Cannabis Laws News
Here are updates in US marijuana laws, keeping you informed of any new regulations and legalized states. You’ll find relevant articles on the status of pot bills or on marijuana bank law. The climate for making weed legal is difficult, but these articles can help navigating a little easier. You can find the bills and politicians that are help moving weed laws forward.
Sen. Schumer Introduced Marijuana Descheduling Legislation
In early February Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that in April he planned to introduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). At an event in New York City, Sen. Schumer stated, “In the coming weeks, we’re ramping up our...
President Biden to Pardon Low Level Marijuana Convictions
President Biden recently announced his intent to pardon people who received low-level convictions for marijuana. A Three-Pronged Approach In his statement President Biden said, “I have directed the Attorney General to develop an administrative process for the issuance...
Rhode Island Legalizes Adult-Use Marijuana
Rhode Island’s Democratic Governor, Dan McKee, has signed into law legislation that legalizes the recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 and over. The law’s provisions took effect upon signing. The Rhode Island Cannabis Act also expunges prior civil and...
November Voting Decides Marijuana Measures in Five States
The 2022 midterm elections will decide the fate of marijuana legalization measures in five states. Currently, 19 American states have legalized recreational marijuana for adult use. These states comprise about 44% of the U.S. population. If approved by voters the...
