NORML

AUGUST 24, 2020

Voters in several states will have the opportunity to decide at the ballot whether to legalize cannabis for either adult-use or for medical purposes. In addition, numerous local, state, and federal races involve candidates who have made marijuana legalization a key part of their platform. The post Vote to legalize it!

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NORML

AUGUST 30, 2019

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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NORML

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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

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NORML

AUGUST 9, 2021

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.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JANUARY 29, 2024

KMIZ) A member of the team who wrote the constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana in Missouri says local governments are not following the law when they double up on sales taxes. When Amendment 3 went into place after the November 2022 election, local governments gained the. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Breaking with local police chiefs who strongly oppose legalizing recreational marijuana, the leader of the Connecticut… Read More. The post Connecticut State Police head says he favors legalization even if local chiefs don’t first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The Hartford Courant reports.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 11, 2022

In a move that typifies how indirect legislation can achieve what direct legislation may not, the House Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill that would allow for cannabis ads to be broadcast on local television and radio. In other words, the bill would not permit cannabis ads on local outlets. of adults who listen to radio.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 23, 2021

With cannabis stores popping up everywhere these days, it’s beneficial to know what to look for regarding legitimacy, products, and staff from your local cannabis shop. Cannabis stores are no different than your local liquor store or neighbourhood pub.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JUNE 9, 2023

var mantis = mantis || []; mantis.push(['display', 'load', { property: '5bbb53a2bcafb20075d8dc64' }]); All of the effects of the complex 320-page law legalizing marijuana in Minnesota will likely take years to…

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The East Lansing, Michigan City Council narrowly rejected a resolution to effectively decriminalize psychedelics in the jurisdiction on Tuesday, with the mayor and city attorney voicing concerns about possible legal ramifications of the reform proposal. Full report at.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The post LOCALS ONLY: WASHINGTON’S MARIJUANA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FACES LEGAL CHALLENGE first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. BY DANIEL SHORTT, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP — If you do not live in Washington State, you cannot own a Washington-licensed marijuana business. Washington’s so-called … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s no secret that, among California’s many cannabis industry issues, local control continues to stymie the success of the Golden State’s industry. In this, California is not alone– most cannabis is all local. That’s a good thing. Back in August, I wrote about the cannabis tax measure in L.A.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2024

One of the most commonly cited arguments against legalizing cannabis is that it could lead to an uptick in marijuana use among children. A federally funded study on the effects of adult-use legalization looked at data on middle schoolers in New Mexico and Nevada between 2017 and 2019. In New Mexico, lifetime use climbed from 14.1

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Veriheal

APRIL 24, 2023

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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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

Alaska’s marijuana industry is thriving more than seven years after legalization. But, according to industry experts, federally legalized marijuana could put local growers, manufacturers and pot shops out of business. Alaska was the third state to legalize the drug after Colorado and Washington. There’s challenges.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

state to legalize adult-use cannabis. This is the latest in a series of legalization initiatives in the Badger State. The bill would make it legal for adults in Wisconsin to legally possess up to five ounces of cannabis. It is worth mentioning that some Wisconsin localities have established more permissive norms.

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NORML

JULY 27, 2022

The effort's campaign manager said that they are working with local officials to double check their voter counts and identify any potential errors, and he said that the campaign remains confident they will ultimately qualify for the ballot.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 19, 2024

Sign up for our LI Press email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! In a significant step forward for marijuana legalization in New York, Strain Stars has emerged as Long Island’s inaugural legal weed dispensary, offering a diverse array of products and a. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

… choose to legalize adult-use marijuana if a bill recently reintroduced … has some of the harshest marijuana laws in. Read More

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Here's the easiest way to find your new local weed store. The post How to find the legal weed stores opening Feb. Missouri's medical dispensaries will start recreational sales on Monday, Feb. 6 in Missouri appeared first on Leafly.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 22, 2023

As more states have legalized weed, it’s not giving real estate values the same sort of high they. Not exactly. Read More

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2019

Commenting on the new findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “The federal government needs to deschedule marijuana to allow states to better and more fully benefit from the economic growth engine that is the legal marijuana industry.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The final bill locks in legal reforms to make sure young people and people of color aren't targeted by local cops. The post New Jersey governor signs cannabis legalization into law, finally appeared first on Leafly.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 31, 2023

Despite the fact that the legal cannabis industry is growing, many people are still purchasing from the illicit market. A recent study investigated this matter and found that buying cannabis from the illicit market may be “better” than legal weed. Cannabis is about community, and this money supports local communities.”

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall M.P. The post Guyana: Local Hemp Association Builds Govt Support For Hemp Production first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. yesterday met with members of the Guyana Hemp Association which is seeking the Government’s … Read More.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A recent survey released by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) discovered that an impressive 86% of Californians prefer relying on legal sources when purchasing cannabis products. This highlights a growing acceptance of marijuana since legalization was first passed nearly eight years ago.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2022

Permission by Prohibition: Cannabis Ads May Be Coming To Your Local TV. In a move that typifies how indirect legislation can achieve what direct legislation may not, the House Appropriations Committee has advanced a bill that would allow for cannabis ads to be broadcast on local television and radio. By Ken Wilton on July 11, 2022.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

With the legal sale of recreational marijuana set to begin Jan. 1 across Montana, Lake County residents are being asked to weigh in on whether to impose a local tax to benefit county and city governments. The county estimates local governments could collectively take in $180,000 annually if voters approve the tax.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

state to legalize adult-use cannabis. This is the latest in a series of legalization initiatives in the Badger State. The bill would make it legal for adults in Wisconsin to legally possess up to five ounces of cannabis. It is worth mentioning that some Wisconsin localities have established more permissive norms.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

The legal status of marijuana in Spain is complicated. There is no legal pathway to access medical cannabis and the legality of recreational cannabis can vary widely depending on the individual situation. While it is legal to buy seeds and growing equipment , it is illegal to sell cannabis in Spain.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Many young industries begin with a large number of small, local entrepreneurs. The cannabis industry will likely face the same arc from several small local outlets to nationwide businesses following consolidation. Over time the more successful ones sell their operations to larger, multi-state companies that consolidate operations.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

‘Is it local?’ ’ isn’t just a question about the source of a cannabis product; now it’s a question about one of the more complex and inconsistent levels of cannabis regulation, that of the local government. Aaron Frank. The standards by which a decision is made will vary by state and often by jurisdiction.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has signaled its interest in offering tax relief to local cannabis cultivators, who have joined the growing chorus of complaints from industry advocates about what they call an excessive tax burden.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 19, 2023

Long Beach will begin work on establishing a tax-relief program for local cannabis dispensaries who meet certain qualifications, the City Council decided during its Tuesday, April 18 meeting — which city officials say will help legal sellers compete with illicit operators and provide living wages to their employees.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Only 19 of 40 city-approved production facilities have opened, creating a gap in the local supply chain that forces some local dispensaries to truck their cannabis into San Diego from elsewhere.

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