Together, Delaware CAN Legalize Cannabis in 2021
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With no referendums or voter initiatives in Delaware, the only way to legalize cannabis is to contact your local officials, let them know that you are one of the 61% of Delawareans who support ending prohibition, and call on them to vote “yes” on legalization in 2021 .
Take Action Now: Click here to send and email asking your elected officials to prioritize cannabis legalization in 2021.
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Why Delaware Should Legalize Cannabis
Protects over 145,000 adult cannabis consumers in Delaware from arrest, civil citation, seizure of property and currency, and the threat of being subjected to the criminal justice system.
Saves the State and taxpayers millions of dollars annually in law enforcement and criminal justice costs by ending unnecessary stops, arrests and prosecutions of otherwise law-abiding citizens.
Ends civil asset forfeiture for the possession of cannabis.
Eliminates the mere possession of cannabis as a law enforcement tool for “probable cause” searches based on the odor of raw cannabis, a justification currently being used by officers to circumvent Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
Reduces strain on the criminal justice system and prison system, especially with Courts’ backlogged caseloads due to the pandemic shutdowns.
Replaces the existing illicit market with a safe, legal industry that employs consumer safety protections and robust measures to prevent sales to minors.
Helps reduce crime associated with the illicit market and violent turf battles.
Helps law enforcement focus on real public safety and crimes that have actual victims.
Restores community relations and trust in law enforcement.
Generates millions in revenue that can be allocated to fund schools and education, infrastructure, clean water, re-entry programs, and other valuable government services.
Creates thousands of cannabis industry jobs and supports economic growth and employment in secondary sectors that support cannabis businesses, such as construction, electrical, HVAS, accounting, legal, manufacturing, security, tech, agricultural, real estate, and tourism.
Keeps Delaware economically competitive with New Jersey, D.C., and other states in the region that have already or will soon legalize cannabis.
Learn More About Legalization
States with Legal Cannabis:
17 + DC
Americans Living in a State Where Cannabis is Legal:
140,532,303
Percentage of Americans Living in a State Where Cannabis is Legal:
42.7%
Check out our Information Library to learn more about cannabis legalization and for resources to help you take action to legalize cannabis in 2021.
Advocate resources and publications on cannabis legalization in Delaware
Statistics and studies from the ACLU, government agencies, and researchers
Videos of past Delaware CAN presentations
Our legislative guide, including each legislators’ cannabis voting history and answers to our biannual candidate survey
A directory of email addresses and phone numbers for all Delaware legislators
Delaware’s Legislative Session Ends July 1
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Our staff is all volunteer, but we need the resources to stand up to the well-funded opposition lobbying against cannabis legalization in Delaware.
Your contribution to Delaware CAN helps fund public education and Town Hall events, outreach and advocacy programs, and all of our efforts to legalize cannabis for the citizens of Delaware.
Volunteer with Delaware CAN
Delaware CAN is a grassroots organization with an all-volunteer staff. Dedicated advocates have fueled the movement in the First State and positioned Delaware to legalize cannabis in 2021. But our work is not finished and we need supporters from across the state to take action in their communities to ensure that our legislators follow the will of the people and pass legislation to legalize cannabis for all adults.
To learn what you can do in your community to help legalize cannabis, contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@delawarecannabis.org
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Want Delaware legal? Join us for our Virtual Delaware Citizens' Cannabis Lobby Week April 19 - April 23 ![]()
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The General Assembly reconvenes after Spring break on..... you guessed it - 4/20. Join us for a call to action on this special day and throughout the week. ![]()
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We usually host monthly Delaware Citizens' Lobby Days; however, with Legislative Hall still closed to the public and proceedings all occurring virtually, we have converted our cannabis lobby days into a virtual Delaware Citizens' Cannabis Lobby Week. ![]()
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We challenge all supporters of legalization to schedule a meeting with, or make a call to both their Representative and Senator during our virtual lobby week. ![]()
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Step 1: Click here to find out who your Representative and Senator are.![]()
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Step 2: Request a virtual meeting with both your Representative and Senator.![]()
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Step 3:Join us at 7pm on Monday 4/19 for our Delaware Citizens cannabis Lobby Day Information Session - We’ll be going over talking points, discuss how to make an appointment if you haven’t already, as well as helpful tips and techniques for meeting with your elected officials. ![]()
Zoom Meeting Link: bit.ly/CannAdvocate ![]()
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Meeting ID: 302 420 2020![]()
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Step 4: Use our publications and talking points during your meeting to help educate your legislators about the facts regarding cannabis legalization.![]()
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www.wvtf.org/post/now-virginia-has-legalized-marijuana-whats-happens-next
Now That Virginia Has Legalized Marijuana, What's Happens Next?
www.wvtf.org
Now that lawmakers have taken action to legalize marijuana, they still need to make decisions about how the new industry will be regulated.
“But Ms. Patchell said that by encouraging lawmakers to leave prohibition in place, at least longer than it would be if HB 150 passed unamended, the Delaware medical marijuana industry is sacrificing the consumers it claims to care about.![]()
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“The fact of the matter is cannabis prohibition is still being enforced, and consumers are being subjected to law enforcement interactions, arrests, various searches, sometimes worse for a plant these companies have already been making money off of for years,” she said.![]()
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“Anyone who opposes or obstructs legalization in our state shouldn’t make hypocritical future attempts to profit off the consumers, against whom they’re willing to enforce prohibition,” Ms. Patchell said.”![]()
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baytobaynews.com/stories/opposing-pro-marijuana-forces-clash-over-legalization,44894
Opposing pro-marijuana forces clash over legalization
baytobaynews.com
In Delaware, cannabis activists and some state lawmakers hope to legalize adult recreational use of the substance soon. But they’ve found an unlikely foil in Delaware’s existing medical marijuana industry.