2022

Retail Licensing Delays and Emerging Social Equity Concerns in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut

by NORML
Posted on February 11, 2022February 17, 2022

As more states transition from marijuana criminalization to a regulated retail marketplace, struggles over the structure of retail sales markets have become a foremost concern. Inabilities in establishing and enacting clear and timely regulations regarding the application and acceptance process for business licenses have caused significant delays in the actualization of retail markets in many states.

Events

NORML Heads to Cannabis Week in NYC

by JM Pedini, NORML Development Director
Posted on October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Join us at CWCBExpo with a Complimentary 3-day Expo Pass just for NORML supporters, and save 20% on a Seminar Pass.

A Founder Looks at 50

A Founder Looks at 50: “You Bet I Did, and I Enjoyed It”

by Keith Stroup, NORML Legal Counsel
Posted on August 14, 2020August 21, 2020

Only when marijuana is finally legalized in New York state, hopefully very soon, will we see the end results of our efforts to convince New Yorkers that “It’s NORML to Smoke Pot.”

Expungement

New York City: Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation

by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
Posted on April 11, 2019August 2, 2022

Members of the New York City Council approved a pair of municipal bills this week limiting situations where those seeking employment or on probation may be drug tested for the past use of cannabis.

Courts

Racial Disparities Persist Among NYC Marijuana Possession Arrestees

by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
Posted on February 28, 2018July 6, 2022

New York City police are continuing to disproportionately arrest African Americans and Latinos for minor marijuana possession violations, despite ongoing pledges from Mayor Bill de Blasio to halt the practice.

Courts

New York City Officials Announce Plan To Halt Minor Marijuana Arrests

by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
Posted on November 11, 2014June 21, 2022

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton publicly announced plans yesterday to halt the NYPD’s practice of arresting tens of thousands of minor marijuana offenders annually. Under the new plan, set to take effect November 19, city police would issue first-time marijuana offenders a summons, payable by a fine, in lieu of making a criminal arrest.