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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

Welcome to The Week in Weed’s look back at the news of 2019; whether the year has flown by or seemed to last forever, it’s (almost) over now. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2019. In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking.

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Group to begin work on Alabama’s new medical cannabis program

Cannabis Law Report

Will Ainsworth, House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed and others appointed the 14 members, who will lead a “seed to sale” regulatory system for medical cannabis. legislation in 2019. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, created by legislation that passed in May, will meet at 1 p.m.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AZ resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

NORML

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Actions to Take.

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Trusting Your Seed Supplier Is Imperative, Vault Over The Problems.

Cannabis Law Report

A recent US court case filing illustrates the importance of working with a seed supplier that you know, trust and knows the international market. A recent US court case filing illustrates the importance of working with a seed supplier that you know and trust. Important FAQ’s To Consider Before Purchasing Seeds. . Seed Research.

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CO Hemp Clone Farm, “National Hemp Farm”, Used Client’s Money For Own Investment Purposes Inc Real Estate & Capital Equipment Purchases Without Ever Intending To Supply Order Worth $US590K, Lawsuit Alleges.

Cannabis Law Report

Mertz , is being accused of civil theft and conspiracy for keeping hundreds of thousands of dollars from the sale of unhealthy hemp clones to a Colorado farm and then using that money to improve his hemp farm infrastructure so the two year old farm could be flipped and sold. Jun 21, 2019. 19 November 2019. million of revenue.

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What’s New For Oklahoma Medical Marijuana In 2020?

MMJ Recs

In fact, with more than 210,000 MMJ patients as of November 2019, MMJ users account for nearly 5% of the state’s population. With more MMJ patients than in any other state, the Oklahoma MMJ industry is booming with sales of more than $350 million through the end of last year. Are there new laws around Oklahoma medical cannabis in 2020?