Oregon Lawmakers Backtrack on Drug Decriminalization as Reversal Bill Goes to Gov
Why it matters: Oregon is attempting to backtrack on a landmark piece of legislation that decriminalized possession of small amounts ...
Tag: Decriminalization
Pennsylvania Borough Working on Cannabis Decriminalization
Why it matters: North York borough in Pennsylvania is considering decriminalizing cannabis at a small level, joining other local counties ...
Ireland Government Approves a Nine-Month Delay on Cannabis Legalization Vote
Why it matters: The Irish government has delayed discussion of a bill that would legalize cannabis possession for nine months, ...
Texas Attorney General Sues 5 Cities Over Weed Decriminalization
Why it matters: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against five cities in Texas that have implemented marijuana ...
Rhode Island Bill Would Allow Psilocybin Cultivation, Possession Under 1 Ounce
Why it matters: Rhode Island Rep. Brandon Potter has introduced a bill that would decriminalize possession, cultivation, and sharing of ...
Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Draft Bill To Ban Recreational Use After Decriminalizing
Why it matters: Thailand's move to decriminalize cannabis has led to unintended consequences, including a surge of cannabis shops and ...
Sarasota Moves To Make Cannabis Possession Criminal Again After Few Pay Civil Fines
Why it matters: The article discusses the potential repeal of Sarasota, Florida's marijuana civil citation program, which would make cannabis ...
Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
Why it matters: Thailand recently decriminalized cannabis, becoming the first Asian nation to do so. However, opposition to the cannabis ...
Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines
Why it matters: The city of Eureka, CA, has passed a resolution decriminalizing entheogens and psychedelic plant medicines, becoming the ...
Advocates in Lubbock, Texas Collected Enough Signatures for Weed Decriminalization Initiative
Why it matters: Advocates in Lubbock, Texas have collected enough signatures to add a decriminalization initiative to the ballot. This ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill
Why it matters: The veto of Senate Bill 58 by California Governor Gavin Newsom is a setback for psychedelic advocates ...
Cannabeginners: How To Legally Use Cannabis in Chile
Why it matters: Chile has a long history of hemp and cannabis cultivation and has legalized medical cannabis, making it ...
Portuguese Parliament Approves Decriminalization of Synthetic Drugs
Why it matters: Portugal has approved the decriminalization of synthetic drugs in an effort to address the adverse effects of ...
Berkeley Decriminalizes Psilocybin, Ayahuasca
Why it matters: City officials in Berkeley, California have unanimously approved a measure to decriminalize the possession and use of ...
Scotland’s Government Calls For Drug Decriminalization
Why it matters: The Scottish government is calling for the decriminalization of personal drug possession in order to address the ...
RFK Jr. Wants To Decriminalize Pot, Psychedelics
Why it matters: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is challenging President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic nomination, has pledged ...
