This week’s updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA.
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A statewide poll of likely voters reported strong support for adult-use legalization among Democrats (79 percent) and Independents (61 percent), but far less support among Republicans (40 percent).
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Thanks to your advocacy, activism, and support, dozens of new marijuana laws took effect around the country this month.
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This week’s update highlights legislative developments in CA, FL, OH, & OR.
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Seven years after California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016, successfully legalizing marijuana possession, cultivation, and sales, the courts are finally nearly finished relieving all qualifying cannabis cases.
The post California Addresses 90% of Cannabis Cases in Expungement Efforts appeared first on NORML.
Multiple improvements to the state’s medical program became law July 1, 2023.
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Highlights include legislative developments in CA, FL, ME, & PA.
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As of this Saturday, July 1st, those age 21 or older may begin legally growing personal use quantities of cannabis at home.
The post Connecticut: Law Change Permitting Adults to Home Cultivate Cannabis Takes Effect on Saturday appeared first on NORML.
Descheduling cannabis removes the threat of undue federal intrusion in existing state marijuana programs and respects America’s longstanding federalist principles allowing states to serve as “laboratories of Democracy.”
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Beginning on July 1, those age 21 or older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates.
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