Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Mar 29 2023
Bill to Clarify Marijuana Use by Parents is Not Child Neglect Passed by Maryland Senate
A bill that would clarify under law that the use of marijuana by a parent or legal guardian does not constitute child neglect has been passed by Maryland’s full Senate. Senate Bill 653 was passed by the Maryland Senate by a vote of 34 to 11, moving it to the House Judiciary Committee. The proposed …
Mar 29 2023
Maryland House Passes Bill Banning Police from Using Smell of Marijuana to Detain or Conduct Searches
Maryland’s full House of Delegates has passed legislation that would prohibit police from using the smell of marijuana as reasonable suspicion or probable cause in order to detain an individual, while also reducing the fines associated with smoking marijuana in public. House Bill 1071 was filed by Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield along with a massive list …
Mar 29 2023
Alberta Commission Alters Rules Regarding Producers Giving Marijuana Samples
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has released a bulletin announcing a change in rules that allows licensed marijuana producers to give samples to stores and their representatives. “This bulletin is to advise all registered cannabis representatives and retail cannabis store licensees of important amendments to the Cannabis Representative Handbook (CRH) and the Retail Cannabis …
Mar 28 2023
Montana Committee Votes in Favor of Redirecting Marijuana Tax Revenue
The House Appropriations Committee voted 15 to 8 today to approve a large overhaul of how tax revenue from legal marijuana sales is handled. Montana House Bill 669 was filed by State Representative Bill Mercer. It would move marijuana tax revenues out of programs dedicated to wildlife habitat, state parks, trails and recreational facilities and …
Mar 28 2023
After Approving Bill to Legalize Marijuana Possession, Delaware Senate Votes to Legalize Sales
Shortly after Delaware’s Senate voted to pass a bill to legalize marijuana possession, they passed a separate bill to establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 2 was passed by the Senate in a 15 to 5 vote, a little less than an hour and a half after the chamber approved House Bill 1 by …
Mar 28 2023
Delaware Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana That’s Already Passed the House
The Delaware Senate has voted in favor of legislation that legalizes marijuana. The Senate voted 16 to 4 today to pass House Bill 1 to legalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those 21 and older. A separate measure to legalize licensed marijuana stores – House Bill 2 – is expected …
Mar 28 2023
Colombia Marijuana Legalization Bill Takes Another Step Towards Becoming Law
Colombia legislation that would make legal marijuana a constitutional right was passed today by the First Commission of the Chamber of Representatives, a key step towards becoming law. “Historical!”, said Representative Juan Carlos Losada in a translated social media post. “We have just approved with 26 votes the fifth debate on the regulation of #CannabisDeUsoAdulto …
Mar 28 2023
Legislation to Legalize Medical Use of Psilocybin Filed in Montana Senate
A bill that would allow for the medical use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been filed in the Montana Legislature. House Bill 955 was officially introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday. The proposed law would allow those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety or depressive disorder or a …
Mar 28 2023
New North Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana, Expunge Past Offenses
A group of seven North Carolina Senators have filed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. Senate Bill 346 was filed by Senator Graig Meyer with six cosponsors. The measure would legalize, for those 21 and older, the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana, up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates (hash, oil, etc.) …
Mar 27 2023
Maryland Senate Committee Approves Bill Establishing Legal Marijuana Industry
A bill to follow voters’ wishes and establish a licensed, regulated and taxed system of legal marijuana stores has been passed by Maryland’s Senate Finance Committee. The committee approved Senate Bill 516 by a vote of 7 to 2, moving it towards a vote by the full Senate. A version of the bill has already …
