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Analysis: Propagation of Cannabis Retailers Not Associated with Changes in Traffic Safety

Cannabis Law Report

La Jolla, CA: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not independently associated with an increase in traffic crashes, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. In this case, the net effect of expanding access to marijuana on traffic crashes could be quite small.

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

Cannabis Law Report

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Create Tax Credit for Commercial Cannabis Retailers

Cannabis Law Report

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced Senate Bill 1336 , which establishes a carryforward tax credit for commercial cannabis retailers. SB 1336 recognizes the difficulties that commercial cannabis retailers face, and provides a hand to a unique and important part of California’s economy. Though these taxes generated $1.75

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What Does Farmgate Retail Mean for the Ontario Recreational Cannabis Market? – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Farmgate stores provide a unique access point for consumers to buy their cannabis products on-site and connect directly with the producers. . What will be the impact of farmgate retail on the industry and why is it important to understand it? What is farmgate cannabis retail? How does farmgate impact the cannabis industry?

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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. To access the portal, click here. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process.

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Announcement: California Department of Cannabis Control Debuts Data Tool Showcasing Access Areas for Cannabis Business

Cannabis Law Report

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal includes a one-time $20.5

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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

. “These regulations should include age restrictions, prohibitions on the unlicensed commercial production or retail sale of the plant and rational limits with regard to product marketing.” Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent.

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