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Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session is filled with high hopes for cannabis enthusiasts as several bills have been introduced regarding marijuana. However, one of those bills – House Bill 24 – has already gone up in smoke.

Currently, marijuana is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Louisiana law. Possession of marijuana in Louisiana could result in criminal penalties.

House Bill 24 was introduced to repeal Louisiana law that classifies marijuana as a controlled dangerous substance and to further decriminalize marijuana by removing criminal penalties for the possession and distribution of marijuana. The bill was contingent on the Louisiana Legislature enacting a regulatory system for the sale and distribution of marijuana.

No amendment to criminal penalties imposed for synthetic cannabis was proposed under the bill.

Moreover, the proposed law did not seek to prohibit Louisiana employers from implementing or enforcing reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies.

During the hearing before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee on April 25, 2023, the economic benefits of taxing adult recreational marijuana use was emphasized in support of the bill, but to no avail. The bill was involuntarily deferred by a majority vote of the committee. This decision effectively killed House Bill 24.

For some, House Bill 24 being shelved halts Louisiana’s progress on marijuana reform while, for others, preserving the status quo with regards to marijuana is a victory. Despite the different opinions on marijuana legalization, marijuana remains a hot topic for Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session, and the outcome of this session could significantly impact the future of marijuana regulation in this State.

Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session is filled with high hopes for cannabis enthusiasts as several bills have been introduced regarding marijuana. However, one of those bills – House Bill 24 – has already gone up in smoke.

Currently, marijuana is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Louisiana law. Possession of marijuana in Louisiana could result in criminal penalties.

House Bill 24 was introduced to repeal Louisiana law that classifies marijuana as a controlled dangerous substance and to further decriminalize marijuana by removing criminal penalties for the possession and distribution of marijuana. The bill was contingent on the Louisiana Legislature enacting a regulatory system for the sale and distribution of marijuana.

No amendment to criminal penalties imposed for synthetic cannabis was proposed under the bill.

Moreover, the proposed law did not seek to prohibit Louisiana employers from implementing or enforcing reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies.

During the hearing before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee on April 25, 2023, the economic benefits of taxing adult recreational marijuana use was emphasized in support of the bill, but to no avail. The bill was involuntarily deferred by a majority vote of the committee. This decision effectively killed House Bill 24.

For some, House Bill 24 being shelved halts Louisiana’s progress on marijuana reform while, for others, preserving the status quo with regards to marijuana is a victory. Despite the different opinions on marijuana legalization, marijuana remains a hot topic for Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session, and the outcome of this session could significantly impact the future of marijuana regulation in this State.

Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session is filled with high hopes for cannabis enthusiasts as several bills have been introduced regarding marijuana. However, one of those bills – House Bill 24 – has already gone up in smoke.

Currently, marijuana is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Louisiana law. Possession of marijuana in Louisiana could result in criminal penalties.

House Bill 24 was introduced to repeal Louisiana law that classifies marijuana as a controlled dangerous substance and to further decriminalize marijuana by removing criminal penalties for the possession and distribution of marijuana. The bill was contingent on the Louisiana Legislature enacting a regulatory system for the sale and distribution of marijuana.

No amendment to criminal penalties imposed for synthetic cannabis was proposed under the bill.

Moreover, the proposed law did not seek to prohibit Louisiana employers from implementing or enforcing reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies.

During the hearing before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee on April 25, 2023, the economic benefits of taxing adult recreational marijuana use was emphasized in support of the bill, but to no avail. The bill was involuntarily deferred by a majority vote of the committee. This decision effectively killed House Bill 24.

For some, House Bill 24 being shelved halts Louisiana’s progress on marijuana reform while, for others, preserving the status quo with regards to marijuana is a victory. Despite the different opinions on marijuana legalization, marijuana remains a hot topic for Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session, and the outcome of this session could significantly impact the future of marijuana regulation in this State.

Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session is filled with high hopes for cannabis enthusiasts as several bills have been introduced regarding marijuana. However, one of those bills – House Bill 24 – has already gone up in smoke.

Currently, marijuana is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Louisiana law. Possession of marijuana in Louisiana could result in criminal penalties.

House Bill 24 was introduced to repeal Louisiana law that classifies marijuana as a controlled dangerous substance and to further decriminalize marijuana by removing criminal penalties for the possession and distribution of marijuana. The bill was contingent on the Louisiana Legislature enacting a regulatory system for the sale and distribution of marijuana.

No amendment to criminal penalties imposed for synthetic cannabis was proposed under the bill.

Moreover, the proposed law did not seek to prohibit Louisiana employers from implementing or enforcing reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies.

During the hearing before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee on April 25, 2023, the economic benefits of taxing adult recreational marijuana use was emphasized in support of the bill, but to no avail. The bill was involuntarily deferred by a majority vote of the committee. This decision effectively killed House Bill 24.

For some, House Bill 24 being shelved halts Louisiana’s progress on marijuana reform while, for others, preserving the status quo with regards to marijuana is a victory. Despite the different opinions on marijuana legalization, marijuana remains a hot topic for Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session, and the outcome of this session could significantly impact the future of marijuana regulation in this State.

Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session is filled with high hopes for cannabis enthusiasts as several bills have been introduced regarding marijuana. However, one of those bills – House Bill 24 – has already gone up in smoke.

Currently, marijuana is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Louisiana law. Possession of marijuana in Louisiana could result in criminal penalties.

House Bill 24 was introduced to repeal Louisiana law that classifies marijuana as a controlled dangerous substance and to further decriminalize marijuana by removing criminal penalties for the possession and distribution of marijuana. The bill was contingent on the Louisiana Legislature enacting a regulatory system for the sale and distribution of marijuana.

No amendment to criminal penalties imposed for synthetic cannabis was proposed under the bill.

Moreover, the proposed law did not seek to prohibit Louisiana employers from implementing or enforcing reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies.

During the hearing before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee on April 25, 2023, the economic benefits of taxing adult recreational marijuana use was emphasized in support of the bill, but to no avail. The bill was involuntarily deferred by a majority vote of the committee. This decision effectively killed House Bill 24.

For some, House Bill 24 being shelved halts Louisiana’s progress on marijuana reform while, for others, preserving the status quo with regards to marijuana is a victory. Despite the different opinions on marijuana legalization, marijuana remains a hot topic for Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session, and the outcome of this session could significantly impact the future of marijuana regulation in this State.

Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session is filled with high hopes for cannabis enthusiasts as several bills have been introduced regarding marijuana. However, one of those bills – House Bill 24 – has already gone up in smoke.

Currently, marijuana is classified as a controlled dangerous substance under Louisiana law. Possession of marijuana in Louisiana could result in criminal penalties.

House Bill 24 was introduced to repeal Louisiana law that classifies marijuana as a controlled dangerous substance and to further decriminalize marijuana by removing criminal penalties for the possession and distribution of marijuana. The bill was contingent on the Louisiana Legislature enacting a regulatory system for the sale and distribution of marijuana.

No amendment to criminal penalties imposed for synthetic cannabis was proposed under the bill.

Moreover, the proposed law did not seek to prohibit Louisiana employers from implementing or enforcing reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies.

During the hearing before the Administration of Criminal Justice committee on April 25, 2023, the economic benefits of taxing adult recreational marijuana use was emphasized in support of the bill, but to no avail. The bill was involuntarily deferred by a majority vote of the committee. This decision effectively killed House Bill 24.

For some, House Bill 24 being shelved halts Louisiana’s progress on marijuana reform while, for others, preserving the status quo with regards to marijuana is a victory. Despite the different opinions on marijuana legalization, marijuana remains a hot topic for Louisiana’s 2023 Regular Legislative Session, and the outcome of this session could significantly impact the future of marijuana regulation in this State.