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Analysis: Local Bans on Cannabis Retailers Drive Illicit Markets

NORML

The report estimates, “States with roughly 20 to 40 legal regulated stores per 100,000 residents, in general, have captured 80 percent to 90 percent of all cannabis sales in the legal market.”. The post Analysis: Local Bans on Cannabis Retailers Drive Illicit Markets appeared first on NORML.

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Local Decriminalization Efforts

Cannabis Life Network

Local decriminalization efforts in last week’s midterm elections shouldn’t go unnoticed. While the US midterms saw Maryland and Missouri legalize cannabis, these smaller ballot measures are just as important. In fact, one can make the case that local efforts are superior to state-wide top-down enforcement.

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‘Legacy NYC’ art gallery gifts legal cannabis with local art

Leafly

This genius downtown operation stays MRTA-compliant by rolling cannabis and art into one unforgettable experience. The post ‘Legacy NYC’ art gallery gifts legal cannabis with local art appeared first on Leafly.

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Dutch plans for legal cannabis farms hit by local protests

Cannabis Law Report

Drug supply experiment falters as Netherlands plan for greenhouses stirs anxiety among local residents. A Dutch trial of state-regulated cannabis cultivation farms … Read More. The post Dutch plans for legal cannabis farms hit by local protests first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Study: Cannabis Retailers Associated with Drop in Localized Crime

NORML

The establishment of regulated cannabis retailers is associated with a decrease in localized criminal activity, according to data published in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics. The effect of marijuana legalization on neighborhood crime,” is online here. The abstract of the study, “Not in my backyard?

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Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values

NORML

“It’s time for local officials to put an end to the NIMBYism and unwarranted fears surrounding the establishment of licensed marijuana retailers. Cannabis is here and here to stay. The post Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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North Carolina: Medical Cannabis Now Legal on Cherokee Land as State Considers Reform

NORML

A local ordinance was approved by The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council, legalizing medical cannabis within the Qualla Boundary. The post North Carolina: Medical Cannabis Now Legal on Cherokee Land as State Considers Reform appeared first on NORML.