Since passing marijuana decriminalization measures in Philadelphia, State College, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, York, Erie, and Bethlehem, marijuana advocates in Pennsylvania are headed to Harrisburg to discuss their 2019 legislative priorities with state lawmakers.
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NORML Endorses Utah’s Proposition 2
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) endorses Proposition 2: The Utah Medical Cannabis Act, which regulates the licensed production and distribution of medical cannabis products to qualified patients who possess a physician’s recommendation.
NORML Responds to US Border Policy Barring Canadians Involved In Legal Marijuana Market
NORML staff today responded to reports that the US Customs and Border Protection Agency will enforce a policy denying entry into the United States any individual involved Canada’s burgeoning marijuana market.
NORML Responds to US Border Policy Barring Canadians Involved In Legal Marijuana Market
NORML staff today responded to reports that the US Customs and Border Protection Agency will enforce a policy denying entry into the United States any individual involved Canada’s burgeoning marijuana market.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 9/14/18
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
Justice for Botham: Law Enforcement and Media Attempt to Slander Murder Victim Over Marijuana
NORML Comments on the Murder of Botham Jean in Texas. Attempts to slander victim because of marijuana possession an egregious and disgusting act.
Congressional Committee Approves Legislation To Facilitate Clinical Cannabis Research
Members of the House Judiciary Committee voted today in favor of legislation (HR 5634: The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018) to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials assessing the efficacy of whole-plant cannabis. The vote marks the first time that lawmakers have ever decided in favor of easing existing federal restrictions which limit investigators ability to clinically study marijuana in a manner similar to other controlled substances.
NORML Endorses Michigan’s Proposal 1
The initiative permits those over the age of 21 to possess and grow personal use quantities of cannabis and related concentrates, while also licensing activities related to commercial marijuana production and retail marijuana sales.
Congressional Leadership Strips Provisions Facilitating Medical Marijuana Access For Veterans
Lawmakers have removed language from pending federal legislation that sought to facilitate veterans’ access to medical cannabis in jurisdictions that regulate it.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 9/7/18
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!