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Legislation and Regulation

Recreational Marijuana Bill Clears New Mexico Senate Panel

Bill supporters include advocacy groups for criminal justice reform including defense attorneys and the ACLU.

March 11, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico House Passes Marijuana Legalization, Sends to Senate

The House of Representatives approved a measure March 7 that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in New Mexico by the narrow margin of 36-34.

March 8, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to Resign Next Month, Georgia House Passes Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Oil Sales: Week in Review

An administration official said Gottlieb’s departure has been in the works for several months.

March 8, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Enacts Emergency Rule Raising Cannabis Plant Count to 2,500

A 180-day rulemaking process has been initiated to determine the final amount to ensure an adequate supply.

March 4, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Lawmakers Reintroduce the Marijuana Justice Act, San Francisco Clears More Than 9,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions: Week in Review

The Marijuana Justice Act would end federal cannabis prohibition and allow states to determine their own cannabis policies without the threat of federal interference.

March 1, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Bills to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in New Mexico Move Forward

Very different visions for legalizing recreational cannabis in the state advanced in legislative hearings Feb. 23.

February 25, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Legal Cannabis Deal, Alaska Governor Proposes Repeal of Marijuana Control Board: Week in Review

According to local reports, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Senate President Stephen Sweeney have come to a consensus on how to tax and regulate the sale of recreational marijuana.

February 22, 2019

Distribution

Medical Cannabis Shortage in New Mexico Stokes Debate on Plant Count Limits

Following a 2018 judicial order, it remains unclear how the state will respond to declining supply.

February 20, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Legalization Bill, Legislation Aimed at Increasing Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana Introduced in U.S. Congress: Week in Review

Sen. Ron Wyden introduced S. 420 to federally decriminalize marijuana and allow it to be taxed and regulated.

February 15, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Mexico Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana in Schools Moves Forward

Senate Bill 204 would allow students who are certified to use medical marijuana to receive the medicine at school, but would exclude the use of smokable marijuana.

February 14, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Legalization Bill Clears First Legislative Hurdle in New Mexico

The House Health and Human Services Committee passed House Bill 356 Feb. 9, but the state’s Senate could pose an obstacle.

February 14, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Legalization Advances in New Mexico House

At the center of the debate is a bill that would legalize, tax and regulate the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

February 11, 2019