NORML today hand-delivered over 10,000 written comments from US citizens calling on federal and international agencies to amend the international prohibition of cannabis. The public comments, which were requested earlier this month by the US Food and Drug Administration, will be considered as part of the World Health Organization’s ongoing review of the plant’s international classification.
Category: Citizen Lobbyists
Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/20/18
Welcome to the 4/20 edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health Rapidly Approves Advisory Board Recommendations
The Department of Health had up to one year to act on the recommendations of the Board. In a move that excited patients and advocates, Dr. Rachel Levine on behalf of the Department acted quickly adopting all of the recommendations above.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/13/18
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The FDA Wants To Hear From You About Marijuana Scheduling
This year, the United Nations World Health Organization is due to review the current international classification of marijuana, THC, cannabidiol, and other related compounds and preparations this year. In the lead-up, the WHO is asking member nations submit feedback, of which no nation is more influential than the United States.
Building A Better Medical Program In Pennsylvania, One Flower At A Time
What will this mean for Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana patients? The added indications will create a more inclusive program. The inclusion of flower to the program will provide added relief to many patients, including those with PTSD. Optimistically, this NORML Executive Director sees this as an even greater victory as it puts into place all of the instruments necessary to handle the eventual statewide LEGAL sale of recreational marijuana.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/6/18
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NORML Chapters Continue State-Level Push for Marijuana Law Reforms
NORML activists have been meeting with state representatives to educate lawmakers and their staff about the advantages of ending marijuana prohibition and encourage support for over 100 pieces of legislation nationwide.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/30/18
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[NORML France] Pétition – Cannabis : L’amende ne changera rien, il faut réguler d’urgence!
On March 17th, 2018, NORML France launched a petition to the attention of Emmanuel MACRON, President of the Republic, and Nicole BELLOUBET, Minister of Justice, Minister of Justice. A week and a half later, the petition has already collected nearly 12,000 signatures. This is the first petition of it’s kind in France on the subject of cannabis and its various uses. Click to read the post that NORML France made (in their native language).