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Legislative Update

Virginia: Legislation Barring Police from Using Marijuana Odor to Stop or Search Takes Effect Early 2021

by JM Pedini, NORML Development Director
Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

This is another victory for commonsense marijuana law reform in Virginia.

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Cannabis Penalties

Activism

NORML Argues Police May Not Question Citizens Based on Marijuana Odors

by Erik Altieri, Former NORML Executive Director
Posted on February 25, 2014June 21, 2022

NORML filed an “amicus curiae” brief with the Massachusetts Supreme Court on Tuesday, February 18,…

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Marijuana Possession

Activism

NORML Argues State Prosecutors Can’t Justify Police Searches Based on Smell

by Allen St. Pierre, Former NORML Executive Director
Posted on November 25, 2013June 21, 2022

NORML filed an “amicus curiae” brief with the state supreme appellate court on Friday, November…

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