The mayor of Washington, D.C., Muriel Bowser, has signed a bill allowing non-residents to self-certify as medical marijuana patients while they’re visiting the nation’s capital without the need for any doctor’s recommendation—a move that supporters say could boost tourism. To self-certify, out-of-state applicants who are at least 21 years of age can apply online and pay …
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Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession in first major steps toward decriminalization
President Joe Biden is taking his first major steps toward decriminalizing marijuana, fulfilling a campaign pledge to erase prior federal possession convictions and beginning the process of loosening federal classification of the drug. He will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, a move that senior administration officials said would affect thousands of …
Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries
Voters in 5 states, Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Maryland will consider recreational marijuana initiatives this fall. Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have passed laws by ballot measure or legislation. https://about.bgov.com/news/five-states-to-vote-on-legal-cannabis-ballots-boundaries/
California enacts cannabis users’ right to work law
Thousands and thousands of California workers unjustly denied jobs or fired for unscientific marijuana tests received new protections recently. A new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom has made it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers solely for off-duty weed use. The bill effectively ends pre-employment urine testing, except for federal jobs and for …
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California Bill Would Allow Cannabis Sales at Farmers Markets
Once again California leads the way! A bill proposed in the California legislature would allow cannabis to be sold at farmers markets and establish permits for offering cannabis at temporary state-licensed events, The measure passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on Tuesday. https://www.ganjapreneur.com/california-bill-would-allow-cannabis-sales-at-farmers-markets/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=california_bill_would_allow_cannabis_sales_at_farmers_markets_canopy_growth_lays_off_another_245_workers_and_more&utm_term=2022-04-29
South Carolina Lawmaker Files ‘420 Day’ Bill To Require Annual Marijuana Pardons On Cannabis Holiday
South Carolina lawmaker JA Moore has proposed legislation to create “420 Day”. The measure would direct the state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services to provide relief to at least 20 percent of those who’ve completed their sentence for simple marijuana possession every year on April 20.
Malta Set To Become First Country In Europe To Legalize Marijuana This Week
Malta is set to become the first country in Europe to legalize marijuana. This very small country in the Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast with its history, culture and beaches is a great tourist destination. The legislation would allow adults 18 and older to possess up to seven grams of cannabis and …
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Luxembourg to become first country in Europe to legalize cannabis
Luxembourg is set to become the first European nation to legalize the growing and use of cannabis. Under the new legislation, adults over 18 will be allowed to use cannabis, and to grow up to four plants per household, which would make it the first country in Europe to fully legalize the production and consumption of …
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I Wanted to Join the Legal Cannabis Industry. Now I’m Sitting in Prison.
Jonathan Wall has been incarcerated for the last 12 months at the Chesapeake Detention Facility, a supermax security lock up in Baltimore, Maryland for selling weed. If convicted, he could be sentenced to anywhere from 10 years to life in prison without any possibility of parole. https://truthout.org/articles/i-wanted-to-join-the-legal-cannabis-industry-now-im-sitting-in-prison/
CANNABIS DECRIMINALIZED IN NEW ORLEANS, PARDONS 10,000 CANNABIS CONVICTIONS
The New Orleans City Council has passed a series of articles to pardon cannabis-related charges and effectively decriminalize cannabis. By unanimous vote the city council also pardoned an estimated 10,000 people. The city is also making an effort to work with the NOPD to end the war on weed – freeing the department to focus more …
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