Transportation Memo: Marijuana Rescheduling Order Doesn’t Change Federal Drug Testing Rules
“Marijuana use under state marijuana programs or other non-prescription sources does not qualify as a ‘legitimate medical explanation’ under 49 CFR § 40.137(a),” the memo reads. The post Transportation Memo: Marijuana Rescheduling Order Doesn’t Change Federal Drug Testing Rules appeared first on NORML.
Virginia: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Providing for Marijuana Resentencing Relief
“After years of similar efforts being blocked under the previous administration, Virginia now has a process to revisit cannabis sentences that no longer reflect current law; families who have been waiting will finally have a path home.” The post Virginia: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Providing for Marijuana Resentencing Relief appeared first on NORML.
Georgia Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Products
Following these expansions, NORML classifies Georgia as the 41st medical cannabis state. The post Georgia Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.
NORML Op-Ed: Reclassifying Medical Marijuana was Long Overdue, But It’s Still Not Enough
While the administration’s medical cannabis rescheduling order is a welcome step forward, it falls well short of the comprehensive changes necessary to provide nationwide relief to patients — and it fails to harmonize state and federal marijuana policy. The post NORML Op-Ed: Reclassifying Medical Marijuana was Long Overdue, But It’s Still Not Enough appeared first on […]
ATF Posts Draft Document Acknowledging Medical Cannabis Scheduling Change
“Acceptance of the newly proposed rule would mean that no state-legal medical cannabis patient will any longer have to choose between either their medicine or their constitutional right to bear arms.” The post ATF Posts Draft Document Acknowledging Medical Cannabis Scheduling Change appeared first on NORML.
Arizona: Campaign Abandons Effort to Place Marijuana Repeal Measure on November’s Ballot
“Regulation works. That is among the many reasons why voters prefer these policies over a return to criminal prohibition and why there exists little to no appetite among the public to reverse these voter-approved adult-use legalization laws.” The post Arizona: Campaign Abandons Effort to Place Marijuana Repeal Measure on November’s Ballot appeared first on NORML.
New Jersey: Court Rules Police Officers Can’t Be Fired for Off-Duty Cannabis Use
New Jersey’s adult-use marijuana legalization law explicitly precludes employers from taking any adverse actions against workers “simply for testing positive for cannabinoid metabolites, or for using cannabis, so long as it is not used during the workday and the employee is not intoxicated or impaired at work.” The post New Jersey: Court Rules Police Officers […]
Virginia: NORML Leads Coalition Urging Governor Not to Veto Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bills
Virginia NORML is also promoting a separate action alert encouraging voters to contact the Governor’s office. To date, nearly 2,000 communications have been sent by Virginia voters. The post Virginia: NORML Leads Coalition Urging Governor Not to Veto Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Bills appeared first on NORML.
Maryland: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis
“This legislation sets an important precedent for protecting licensed professionals from unjust discipline while respecting the will of Maryland voters and lawmakers who have legalized cannabis.” The post Maryland: Governor Signs Bill Into Law Providing Employment Protections for Firefighters’ Off-Duty Use of Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.
High Holidaze: 420 Wake and Bake Coffee Gummies
*This is a sponsored post by Avid Armor and contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link! Coffee and cream gummies infused with CBD, by Monica Lo 4/20 looks a little different for me this year now that I’m […]
AAPI Heritage Month Cannabis-Infused Meal Prep
*This is a sponsored post by Avid Armor and contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link! APAHM meal prep: lard, spring rolls, bak kut teh, by Monica Lo May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, […]
Justice Department Moves to Federally Reschedule State-Approved Medical Cannabis Products
“Today’s order marks a historical reversal in federal cannabis policy. It validates the experiences of tens of millions of Americans, as well as those of tens of thousands of physicians, who have long recognized that cannabis possesses legitimate medical utility, as well as the legitimacy of the longstanding medical cannabis access programs available in the majority of US […]
Poll: Most Americans Support “Making Marijuana Legal” Nationwide, Opinions Shaped by Personal Experience
“The more familiar people are with the use of cannabis, either by their own personal experience or by observing the experience of others, the more they favor its legalization. It’s high time for federal lawmakers to acknowledge this public consensus and advance efforts to repeal America’s outdated and unpopular marijuana criminalization laws.” The post Poll: […]
