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New York’s Hemp Plan approved by USDA

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On Tuesday, State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ Hemp Program Plan was approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. New York first launched the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2015.

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New York Published Proposed Emergency Rules on Hemp Cultivation Licensing: What’s Going On?

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On January 12, 2022, the New York Department of State’s Division of Administrative Rules published emergency regulations in the New York State Register that formally implemented the New York State Hemp Grower License program (the Grower License Program). Changes to Expect from the New Licensing Program. THC or less.

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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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Cannabis Can Help Puerto Rico’s Economy Recover

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In 2015, Puerto Rico declared “it could not afford to pay its more than $70 billion public debt load it had accumulated through decades of mismanagement, corruption and excessive borrowing.” Cannabis opportunities for Puerto Rico’s agricultural sector. Background on the debt crisis.

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Cherokee Group Officially Legalizes Cannabis

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Cherokee native people just made history, as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has legalized cannabis. . For the first time in North Carolina history, medical marijuana is legal. Passing this ordinance is just the first step, but we are excited to begin building this program. Cherokee Makes History .

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Georgia’s Small Farmers Shut Out During ‘Secretive’ Cannabis Licensing Process, Advocate Says

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In 2015, Georgia legalized the possession of cannabis oil containing a maximum of 5% THC. If you think about it, 80% of Georgia’s economy is based on agriculture,” Ralston said. Georgia currently has roughly 20,000 registered patients, and Ralston expects this number to grow rapidly as the program rolls out. In 2019, Gov.

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Greenspoon Marder Article: NEW JERSEY GREATLY EXPANDS MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW

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New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. History of compliance with regulations and policies governing government regulated marijuana programs. since 2015.

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