Law & Crime

Senator Schumer unveils bill to decriminalize marijuana - Cannabis News

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has introduced legislation to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.

California Cannabis Industry Bracing for July 1st Compliance Regulations - Cannabis News

Stricter rules on testing, packaging and labeling of products loom large for the state’s pot industry, possibly weeding out smaller players.

Vermont State Police prepares troopers for marijuana legalization - Cannabis News

Like it or not, starting July 1st people in Vermont will be able to possess up to an ounce of marijuana.

Virginia receives 49 applications for the state's first 5 medical cannabis licenses - Cannabis News

Virginia has received 49 applications from medical-cannabis companies hoping to be among the first to set up shop in the state, giving officials plenty of options as they prepare to hand out five licenses this summer.

Is Texas ready to decriminalize marijuana? The answer might be found at the Republican convention - Cannabis News

For the first time, the party has allowed advocates in favor of decriminalizing marijuana possession to have a booth in the convention hall.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Massachusetts' New Marijuana Laws - Cannabis News

Massachusetts is set to launch recreational marijuana sales next month, which certainly has cannabis fans excited seeing as they're the first state to allow sales east of the Mississippi River.

Cannabis advocates urge lawmakers to tackle tax provision - Cannabis News

Representatives of the cannabis industry are ramping up their lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, urging lawmakers to take action on taxes that affect their industry.

Puff, Puffed, Passed: The Progress Towards Legal Weed in all 50 States - Cannabis News

Seven years ago medical marijuana was legal in only 17 states and the District of Columbia; recreational marijuana was legal in zero states and zero Districts of Columbia. Today, medical marijuana programs are on the books in 29 states, and the nine best states allow for some degree of recreational use.

New York City: Manhattan DA to stop prosecuting marijuana possession cases - Cannabis News

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance announced Tuesday that his office would no longer prosecute any low-level marijuana offenses, including smoking in public.

Pittsburgh mayor 'fully' supports legalizing recreational marijuana - Cannabis News

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said he's been reluctant in the past to support legalizing marijuana for recreational use because of the stigma attached to it and because he had more important city business to address.


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