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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets.

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Green Rose files ‘1,500-Foot Rule’ lawsuit against IDFPR

Illinois News Joint

The letter stated, “The CRTA initially had a rule that banned any dispensary from being located within 1,500 feet of another dispensary to avert local market saturation and facilitate healthy competition. The law is supposed to help social equity dispensaries not harm them. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Texas MMJ Laws and Workplace Rights: What Employees Need to Know

MMJ Recs

Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies. However, they must also be aware of potential discrimination issues and ensure compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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Becoming Human:  How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Cannabis Industry

NewsMunchies

By analyzing this data, growers and businesses can make informed decisions about how to adjust the growing environment to maximize yield and quality. Modern AI technology can help optimize the cultivation process by providing real-time monitoring of critical factors such as temperature, humidity, pest problems, and light.

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Know your rights as an employer in terms of legal marijuana use

Cannabis Law Report

The legalization of medical marijuana use in 33 states and recreational marijuana use in 11 states has led to hazy implications for the hospitality industry. Vast variances in state laws exist and, to make matters worse, cannabis remains listed as a Schedule I illicit substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Article: General Counsel Share Why Cannabis M&A Deals Are Having Trouble

Cannabis Law Report

Law.com hear from a number of GC on the Cannabis M&A environment in the US. Experts in the field say M&A in the cannabis industry has been difficult largely because of the volatile ever-changing cannabis market, federal prohibition and a patchwork of state laws. ” They report. Read full report (Paywall).

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Legal Rights: MMJ Patient Advocacy in Missouri

MMJ Recs

Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy. Legal Possession Limits: Patients have the right to possess a certain amount of medical cannabis, as determined by state regulations. Image by viciousartstudios from Pixabay.