The Republican-controlled North Dakota House of Representatives passed an adult-use cannabis bill on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in a 56-38 vote. The bill legalizes possession of up to one ounce for people 21 and older. The bill limits the number of cultivators within the state to seven, and the number of dispensaries to 18. During
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Senate Democrats to Introduce Federal Cannabis Reform Legislation
By Adam J. Horowitz on
Posted in Cannabis, Recent Developments
On February 1, 2021, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced their intention to introduce cannabis reform legislation this year. In a joint announcement, the Senators pledged to end the federal prohibition on cannabis, as well as “ensure restorative justice, protect public health and implement responsible taxes and regulations.”
While…
Full Scale Cannabis Legalization Fails in New York, but Legislature Approves Significant Decriminalization Measures
By Bradley P. Pollina on
Posted in Cannabis, Legislation
Although efforts to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use failed to win majority support prior to the end of the legislative session, both the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate have approved a significant decriminalization bill. The bill, which Governor Andrew Cuomo has said he will sign, generally (1) reduces penalties for…