(The Center Square) ― Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, is proposingSenate Bill 1146 to clarify that … [Read more...] about State senator’s bill would align Pa. law with medical marijuana users’ firearms rights
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Amended Maine Bill To Establish Psychedelic Research Committee Heads to Gov.
Among the many states currently looking to enact measures to investigate psychedelic regulation and increase psychedelic research, Maine is one of the latest to throw its hat in the ring. Lawmakers supporting the initial reform bill were hoping to usher in a new era of psychedelic drug regulation for therapeutic use, though the amended bill would pump the breaks and instead set … [Read more...] about Amended Maine Bill To Establish Psychedelic Research Committee Heads to Gov.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Psychedelics Therapy Legalization Bill
Massachusetts legislators held a joint legislative committee hearing last week to consider an initiative to legalize the therapeutic use of natural psychedelics. At the hearing, lawmakers heard from both supporters and opponents of the proposal, which can be approved by the legislature or referred to voters to decide the issue this November. The proposed ballot measure is … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Psychedelics Therapy Legalization Bill
New York cannabis farmers may have to throw away 250,000 pounds of product due to retail-store bottleneck
Unsold cannabis in New York state will likely be thrown away because of a lack of retail locations. Fresh Alternative Farms Three years after New York approved recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, the rollout of the Empire State’s legal-cannabis program has created a bottleneck of product with limited options to get it to market, people directly involved in the … [Read more...] about New York cannabis farmers may have to throw away 250,000 pounds of product due to retail-store bottleneck
Two Norwalk cannabis dispensaries prepare to open in upcoming weeks amid limited flower supply
“Construction is really chugging away,” said Fine Fettle COO Ben Zachs, noting the upcoming dispensary’s final inspection will come in February. All that’s left to do is painting and installing signs and security features such as cameras and access controls, Zachs said. Fine Fettle hired a general manager and assistant general manager for the dispensary but will hire … [Read more...] about Two Norwalk cannabis dispensaries prepare to open in upcoming weeks amid limited flower supply
Maine would join 14 other states in allowing on-site cannabis consumption under new bill
Mainers and tourists would be able to consume cannabis in a social club-type setting under a bill now being considered by lawmakers. Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland) said his on-site cannabis consumption bill would create spaces similar to brew pubs. “It would provide a controlled and regulated environment for adults similar to a brew pub that allows you try different beers and … [Read more...] about Maine would join 14 other states in allowing on-site cannabis consumption under new bill
GOP-Backed Bill in Indiana Would Create Fund To Study Shrooms
A bill, introduced by GOP state Sen. Ed Charbonneau, would establish “the therapeutic psilocybin research fund,” which would be “administered by the Indiana department of health (state department), to provide financial assistance to research institutions in Indiana to study the use of psilocybin to treat mental health and other medical conditions,” according to the official … [Read more...] about GOP-Backed Bill in Indiana Would Create Fund To Study Shrooms
South Carolina Cannabis Coalition calls for sensible decriminalization at rally
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A local nonprofit group is taking its cause to the capital. The South Carolina Cannabis Coalition will hold its second annual rally at the state house in Columbia on Wednesday.Coalition organizers say they're working to reform the state’s cannabis laws; they believe the laws are outdated. That’s why they're pushing lawmakers towards … [Read more...] about South Carolina Cannabis Coalition calls for sensible decriminalization at rally
Is New York’s weed law flawed? Brooklyn DA backs off cannabis possession charges
Last year, on April 20, police pulled over Tommy Yu for failure to signal while he was driving in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. An officer noticed Yu had a forged Department of Transportation parking plaque and searched his car, finding what he said were hundreds of ecstasy pills and 18 large bags of cannabis weighing more than 20 pounds, according to testimony. In July, Yu had … [Read more...] about Is New York’s weed law flawed? Brooklyn DA backs off cannabis possession charges
Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products
Florida Representative Ralph Massullo introduced House Bill 1269 on Jan. 5, which received its first reading on Jan. 9. If passed, the bill would implement limitations on potency in cannabis products specifically if adult-use cannabis is legalized. The bill proposes strict limitations for smoking products, concentrates, and edibles. “Marijuana for personal use may not have a … [Read more...] about Newly Introduced Bill in Florida Proposes 10% Cap on Smokable THC Products