance, in the UK marijuana has had a pretty rocky road. In 2001, the country brought marijuana down from a Class B substance to Class C. This essentially decriminalized the drug. It led to a refocusing […]
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has signed legislation into law, House Bill 391, repealing the state’s ban on herbal cannabis for medically authorized patients. The new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2022, will for the first time allow state-registered patients to obtain “raw or crude” cannabis for the purpose of “inhalation.” The […]
One of the stranger legal knots that has occurred from marijuana being illegal on a federal level while legal within states is the barring of firearms. This even occurs for medical marijuana patients. When applying for a gun license, applicants are specifically asked whether or not they smoke marijuana. If yes, no license, and if […]
It’s one thing to sign a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. It’s another thing to partake. Next week, Connecticut will legalize marijuana, and in an interview, Governor Ned Lamont was asked if he would then be willing to smoke a joint. “Time will tell,” was his response. To be fair, he seems a little […]
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) signed legislation into law to remove the threat of jail time for low-level marijuana possession offenses. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation into law to expand the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), the state’s low-THC medical cannabis program. […]
While everyone is excited for the potential of the MORE act in the House, there are some clear areas of concern when it comes to everyone getting a fair share of the lucrative money pie. Lots of marijuana advocates are concerned about a big business takeover, following in the footsteps of the tobacco and alcohol […]
House members have approved legislation, Senate Bill 1201, legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and sale, during a special legislative session. Commenting on the advancement of the bill, NORML State Policies Manager Carly Wolf said: “Lawmakers are to be commended for prioritizing the passage of this important legislation prior to […]
In past stories, we had championed Oregon as being a state where their marijuana tax wasn’t entirely exorbitant. However, it looks like Oregon was looking at the greener grass on the other side, and are now trying to get in on all that profit. A bill scheduled for a vote today would allow counties to […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed legislation into law to expand the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), the state’s low-THC medical cannabis program. House Bill 1535 allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis to patients with PTSD and all forms of cancer. The measure also raises the cap on THC from 0.5 to one percent, as […]
Connecticut state Senate members have approved legislation, Senate Bill 1201, legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and sale. The measure allows adults 21 and older to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flowers or an equivalent amount of cannabis concentrates in public, and up to five ounces of marijuana […]
