Both chambers voted to decriminalize marijuana, legalize medical cannabis, and study a regulatory framework for adult-use
Category: legalization
Why the MRTA gets an A- & the CRTA gets a C-
New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. But our work isn’t over yet and we need to fight for SMART legalization now more than ever!
Poll: More Than Two in Three US Latinos Back Legalizing Marijuana
Sixty-eight percent of English- and Spanish-speaking US Latinos now say they support marijuana legalization.
Vermont: House Members Approve Measure Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
The legislation establishes rules and regulations governing a commercial cannabis industry in the state.
Vermont: Measure Permitting Retail Marijuana Sales Moves Forward
Senate-backed legislation to regulate retail sales of marijuana to adults continues to advance in Vermont.
New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal
Governor Andrew Cuomo has included a plan to “regulate, restrict, and control” the responsible adult use of cannabis in New York, known as the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
(“CRTA”).
Australia: Cannabis Possession Now Depenalized in the Capital Territory
Under the new law, those age 18 or older may possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and cultivate up to four plants per household without penalty.
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Considers ‘Cannabis Policies for the New Decade’
“At a time when nearly 70 percent of all Americans want to end our failed federal policy of blanket cannabis criminalization, it is unfortunate to see so many participants at this hearing advocating largely for business as usual,” NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said.
South Dakota: Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot
A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot.
Maine: Regulators Now Accepting Retail Marijuana Business Applications
State regulators have begun accepting applications from those wishing to open licensed retail cannabis facilities. Applications may be submitted online to the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy.