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Federal Legislation To Facilitate Interstate Marijuana Commerce Introduced
Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19
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Cincinnati: Council Members Vote to Eliminate Marijuana Possession Penalties
Members of the Cincinnati City Council have voted in favor of a municipal measure eliminating criminal and civil penalties for marijuana possession. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/14/19
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Two Congressional Hearing Next Week On Marijuana
Next week, the two key committees will hold hearings on various aspects of federal marijuana policy.
NORML Storms New Jersey
NORML New Jersey stormed the halls of the state legislature during Monday’s press conference, rally, and lobby day to help break the legalization deadlock and demand that state lawmakers take action in support of adult use cannabis legalization in the Garden State.
Oregon: Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Landlords From Discriminating Against Medical Marijuana Patients
Democratic Gov. Kate Brown has signed legislation, Senate Bill 970, prohibiting landlords from taking discriminatory action against those who either use medical cannabis or possess cannabis-related convictions. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/7/19
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!