NORML

MAY 27, 2020

As amended by the Senate, state-licensed dispensaries will be mandated to “comply with the reporting requirements of the [state’s] prescription monitoring program.” Members of the House previously passed the measure by a vote of 77 to 15. ” House Bill 819 is scheduled for a concurrence vote on Friday.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. Criminalizing marijuana possession is harmful to the people of Louisiana in so many ways, but it’s been particularly harmful for Black and Brown communities, lower-income folks, and young people.”

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re in the Pelican State, read on to learn all you need to know about MMJ in Louisiana. Is MMJ legal in Louisiana? Back in 1978, lawmakers in Louisiana enacted legislation for the therapeutic use of marijuana products. Image by USA-Reiseblogger on Pixabay : How can you access medical marijuana in Louisiana? .

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Leafly

AUGUST 6, 2019

The state's dispensaries open for business, as Louisiana becomes the first Deep South state to offer legal medical cannabis. The post Louisiana Patients Finally Get Their Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The use of medical marijuana in Louisiana is now legal! The state opened its first dispensary in August 2019. So that more people can gain access to the treatment, the Louisiana MMJ program continues to expand, with more qualifying conditions added to the list as well as more cannabis included under the MMJ umbrella.

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Leafly

AUGUST 20, 2019

More than 5,000 patients are now being served by the state's nine dispensaries. The post Two Weeks In, Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Program Is Thriving appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

The governor of Louisiana has approved a slew of marijuana reform bills, including one key measure that would expand the number of medical dispensaries that can operate in the state and another to prevent police from searching people’s homes over the smell of cannabis. Marijuana Moment. Full report.

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Veriheal

JUNE 29, 2022

The latest news stirring up Southern attention is a bill to advance employee protections for registered Louisiana medical cannabis patients. Louisiana Medical Cannabis: Then and Now. Louisiana— where 58% of residents support full cannabis legalization —stands out as an early adopter of medical cannabis as compared to its neighbors.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 12, 2022

And finally, Senate candidates smoking week in ads is not limited to Louisiana. Sadly, it’s violence at dispensaries that’s responsible. Senate candidate from Louisiana lit up a blunt in a campaign ad. Missouri advocates turn in signatures for their ballot initiative. Delaware gets closer to legalizing cannabis. and finally.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses. The law provides for at least 20 to 40 dispensary licenses (there are currently 33) and four to eight cultivation facility licenses. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. The program is gradually expanding, with limited dispensary licenses.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

These nurses also offer valuable insights on integrating cannabis therapies into various healthcare settings, including dispensaries, primary care clinics, and specialized pain management centers. At the forefront of this progressive movement is Louisiana State University (LSU).

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 10, 2021

One leading the way in this initiative is Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health recently notified businesses about an opportunity to obtain a license for making foods that contain cannabinoids. Louisiana’s law puts CBD and Delta-8 under a new category classified as consumable hemp. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Unlike Florida, Arkansas opted against vertical integration, instead authorizing separate dispensary licenses (up to 40) and cultivation facility licenses (up to eight). Arkansas dispensaries began serving qualified patients in 2019. Louisiana’s medical cannabis program was enacted through the legislature and began in 2020.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 18, 2021

Louisiana decriminalizes marijuana possession. Until the end of the year, only existing medical marijuana dispensaries will be able to sell cannabis in the state, but a full market will open in 2022. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. connecticut.

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Veriheal

JULY 2, 2020

Louisiana has had a medical cannabis program for many years. In late May, Louisiana lawmakers discussed a bill that would significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis program and offer access to thousands of more patients in the state that may benefit from cannabinoid therapies. The Bill as Passed.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession in Louisiana Despite comparable national marijuana usage rates. For years, one of the Louisiana House of Representatives’ objectives was to decrease the sheer number of people in Louisiana jails. The New Orleans City Council posted figures to support the legislation.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 5, 2021

Officials said the partnership will help dispensaries who want to bring in more money, while operating within legal guidelines. The post Louisiana-based Waitr getting into the marijuana delivery business; here’s how it’ll work – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed. Read more at The Advocate ].

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SMPL

JUNE 24, 2020

Still, Louisiana medical cannabis retailers and licensed growers told Marijuana Business Daily they’re optimistic the program will improve as it matures, attracting more patients by lowering prices, increasing access and eventually permitting cannabis flower. That will change when Louisiana House Bill 819 , signed into law by Gov.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

According to the Associated Press, Louisiana’s second medical marijuana grower hasn’t started selling therapeutic cannabis yet, but the company is offering an over-the-counter CBD product at the state’s marijuana dispensaries. Wellcana, a separate company contracted with LSU, started selling medical marijuana in Louisiana last year.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Now that medical cannabis has been signed into law, the state plans to start accepting applications online for licenses for patients, medical practitioners, and cannabis operators by June, while dispensaries are expected to open later in the year.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

dba Cova (“Cova”), a leading point of sale (“POS”), inventory and compliance software business serving cannabis dispensary retailers in North America. This should further enable the dispensary retailers utilizing Cova software to grow and thrive.”. billion, based on recent performance.” About Waitr Holdings Inc. About Cova.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. Brisbo succeeds CANNRA’s Founding President Norman Birenbaum, and is joined on the board by: Vice-President Rick Garza, Executive Director of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Just in case you live in one, here’s the list: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. The post Cheba Hut Continues Expansion Across the United States appeared first on Dispensaries.

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SMPL

MAY 21, 2020

Louisiana lawmakers advanced three marijuana reform bills on Wednesday, and that includes legislation that would dramatically expand the state’s medical cannabis program and offer protections for banks that service marijuana businesses. Larry Bagley (R), withdrew it. John Bel Edwards (D). View the entire article here.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 8, 2019

We’ll start our news coverage in Louisiana , where medical marijuana has cleared the final hurdle and is shipping out to dispensaries. Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 21, 2020

This Louisiana law allows judges to impose stricter sentences for those who have previous charges. . Seasoned consumers who don’t feel the need to interact with budtenders can now make cannabis products via vending machine at Strawberry Fields dispensary. . this big) . The vending machines are made by a company called anna, .

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 18, 2021

He was stopped, frisked and arrested for possession of two joints’ worth (2.8g) of weed, leading to a 13-year sentence of hard labor in a Louisiana state prison. “I While difficult to comprehend— hard labor is tolerated as a punishment for felony charges in Louisiana.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 4, 2019

In Louisiana , residents may now use industrial hemp, with some restrictions. And finally, Gene Simmons has opened a marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles. Why, yes there are! Barry Grissom is running for the U.S. Senate from Kansas, and Bill Levin is running for Governor of Indiana. It’s call, of course, the KISSpensary.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Wisconsin Wisconsin has no state medical cannabis program and no licensed medical Marijuana dispensaries. Unfortunately, the Senate postponed it until the federal government removes cannabis from Schedule I. However, there is an exception for low-THC/high-CBD oil. Low-THC” means products with less than 0.3%

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Veriheal

JULY 8, 2021

He was arrested in 2008 in the state of Louisiana. A Brutally Violent Assault on Dispensary Owner. Last but not least, everybody assumes that those making out the most on cannabis besides the state and federal government of course are the cannabis dispensary owners. Surely they are the ones raking in all the cash.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

The bill also created the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate medical cannabis from the cultivation of the plants, to processing and testing the products, to final sales to patients in dispensaries. The State plans to begin accepting licensing applications for businesses on September 1, 2022. “We including Washington, D.C.,

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The second initiative would reduce medical cannabis tax to 0% over the course of one year and allow medical cannabis dispensaries to serve retail customers 60 days after enactment. They also fear it might open the door for interstate issues with places like Texas, Louisiana, and Kansas that still support marijuana prohibition.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health was elected CANNRA’s Third Vice President. In addition to hiring Dr. Schauer as Executive Director, CANNRA members voted in additional members to their Executive Committee. CANNRA now has 35 member states and territories.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

The statistics are a little difficult to keep up on with new growers and dispensaries popping up like weeds. Oklahoma, as of December 2021, has an estimated 12,600 cannabis business licenses, an estimated 8,600+ growers and close to 2,300 dispensaries. Without delay, Oklahoma cultivated a vast medical cannabis industry.

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SMPL

MAY 28, 2020

The Louisiana Senate approved a bill to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program on Wednesday, and a committee advanced separate legislation on banking access for cannabis businesses. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee advanced the proposal last week and now the full chamber has approved it in a 28-6 vote.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

If you’re shopping for cannabis at a dispensary and see another person buying the same product for a lower price, you may wonder, is medical and recreational weed the same? Louisiana. 0% (dispensaries pay 10% on gross receipts). Just like most everything else, cannabis is subject to taxes. Washington, D.C.: Massachusetts.

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