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House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment to Protect Legal State Marijuana Programs

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The House Committee on Appropriations voted today to approve an amendment that would prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with legal adult-use marijuana programs as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023.

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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

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All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.

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New Jersey To Hold A Series Of Medicinal Cannabis Program Registration Clinics

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The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), which regulates the cultivation, licensing, and selling of cannabis in the state, is set to host a series of clinics designated to help new or existing state medical marijuana patients with signing up or re-enrolling in their cannabis program.

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Louisiana Committee Passes Bill Establishing Cannabis Legalization Framework

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The state of Louisiana is making historic strides in cannabis with the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee’s recent unanimous passing of House Bill 707 , which will help the state establish a regulatory framework for eventual adult-use marijuana legalization. It is for the adult use of cannabis. How do we tax it?

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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended. Send a message in support of HR 493 now!

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Local Retail Cannabis Programs to Be Expanded Under California’s New $20M Grant Program

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A Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program that would aid local jurisdictions in broadening consumer access to regulated cannabis products has been set in motion by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Click here to view a complete list of Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant programs.

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Another California Cannabis Enforcement Program That Won’t Work

Canna Law Blog

Earlier this week, California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced yet another cannabis enforcement program: the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP). Will the new enforcement program make a dent in the illegal market? That’s not a joke.