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Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Moves Forward with Marijuana Expungement Initiative
While lawmakers in Albany continue to explore the intricacies of legalizing and regulating adult-use marijuana in New York, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced a plan to expunge low-level marijuana convictions from criminal records. In a recent interview with CBS New York, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez had this to say. “I do not believe these … Continue reading
Oklahoma: Lawmakers Move Forward To Preemptively Quash Medical Marijuana Vote
Senate lawmakers this week passed legislation, Senate Bill 1120, that seeks to preemptively quash many of the provisions of State Question 788 — an expansive voter initiative that provides physicians the discretion to recommend medical marijuana to those patients for whom they believe it will therapeutically benefit. Oklahomans will be voting on the measure, which … Continue reading
Hawaii: Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Moving Forward
Legislation to expand Hawaii’s medical cannabis program has passed both legislative chambers. The bill, HB 1488, has passed both the House and Senate. Senate changes to the bill must now be approved by members of the House before it can be sent to the Governor. The bill expands the number of qualifying conditions eligible to … Continue reading
Washington: Legislation To Exclude Hemp as a Controlled Substance Moves Forward
Update: HB 2064 has unanimously passed the House and awaits action in the Senate. Legislation is before lawmakers, House Bill 2064, to amend state law so that industrial hemp is not longer classified under the state’s uniform controlled substances act. If passed, hemp plants will no longer be regulated as a controlled substance. Please use … Continue reading
