“One of the greatest benchmarks of the success of legalization is the simple fact that public support for this policy change has consistently grown in the years since states began adopting it.”
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The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws. The VA would also be mandated to study the potential benefits of cannabis for veterans to treat pain, PTSD, and other conditions.
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Highlights include: AK, AR, CA, CO, DE, IL, LA, ME, MA, MN, NH, NY, NV, NC, OK, VT, & WA.
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We’re giving one to everyone who donates $42 or more now through April 30, 2023!
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The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act, sponsored by Reps. David Joyce (R-OH) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), allocates $20 million in federal funds over the course of ten years to provide grants to state and local governments to help expedite the process of providing relief for those with low-level marijuana convictions.
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The Small Business Tax Equity Act provides an exemption for state-licensed cannabis businesses from federal tax code 280E, which prevents anyone engaged in the trade of certain federally prohibited substances from deducting business expenses.
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“I am honored to lead this important fight for freedom.”
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The Governor can either sign or veto the bills by the deadlines. If he takes no action, the bills become law absent the governor’s signature.
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Join Cal NORML on with a $42 “420 Club” membership on or before 4/20/23 and get a free thank-you gift: your choice of one of two styles of our popular burlap sacks printed with “USA Homegrown” or “California Red Hair Sinsemilla” (shown).
Usually available only at Cal NORML information tables at events, these 22″ x 36″ bags are parodies of agricultural storage sacks. They look great as wall art, and are useful as laundry bags and more. And they make great gifts!
Click here to join Cal NORML with a donation of $42 or more and indicate which bag you prefer; we will send it to you by mail (in a plain envelope — sorry, the bags won’t be stuffed with weed!). Membership renewals qualify; email here if you are unsure of your membership status.
As another special offer, Peace Dove members ($100) joining or renewing on or before 4/20/23 will receive a free Peace Dove cap.
Cal NORML is completely funded by personal and business memberships and donations from within California. Members receive our printed newsletter and discounts on events and items throughout the year. Read more about Cal NORML.
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In honor of California NORML’s Director Dale Gieringer, and 4/20, Cal NORML is awarding four scholarships courtesy of Oaksterdam University.
Choose from two self-paced online courses:Home GrowValue $295Learn to successfully grow and harvest high-quality cannabis plants from your own garden or tent.BudtendingValue $486Get in on the ground floor at a dispensary and share your passion for the plant with a focus on health, wellness, and customer service.Submit the complete form below by 5/20/2023 to be considered for selection of one of four single course scholarships. One scholarship per person.All entrants will be added to California NORML’s email list; you may unsubscribe at any time; we do not sell or share our email list. In your submission, please address these questions:Specify which course you’d like to receive a scholarship to attend.Tell us a bit about yourself and your background.Why are you interested in this course?How would this scholarship impact your future?
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