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  Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/15/21

  by Carly Wolf, NORML State Policies Coordinator
  

  Welcome to the latest edition of NORML's Weekly Legislative Roundup, on the NORML blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/15/21 appeared first on NORML.

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  Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access

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  “The AMA’s position is woefully out of step with both public opinion and scientific consensus, as well as with the opinions of the majority of physicians. It is regrettable that this organization would go on record in attempting to nullify the vote of a supermajority of Mississippi voters.” The post Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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  Legal Marijuana Sales Spiked Dramatically in 2020

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  "Customers purchased an estimated $17.9 billion in cannabis products from legal retailers in 2020 – up from $10.7 billion in 2019." The post Legal Marijuana Sales Spiked Dramatically in 2020 appeared first on NORML.

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  Governors Speak Out in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Nationwide

  by Carly Wolf, NORML State Policies Coordinator
  

  Here's a breakdown of which Governors and where are calling for the enactment of meaningful marijuana reform in 2021. The post Governors Speak Out in Favor of Marijuana Legalization Nationwide appeared first on NORML.

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  Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than Alcohol

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  “The results show that the majority of U.S. consumers perceive cannabis (as CBD, hemp, marijuana, and THC) as having medical uses and view the potential for abuse of cannabis as less than for commonly prescribed medications and alcohol." The post Survey: Most Americans Say Marijuana Possesses Less Abuse Potential Than Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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  South Dakota: Republican Governor Officially Backing Litigation to Reject Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Initiative

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  "Whether or not one supports marijuana legalization, Americans should be outraged at these overtly undemocratic tactics.” The post South Dakota: Republican Governor Officially Backing Litigation to Reject Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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  Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/8/21

  by Carly Wolf, NORML State Policies Coordinator
  

  Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2021, on the NORML blog every Friday! The post Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/8/21 appeared first on NORML.

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  California: No Uptick in Frequency of Marijuana Use by Young Adults Following Adult-Use Legalization

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  “In examining marijuana use before and after legalization of recreational sales in California, we found that frequency of use did not change significantly overall, including following legalization.” The post California: No Uptick in Frequency of Marijuana Use by Young Adults Following Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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  Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

  by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  

  "Our study found that there is no link to marijuana use and an increase in cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, there may be a link between marijuana use and lowered risk of cardiovascular disease." The post Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease appeared first on NORML.

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  New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Imposing Civil Penalties for Underage Marijuana Use

  by Carly Wolf, NORML State Policies Coordinator
  

  A5211/S3320 would impose civil fines between $50-250 for those ages 18-20 who are in possession of up to six ounces of marijuana. The post New Jersey: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Imposing Civil Penalties for Underage Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.