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A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

MMJ Recs

The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The regulatory framework encompasses licensing, cultivation, and distribution, emphasizing safety and accountability.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry in Michigan

MMJ Recs

The foundational framework was laid with the establishment of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program in 2008, signalling the state’s commitment to providing legal access to cannabis for qualified patients. From cultivation and processing to retail and ancillary services, a diverse range of employment opportunities has emerged.

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New Commission Formed in the United Kingdom Plans to Publish Recommendations on How the UK Can Become a Global Leader in Cannabinoid Innovation

Cannabis Law Report

With five guiding objectives, the commission will reportedly consider the UK’s cannabis industry’s entire supply chain from cultivation, research and development to product development and manufacturing and sales.

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Michigan Legislature Introduces Bills to Reduce Caregiver Program

SpeedWeed

This bill package seeks to alter the Medical Marihuana Act, which was initially implemented in 2008. The MCMA’s website states that the organization represents “nearly half of all multiple Class C cannabis licenses in Michigan,” which is the most expensive license type, and represents the largest cultivation businesses in the state.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Eidson was the Assistant Director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. Administration Division – Melissa Eidson.

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CCT CET: Responsible Persons, “Collection & Remittance of Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] & Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”]

Cannabis Law Report

The weakness relates to the collection and remittance of Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] and Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”]. A cannabis distributor is a person who procures, sells, and/or transports cannabis between licensed cannabis businesses, such as a cultivator, manufacturer, or retailer. The California Dept.

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Where Does California’s $635M in Marijuana Tax Money Go?

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. A cultivation tax of $9.65 (raised from an initial $9.25). 20 percent to public safety initiatives.