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Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions

“Today, with the hard work of the members of the 34th Legislature and prior Legislatures and the efforts of my team, we are finally here and finally signing into law the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act.”
The post Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

State Policy Weekly Update 1/17/2023

Lawmakers in many states have started to pre-file marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 
The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/17/2023 appeared first on NORML.

Why I Chose to Intern at NORML

“Marijuana reform brings together important conversations over decarceration, racial equity, public health, and informed consumption. As long as NORML remains a leader of this public discussion, I intend to stay involved.”
The post Why I Chose to Intern at NORML appeared first on NORML.

New Study Raises Concerns Over Inhalation of THC-O

“These products are unregulated and untested, readily available on the internet and unlicensed sources, and pose significant threat to public health and safety.”
The post New Study Raises Concerns Over Inhalation of THC-O appeared first on NORML.

State Policy Weekly Update (1/10/23)

Lawmakers in many states have started to pre-file marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week’s update highlights legislative developments in Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington.
The post State Policy Weekly Update (1/10/23) appeared first on NORML.

Connecticut: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Begin This Week

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said.
The post Connecticut: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Begin This Week appeared first on NORML.

Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances. So it is no wonder that those with legal access to it are substituting cannabis in lieu of other, potentially less effective and more harmful substances.”
The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML.

Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect

“Because the use of marijuana under AMMA ‘must be considered the equivalent of the use of any other medication under the direction of a physician,’ A.R.S. § 36–2813(C), the exposure of [the plaintiff’s] infant to marijuana resulted from medical treatment and did not constitute neglect under A.R.S. § 8–201(25)(c).”
The post Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect appeared first on NORML.

Kentucky: Governor Beshear Calls for Legalization of Medical Cannabis

During his State of the Commonwealth Address delivered Wednesday evening, Democratic Governor Andy Beshear called for the legalization of medical cannabis in Kentucky
The post Kentucky: Governor Beshear Calls for Legalization of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law

“The adoption of this law will make it so that tens of thousands of Ohioans are no longer stigmatized and disenfranchised by the collateral consequences resulting from a minor marijuana violation,” said Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager.
The post Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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