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California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms

Canna Law Blog

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. Funds will go towards local programs offering technical support, regulatory compliance and assistance.

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Metrc Grab Rhode Island Contract

Cannabis Law Report

Rhode Island was an early adopter of medical marijuana, legalizing the program in 2006. Our team at Metrc is looking forward to working side-by-side with Rhode Island’s Office of Cannabis Regulation and both existing and new licensees within the state to establish a safe and well-regulated medical marketplace.”.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

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She worked for the Department of Public Health for 11 years, including as Staff Services Manager II for the Maternal Child Adolescent Health Division, Health Program Specialist I in the Center for Environmental Health, Associate Accounting Analyst with the Drinking Water Program and Associate Accounting Analyst in the Resource Management Section.

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Prince Lobel Announces Andrew Schriever as a partner in Business Litigation & Cannabis In NY Office

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Andrew has also served as a court-appointed arbitrator, has mediated for the court’s mediation program as well as privately since 2006, and he has represented clients in all aspects of state and federal litigation, including complex commercial litigation, and in telecommunications matters.

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Autism CARES Act Signed Into Law; Provides $1.8B in Funding for Autism Research and Services

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The CARES Act reauthorizes and expands the provisions earlier introduced in the Combating Autism Act of 2006. The Autism CARES Act ensures support for research on autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) and enhances programs relating to autism. What The Autism CARES Act Means For ASD Patients. One of the bill’s sponsors, Rep.

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Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Rhode Island

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Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. Reciprocity Rhode Island is not the only state with a cost-effective medical marijuana program. Thanks to recent state legislation , adult residents can soon buy recreational marijuana from licensed dispensaries.

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South Dakota Cannabis Legalization Guide (Constitutional Amendment A and Measure 26)

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In 2006, a measure that would have legalized medical cannabis failed to pass with a majority of 52 percent of South Dakota voters opposed. Initiated Measure 26, on the other hand, would legalize cannabis for medical use by patients with debilitating conditions and establish a medical cannabis program.