Adult-Use Legalization Debate: Page 28

'No Evidence' That Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Influence Cannabis Use by Teens

The enactment of statewide laws legalizing and regulating the use and sale of marijuana by adults are not independently associated with an uptick in cannabis use by young people, according to data published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition Clears Final Committee Ahead of Floor Consideration

The MORE Act would remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, thereby eliminating the existing conflict between state and federal marijuana laws.

Virginia’s Cannabis Legalization Work Group Releases Recommendations

The Virginia Marijuana Legalization Work Group was made up of community leaders, healthcare professionals, policy experts and members of Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration.

Virginia Medical Cannabis Coalition Hopes State Builds on Existing Medical Program to Launch Adult-Use Market: Legalization Watch

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to introduce a legalization bill in January, following the release of a study on the potential impacts of legalization in the state.

Law Enforcement Files Lawsuit Against South Dakota’s Voter-Approved Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Measure

Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom and South Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Rick Miller say the measure violates the state’s one-subject rule and the amendments and revisions article of the South Dakota Constitution.

Virginia Governor Plans Adult-Use Legalization Bill, Cannabis Legislation Clears Mexico Senate: Week in Review

This week, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans to introduce legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.

Rhode Island Lawmakers Consider Cannabis Legalization to Combat State’s Budget Deficit

Gov. Gina Raimondo included a cannabis legalization proposal in her state budget plan in January.

Mexico Senate Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill

The lower house of Congress, the Chamber of Deputies, must now pass the legislation by a Dec. 15 deadline.

New Jersey Assembly and Senate Committees Approve Different Versions of Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

Lawmakers in both chambers must now agree on a unified proposal before the legislation can receive floor votes.

What’s Next for the Five States That Legalized Cannabis in the 2020 Election?

Industry stakeholders weigh in on how adult-use and medical markets could roll out in Arizona, Montana, Mississippi, New Jersey and South Dakota, and how they could impact federal reform efforts.

New Jersey Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Stalls in Assembly After Receiving Senate Approval

The Assembly canceled a vote on the legislation after the Senate added an amendment that would lessen the penalty for the possession of up to one ounce of psilocybin.

Virginia Governor Plans to Introduce Cannabis Legalization Bill

Gov. Ralph Northam said he will propose legislation to legalize adult-use when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.

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