Industrial Hemp Legislation
Florida: Don’t Gut Amendment 2
Update: Members of the Florida Senate Committee on Criminal Justice are scheduled to hear SB 1662 on April 17. On November 8th, more than 71 percent of Florida voters decided in favor of the constitutional amendment, Amendment 2, to allow for the licensed production, use, and dispensing of medical cannabis to patients with a doctor’s … Continue reading
Federal: Tell President Trump To Abolish The Office Of The Drug Czar
The Trump Administration is widely expected to pick Representative Tom Marino for Drug Czar. Representative Marino is a longtime, rapid drug warrior who has a consistent record of voting against marijuana law reform legislation — a position that runs counter to those of the majority of voters and his own constituents. His appointment to this … 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 … 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
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National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Advocacy Campaigns
Montana: Oppose The Proposed Tax on Medical Marijuana
Update: HB 529 was tabled in the House Taxation Committee. Update: Members of the House Taxation Committee heard testimony on the bill on March 15. Most witnesses testified against the bill. House Bill 529 imposes a special six percent statewide tax upon medical marijuana sales. This tax would be in addition to the imposition of … Continue reading
Massachusetts: Support Legislation to End Discrimination Against Medical Marijuana Consumers
Legislation is pending before the House, H 113, to prohibit employers from discriminating against patients who legally consume marijuana during non-work hours. Additional legislation, H 2385, would expand protections for medical marijuana patients so that they may not be discriminated against with regard to housing, higher education, and child custody issues. Changes in the legal … Continue reading
West Virginia: Legislation Introduced to Legalize Marijuana
Legislation by Delegate Hornbuckle of Cabell, House Bill 3035, to legalize and regulate the adult use, production, and sale of marijuana is before members of the House Health and human Resources Committee. House Bill 3035, allows adults to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and to cultivate up to six cannabis plants for their … Continue reading
