Cannabis Legalization

Ohio Cannabis Legalization Initiative Inches Closer to 2024 Ballot

Ohio Cannabis Legalization Initiative Inches Closer to 2024 Ballot

Advocates in Ohio are striving to put a cannabis legalization question before voters in 2024, but they are currently 679 signatures short of their target. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has until August 4 to gather the remaining signatures to proceed with their proposal. The Coalition initially stated that they had collected over …

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Florida Attorney General Challenges Cannabis Legalization Amendment in State Supreme Court

Florida Attorney General Challenges Cannabis Legalization Amendment in State Supreme Court

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a brief with the state Supreme Court, urging them to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to legalize cannabis for adult use in the state. Moody argues that the ballot summary is misleading and incorrect, as cannabis remains illegal under federal law. In the brief submitted to …

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Maryland Legalizes Cannabis Possession and Cultivation Now Allowed

Maryland Marijuana Legalization Law Takes Effect, Enabling Possession and Cultivation for Personal Use

Maryland’s long-awaited marijuana legalization law came into effect, granting individuals the ability to possess and cultivate cannabis for personal use. This development coincided with the opening of most existing medical cannabis dispensaries to adult consumers for recreational sales. Additionally, a separate law prohibiting police from using the odor or possession of marijuana as a basis …

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Luxembourg Becomes Second EU Country to Legalize Cannabis Possession and Cultivation

Luxembourg Becomes Second EU Country to Legalize Cannabis Possession and Cultivation

Luxembourg has made history as the second European Union member nation to legalize cannabis possession and cultivation for personal use. The new law, approved with a 38-22 vote, allows adults in Luxembourg to possess up to three grams of cannabis for personal use. Additionally, citizens are permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants at …

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Colombia Senate Narrowly Rejects Bill for Legal Cannabis Sales to Adults

Colombia Senate Narrowly Rejects Bill for Legal Cannabis Sales to Adults

In a close vote, the Colombia Senate rejected a bill that would have legalized cannabis sales to adults. Despite having majority support in the chamber, with 47 senators in favor and 43 opposed, the bill fell short of the required 54 votes needed as a constitutional amendment. Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco expressed the administration’s …

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Navigating Cannabis Legalization in New Hampshire

Navigating the Road to Cannabis Legalization in New Hampshire

New Hampshire lawmakers are currently engaged in a complex debate over the legalization of marijuana, with differing proposals causing an impasse. Let’s explore the challenges and potential paths forward for cannabis legalization in the state. In recent discussions, the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in New Hampshire decided not to take action on a …

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Streamlining Cannabis Expungements Louisiana Senate Committee Advances Bill

Streamlining Cannabis Expungements: Louisiana Senate Committee Advances Bill

The Louisiana Senate Judiciary C Committee has taken a significant step toward facilitating the expungement process for individuals with first-time marijuana possession convictions. The recently approved bill aims to streamline expungements, providing relief and rectifying the harms of cannabis prohibition. Louisiana is joining a growing number of states that recognize the need for reform in …

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Minnesota Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis

Minnesota Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis: A Milestone Achievement

In a groundbreaking move, Minnesota has become the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. Governor Tim Walz signed the legislature-approved proposal, bringing an end to years of efforts by the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. This historic milestone ushers in new possibilities for cannabis enthusiasts and sets the stage for a regulated and thriving industry. Key Provisions …

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Ohio Lawmakers Introduce New Bill for Marijuana Legalization Legislative Action or Ballot Initiative

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce New Bill for Marijuana Legalization Legislative Action or Ballot Initiative

Bipartisan lawmakers in Ohio have recently filed a new bill aimed at legalizing marijuana, presenting the state legislature with an opportunity to take the lead on reform. As activists work towards placing a reform initiative on the November ballot, Representatives Jamie Callender (R) and Casey Weinstein (D) have joined forces to introduce the Ohio Adult …

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Pennsylvania Considers Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from DUI Charges

Pennsylvania Considers Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from DUI Charges

Pennsylvania is taking a step towards protecting the rights of medical cannabis patients with a new bill introduced in the state House. The proposed legislation seeks to shield registered medical cannabis patients from facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges simply for testing positive for THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Representatives Chris Rabb …

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