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Clarence Thomas, one of the Supreme Court’s most conservative judges, said the contradicting policies on marijuana in the United States make it difficult to understand federal laws against the cultivation and use of the drug. The judge believes the federal laws regarding the possession of marijuana, following the precedent of the 2005 Supreme Court’s ruling, are outdated with how the legal system approaches the drug today. Thomas wrote, “A prohibition on interstate use or cultivation of marijuana may no longer be necessary or proper to support the federal government’s piecemeal approach.” Thom...
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Washington State has just announced a new COVID vaccine incentive program in which it will hand out complimentary marijuana joints for anyone over the age of 21 who receives the vaccine. The program will run from June 7 until July 12 and has been approved by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. The Board announced the initiative Monday and was made effective immediately. In a press release, the Board outlined the conditions of the program. “Participating cannabis retailers may only provide a pre-roll joint, and no other product may be provided as part of this allowance,” it said in ...
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Following its neighbor New Jersey, New York is in the final stages of preparing to legalize recreational marijuana. A new proposal agreed to by New York state lawmakers aims to legalize marijuana use, growing and possession for New Yorkers 21 and older. Retail ventures with the plant would be taxed 13%. “The Cannabis Law,” as it is called by New York legislators, would also found the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), which would help oversee the expected boom of business ventures involving marijuana in the state. New Jersey’s legislation went further fully decriminalizes marijuana. “Maintai...
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Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed legislation on Tuesday legalizing the recreational use and possession of marijuana for adults age 21 and older in New Jersey. In a statement, Murphy said, “Our current marijuana prohibition laws have failed every test of social justice, which is why for years I’ve strongly supported the legalization of adult-use cannabis.” New Jersey’s legislation also fully decriminalizes marijuana. “Maintaining a status quo that allows tens of thousands, disproportionately people of color, to be arrested in New Jersey each year for low-level drug offenses is unjust and indefensibl...
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The House on Friday passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana, as public support for marijuana legalization has climbed to nearly 70%. In a 228-164 vote, the House approved the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana rom the Controlled Substances Act and eliminate federal penalties for growing, selling or possessing the drug. It would also expunge federal convictions for marijuana-related offenses. The MORE Act would create a new federal tax rate of 5% on marijuana products, which would incrementally rise to 8%. Five Republicans joined the Democratic majority: Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida...
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Four states legalized marijuana for recreational use and one for medicinal use through ballot measures on Nov. 3.Over 50 percent of New Jersey and Arizona residents voted yes to pass ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana. Montana and South Dakota also legalized it for recreational use by smaller margins. Voters in South Dakota approved marijuana for medical use. Mississippi also voted on some medicinal applications of the drug. New York and Connecticut appear to be the next states closest to legalization through their state legislatures.
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