“These legislative improvements will bring great relief to the thousands of Virginians waiting to access the medical cannabis program,” said JM Pedini, NORML’s Development Director and the Executive Director of Virginia NORML.
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“This is a simple, yet critical, move that will provide relief, compassion and dignity to terminally-ill Californians.”
If the Governor agrees to convene a special session, it would likely begin on Friday October 1.
Certain government positions would be excluded from the protections under this law.
House Bill 241 allows law enforcement to refer a juvenile to counseling, treatment, or other appropriate intervention services in lieu of a monetary fine.
“While no legislation is perfect, the CAOA represents a legislative vehicle that could navigate its way to the President’s desk for his signature. Never before have we been able to say that.”
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!
“This legislation recognizes that the responsible use of marijuana by adults should not be a crime, and that those who carry the stigma of a criminal record for their past use of cannabis should receive relief.”