US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced at a press conference on Friday that he intends to formally introduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) in April. The forthcoming legislation, which was released in draft form last July, repeals federal marijuana prohibition by removing cannabis from the US Controlled Substances Act. Speaking at the […]
A majority of the US House of Representatives today passed The America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes the provisions of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. This vote marks the sixth time that members of the House have advanced SAFE Banking to the Upper Chamber either as an amendment or as a […]
Lawmakers in the Utah House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved legislation, Senate Bill 46, protecting state employees from being sanctioned in the workplace for their off-the-job use of medical cannabis. Members of the Senate passed the measure by a vote of 26 to 1. House members advanced the measure 68 to 4. It now awaits […]
Legislation became law today allowing for qualified patients to obtain medical cannabis products from licensed providers. Senate Bill 2095: The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act regulates the production and distribution of cannabis flowers and concentrates to patients with cancer, refractory pain, post-traumatic stress, spinal cord disease, and other qualifying ailments. It is the 37th state to […]
Members of the House and Senate have agreed upon legislation, Senate Bill 2095: The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, to establish a system of licensed dispensaries to provide medical cannabis to qualified patients. Senate members initially approved the bill by a vote of 47 to 5. Senate members then approved an amended version of the bill […]
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Fox to its national staff. Morgan Fox will serve as NORML’s Political Director, taking over the position from outgoing NORML staffer Justin Strekal. Mr. Fox will work out of NORML’s Washington, DC headquarters. Morgan Fox has worked professionally […]
Legislation permitting licensed retailers to sell marijuana products to those ages 21 or older took effect on Saturday, January 1. Under the new law, customers may purchase up to one ounce of marijuana per transaction, or the THC equivalent in other forms: 800 milligrams of edibles or eight grams of concentrate. Cannabis products are subject […]
Democratic Gov. Jared Polis issued over 1,300 pardons late last week to those convicted of past marijuana possession offenses. The Governor’s action comes months after lawmakers passed legislation expanding the pool of those eligible to receive pardons for cannabis-related convictions. The marijuana pardons apply to state-level convictions for the possession of two ounces or less […]
New state and local laws amending marijuana policies will take effect on the first day of the new year. MONTANA: Licensed retailers can begin providing marijuana products to adults on January 1. Voters initially passed a pair of initiatives legalizing the adult-use market in November, 2020. Provisions permitting adults to possess and grow personal use […]
About a year ago, I agreed to be the Chairperson of NORML’s Board of Directors. As I said at the time, I did so to double down on my commitment to ending this nearly century-long policy of prohibition and to replace it with a more sensible approach — one that respects both public health and […]
