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Federal: Demand That The New US Attorney’s Respect State Marijuana Laws
On March 10, Attorney General Jeff Sessions called for the resignation of the 46 remaining US Attorneys who had been previously appointed under the Obama administration. Members of the Senate will now be asked to consider new appointments. Please contact your Senator and urge him/her to consider those US Attorneys who will respect statewide marijuana … Continue reading
Federal: Demand That The New US Attorney’s Respect State Marijuana Laws
On March 10, Attorney General Jeff Sessions called for the resignation of the 46 remaining US Attorneys who had been previously appointed under the Obama administration. Members of the Senate will now be asked to consider new appointments. Please contact your Senator and urge him/her to consider those US Attorneys who will respect statewide marijuana … Continue reading
Kansas: Legislation Pending To Permit Patients Access to Low-THC Cannabis
Legislation is pending, House Bill 2152, to permit qualified patients access to marijuana or extracts containing CBD and low levels of THC. The measure would permit patients with Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder or a condition causing seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy, to possess marijuana or extracts containing no more than … Continue reading
Colorado: Support Marijuana Membership Clubs!
This past Tuesday, Denver NORML hosted a very successful Lobby Day at the Colorado State Capitol. Our Board of Directors, along with several members and volunteers, visited every Senate office where they distributed a fact sheet that highlighted the merits of SB17-184: The Private Marijuana Clubs Open And Public Use Bill, and why NORML supports it. We also had the opportunity to hear from several supporters of the bill … Continue reading
Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/11/2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of the NORML legislative roundup! At the federal level, aside from a few absurd comments by Attorney General Sessions and new cosponsors to HR 975 and HR 1227, things have been pretty quiet. At the state level, it is quite a different story. We have continued to see a marked … Continue reading
Tell Your Congressional Representative: Join the Cannabis Caucus
Update: (2/27) Indicating to reporters that a federal crackdown is forthcoming, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said ”I’m definitely not a fan of expanded use of marijuana,” he said. “States they can pass the laws they choose. I would just say it does remain a violation of federal law to distribute marijuana throughout any place in the United States, … Continue reading
New Hampshire: Patient Cultivation Bill Pending
Update: Members of the House of Representatives have passed HB 472. It now awaits action by the Senate. House legislation is pending, HB 472, to permit qualified patients to cultivate their own medicine. Under present law, qualified patients must purchase cannabis from one of a handful of state-licensed dispensaries. House Bill 472 allows patients to … Continue reading
Jeff Sessions: Wrong on Opioids and Violence, Considers RICO Lawsuits
Attorney General Jeff SessionsPhoto by Gage Skidmore Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared with conservative talk radio host Hugh Hewitt to discuss a range of issues, including how the Trump administration intends to address marijuana law enforcement in states that are regulating its adult use. During the interview, Hewitt repeatedly encourages Sessions to engage in federal … Continue reading
Florida: Marijuana Decriminalization Measure introduced
Legislation is pending in the Senate, SB 1662, to amend marijuana penalties so that the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis (28.5 grams) is no longer a criminal offense. Senate Bill 1662 reclassifies minor marijuana offenses for those age 18 and older to a civil offense, punishable by a fine only — no … Continue reading
Nevada: Legislation Pending To Permit Social Use
Senate legislation is pending, SB 236, to regulate the social use of cannabis. The measure allows select businesses to apply for licensing to permit adult marijuana use on their premises. It would also allow event organizers to seek permits to allow adult use at specific events. To date, private adult use of marijuana is permitted, … Continue reading