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How Does Medical Marijuana Treat Seizures?

MMJ Recs

We do advise you to check these amounts with your physician or local medical marijuana dispensary. If our expert deems that you qualify for a medical marijuana card, it will be sent to you right away so that you can start using it at your local dispensary. Two recommended strains are Charlotte’s Web and White Widow.

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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

NORML

The CRTA also proposes one of the highest tax rates in the country on cannabis, with the product being taxed during each step of the manufacturing process, combined with the local, sales and excise taxes, the overall rate is well in excess of 40%; in some cases it could be as high as 60%.

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Measure To Decriminalize Psychedelics Advances In Washington, D.C.

Cannabis Law Report

The proposed ballot initiative, which would make certain psychedelic plants and fungi such as psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca among the lowest local law enforcement priorities in the nation’s capital, was given initial approval by the Board of Elections. The body was tasked with determining whether the proposal is lawful and can proceed.

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Vermont: House Committee Proposes a 20 Percent Tax on Pot and Advances Bill

Cannabis Law Report

.” The version of the tax-and-regulate bill that passed the Senate last session would have levied a 16 percent state excise tax on marijuana sales and allowed municipal governments to charge an additional 2 percent local option tax. Some local leaders have already passed bans on sales ahead of any anticipated legislation.

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Benzinga Article Says Cuomo Cannabis Bill Just Won’t Work

Cannabis Law Report

New York’s Association of Towns, the local municipality lobbying arm, included the bill in its recent legislative update. This may be a signal that the locals are fighting back. Others may interpret it as Albany and New York City controlling local standards. There is no viable opt-out option.

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Will QR Codes End California’s Illicit Cannabis Market? No, But They Are a Start

Canna Law Blog

Last year, there was a push to pass AB-1356 , which would have required local jurisdictions to allow certain local retail permitting if local voters voted in favor of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016. For a summary, I think the agencies need to, at least: Allow more licenses.

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Hemp in California: State to revisit legislation allowing CBD in food, beverages

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp entrepreneurs in California are optimistic that long-awaited state legislation to legalize hemp-derived CBD as an ingredient in food, beverages and cosmetics will be revived from suspension and ready for Gov. Gavin Newsom to approve by spring.

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