Lawmakers have finalized and passed legislation implementing a voter-approved referendum legalizing the production, sale, and use of cannabis. House and Senate members had previously passed slightly different implementation bills: House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516. The differences between those two bills have now been resolved. The finalized legislation permits existing medical cannabis dispensaries to apply (for a […]
The following blog post was authored by Delaware NORML Board Member James Baldus. For too long people, who consume cannabis have been isolated because of prohibition. Today, millions of citizens across America stand unified. We are friends, neighbors, military veterans, co-workers, and family members. We vote, we contribute to the betterment of our communities, answer polls, and […]
State-licensed adult-use marijuana retailers are in strict compliance with laws requiring would-be patrons to show identification and proof of legal age, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. A team of investigators affiliated with George Washington University’s Milken Institute of Public Health conducted point-of-sale audits of 150 randomly selected adult-use retailers in five […]
The Chief State’s Attorney has moved to dismiss charges in over 1,500 outstanding marijuana cases, stating, “Persons charged with a possession of a cannabis-type substance offense that has subsequently been de-criminalized should not be prosecuted for that offense.” State lawmakers passed legislation regulating the adult-use cannabis market in June of 2021. Provisions permitting adults to […]
Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516, implementing a voter-approved referendum legalizing the production, sale, and use of cannabis. The bills establish regulations licensing cannabis producers, retailers, testing facilities, and lounges (on-site consumption facilities). Provisions in the legislation permit existing medical cannabis dispensaries to apply for dual licensure to […]
Kentucky NORML’s Lauren and Matthew Bratcher with Gov. Andy Beshear Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation (Senate Bill 47) into law today legalizing the production, distribution, and use of medical cannabis by authorized patients. Kentucky is the 38th state to enact comprehensive medical cannabis access legislation. “Today is an incredible victory for Kentucky,” said Matthew […]
Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 47, regulating the production and dispensing of cannabis products to authorized patients. Final House vote 66-Y 33-N “Today is an incredible victory for Kentucky,” said Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director of Kentucky NORML. “For years, Kentuckians have been calling for medical cannabis legalization, and with […]
Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 5123, prohibiting employers from taking adverse actions against new hires because of a failed drug test for marijuana. Members of the House approved the measure yesterday by a vote of 57 to 41. Senate members had previously approved the bill last month. Because House […]
Senate members approved legislation today legalizing marijuana possession and regulating the adult-use market. By a vote of 16 to 4, Senate lawmakers passed HB 1, which removes criminal and civil penalties for the possession of personal use quantities of cannabis flower and other products, including marijuana paraphernalia, for those age 21 or older. (The use […]
NORML is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. Chris Cano is a US Air Force veteran and a founder of the Suncoast (Florida) chapter of NORML. In 2014, he was arrested for providing his father with medical cannabis. He has been active in the fight for medical […]
