WashU Study: Cannabis Decriminalization Does Not Increase Youth Use

Posted on March 17, 2018March 17, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Washington University of St. Louis cannabis decriminalization study

Cannabis prohibition laws across the country are beginning to crumble. Legislators and policymakers, along with a number of public health professional organizations now support the decriminalization of cannabis. The “War on Drugs” is responsible for creating more adverse effects on youth with cannabis arrests and the legal consequences that follow, without increasing public safety or reducing use in this vulnerable population. The common misconception is that reducing cannabis penalties th...

Prohibition is crumbling. Find out what happens next.

Posted on March 11, 2018March 12, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Missouri Cannabis Industry Association Conference at City Place Hotel

There is only one thing that is for sure in the cannabis industry. You will not get a loan from a traditional bank to open your dream cannabis dispensary or retail shop. No way. It's not going to happen under existing federal prohibition. Your choices are borrowing money from friends, family, relatives, or that rich uncle that loves you. If you strike out with those options and you're coming up short on funds, there is another option. Investors. Cannabis entrepreneurs have tapped into mill...

Round Two for St. Louis City Cannabis Legalization Bill

Posted on February 1, 2018February 10, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Legislation Committee meeting at City Hall

Late on Thursday, January 31, 2018 the Legislation Committee, chaired by Alderman Joe Vaccaro, granted a second reading of Board Bill 180 (BB180). BB180, introduced by Alder Megan Ellyia Green, seeks to legalize cannabis possession and cultivation in the City of St. Louis. Cannabis activists in the city may now provide public comment for the next Legislation Committee meeting scheduled for BB180. The evening meeting will happen on February 13, 2018 in City Hall room 208 at 6:30 pm. Public ...

Lewis Reed Opposes Board Bill 180

Posted on November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by GSTL-NORML

Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed Signs New Approach Missouri medical cannabis petition

St. Louis City Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed spoke at the November 13, 2017 monthly chapter meeting of Greater St. Louis NORML (GSTL NORML). President Reed opposes the cannabis legalization Board Bill 180 introduced by Alder Megan-Ellyia Green on October 26, 2017. Board Bill 180 (BB180) would divert law enforcement resources from arresting individuals for private possession of up to 2.0 ounces of cannabis and privately cultivating up to ten cannabis plants. “There are loophole...

Straight FAQs About Board Bill 180

Posted on November 11, 2017March 13, 2018 by GSTL-NORML

Legalization of cannabis in St. Louis, MO

Board Bill 180 (BB180) was submitted by Alderwoman Megan-Ellyia Green on October 26, 2017 to the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen. The bill is designed to amend Ordinance 69429, and removes the possibility of incarceration for petty marijuana possession up to 56 grams (2.0 ounces) and allows private cultivation of up to ten (10) cannabis plants. This legislation is pending and has not passed into law. This guide outlines the major points of the proposed legislation. This information may change i...