Industrial Hemp Legislation
Oklahoma: Legislation Pending To Establish a Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Program
Legislation is pending in the House, HB 1877, The Medical Marijuana Act of 2017. Passage of the Act would regulate state-licensed dispensaries to provide up to two and one-half ounces of marijuana to qualifying patients. Separate provisions protect the rights of patients from civil sanctions, stating: “An employer shall not discriminate against an individual in hiring, … Continue reading
Federal: Bipartisan Leaders Reintroduce the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act
Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), along with six other Republicans and six Democrats, has reintroduced bipartisan legislation, ‘The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act,’ to prevent the federal government from criminally prosecuting individuals and/or businesses who are engaging in state-sanctioned activities specific to the possession, use, production, and distribution of marijuana. HR 975 states, ‘‘Notwithstanding any other … Continue reading
Maryland: Marijuana Legalization Legislation Introduced
Legislation is pending in the General Assembly to legalize and regulate the possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The ongoing enforcement of cannabis prohibition financially burdens taxpayers, encroaches upon civil liberties, engenders disrespect for the law. According to a recent poll by the Washington Post, 63% … Continue reading
Arizona: Legislation Pending To Permit Commerce In Industrial Hemp
Legislation is pending, SB 1337, to permit for the licensed production of industrial hemp. The proposal redefines hemp as a legal agricultural product and finds, “[T]he development and use of industrial hemp can improve the economy.” It adds, “The purpose of the [legislation] is to promote the economy and agriculture in this state by allowing … Continue reading
New Hampshire: Marijuana Legalization Legislation Pending Before House Lawmakers
Legislation is making its way through the New Hampshire House, HB 656, to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adult use. Members of the House Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety heard testimony regarding the bill on Wednesday, February 2, at 2pm. Police in New Hampshire arrest some 2,900 individuals annually for simple marijuana … Continue reading
Florida: Oppose Bill To Impose Presumptive THC Impairment Standards
HB 237 seeks to prohibit individuals from operating a motor vehicle if they have 5 or more nanograms of THC per milliliter in their blood. NORML opposes this proposal. The presence of low levels of THC in blood is an inappropriate and inconsistent indicator of psychomotor impairment. No less than the United States Traffic Highway Safety … Continue reading
Wyoming: Legislation Introduced to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use
Wyoming lawmakers are debating HJR 11, a joint resolution to legalize marijuana for adults over the age of 21. This resolution legalizes and regulates the commercial cultivation and retail sale of marijuana to adults over the age of 21. Under this measure, adults would be able to legally possess up to three ounces of cannabis … Continue reading
Bill Seeks to Reschedule Marijuana Under the CSA
Legislation is pending in the US House, HR 715, to amend the Controlled Substances Act so that marijuana is no longer classified as a Schedule I controlled substance and so that cannabidiol (CBD) is excluded from the federal definition of cannabis. Cannabidiol is a non-mood altering constituent in the marijuana plant that possesses a variety of … Continue reading
North Dakota: Oppose Legislation to Rewrite Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Law
Senate legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2344, to significantly rewrite the North Dakota Compassionate Care Act. Sixty-four percent of voters approved the law on Election Day. Lawmakers should respect the public’s will and implement this law as initiated. Unfortunately, SB 2344 makes several unacceptable changes to the Act. Specifically, prohibits qualified patients from possessing whole-plant … Continue reading
Vermont: Measure Pending To Eliminate Adult Use Marijuana Penalties
Legislation is pending in the House, H. 170, to eliminate civil and criminal penalties specific to the possession and cultivation of personal use quantities of marijuana by adults. If passed, the measure would legalize the possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana, up to ten grams of hashish, and/or the cultivation of two marijuana … Continue reading
