A Florida legislator proposed a measure last week to decriminalize all illicit drugs, provide boulevards for assistance for those with existing drug-related offenses and encourage harm reduction services. Early last week, Representative. Dotie Joseph (D-FL) filed the measure titled the “Collateral Consequences of [Sentences] and Decriminalization of [Cannabis] and All Drugs Act.” Specifically, the articleContinue reading “Florida Bill Would Decriminalize All Drugs”
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New Study Reveals Cannabis Legalization Decreases Race-related Arrests
States that legalize or decriminalize cannabis witnessed huge declines in race-based arrests with adults while those that affirm cannabis prohibition proceed to undergo developments in arrest rate variations, a unique study in a significant scientific journal issued by the American Medical Association discovered. The study looked at metrics from 43 states and recognized a clearContinue reading “New Study Reveals Cannabis Legalization Decreases Race-related Arrests”
Germany Set to Legalize Cannabis
Party officers in Germany’s new government coalition have arrived at an arrangement to legalize cannabis nationwide. The legalization measure is expected to be presented during the forthcoming legislative session. It will also bring forth more extensive drug harm reduction aids and bar advertising of tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis. At this time, personal possession of cannabisContinue reading “Germany Set to Legalize Cannabis”
EMS Workers No Longer Disqualified for Prior Cannabis Use
People registering as first responders in Austin, Texas, no longer need to reveal their prior cannabis use following the lobbying of advocates focusing on cannabis reform in Texas. In October, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) changed the work policy after Texas NORML. The local EMS union noticed the matter and sent nearly 3,500 letters to CityContinue reading “EMS Workers No Longer Disqualified for Prior Cannabis Use”
New York adds Protections for Transgender and Non-binary in Cannabis Industry
A New York senator filed a bill ensuring transgender and non-binary people qualify as social equity applicants under its cannabis law. Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D-NY) proposed the legislation to fix an ‘unintended consequence’ of the adult-use cannabis law, which would ‘force specific individuals to decide between their gender identity and receive precedence for a cannabisContinue reading “New York adds Protections for Transgender and Non-binary in Cannabis Industry”
Michigan Ends Medical Cannabis License Ban For Those With Prior Convictions
Last night, The governor of Michigan issued a law that makes it possible for people with cannabis-related felonies or misdemeanor convictions on their record can no longer be disqualified from obtaining a medicinal cannabis business license. There’s an exemption for those who were convicted of distributing cannabis to a minor. Aside from this, the legislationContinue reading “Michigan Ends Medical Cannabis License Ban For Those With Prior Convictions”
New York Cosigns Hemp and Banishes Delta-8 THC in New Rule
Earlier this week, New York cannabis administrators approved regulations for the state’s cannabinoid hemp program, distinctly clarifying that flowers from the cannabis crop can be sold. However, delta-8 THC products are currently outlawed from being sold. Hemp-infused foods and beverages will also be permitted. The NY State Department of Health had initially proposed laws forContinue reading “New York Cosigns Hemp and Banishes Delta-8 THC in New Rule”
Luxembourg Becomes the First Country to Legalize Cannabis in Europe
Adults in Luxembourg will be allowed to cultivate up to four cannabis plants in their dwellings or gardens under legislation that will make it the first country in Europe to legalize the cultivation and consumption of cannabis. The publication last week by Luxembourg’s administration was said to provide elemental changes in the country’s recreational cannabisContinue reading “Luxembourg Becomes the First Country to Legalize Cannabis in Europe”
What’s Going on with Cannabis in Canada?
It has been nearly three years since the entire country of Canada has legalized recreational cannabis across the country. The cannabis industry has collected a variety of benefits since then. The sector is expected to gross more than $250 billion by the end of the decade. Through the 2018 legislation, there are supplementary avenues thatContinue reading “What’s Going on with Cannabis in Canada?”
Does Federal Decriminalization Still have a Chance?
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has been extremely vocal about his stance on cannabis legalization since the year began. Many citizens believe the pro-cannabis bills are losing momentum. Some citizens believe that some pro-cannabis legislation will die due to a lack of strategy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer disagrees. Senator Schumer continues to pushContinue reading “Does Federal Decriminalization Still have a Chance?”