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Maine Cannabis Regulator Unveils New Medical Marijuana Applications

Cannabis Law Report

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. This milestone marks the first time in the medical program’s history that applications have been available electronically.

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Denver opens its first Social Equity Technical Assistance program for aspiring entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry

Cannabis Law Report

Access to the industry is thus limited to individuals who have capital to invest or alternative resources for startup funds, and substantial industry-specific technical knowledge is critical to business success. “As Hancock said. Denver set the standard for successful cannabis regulations as the first city with legalized sales in America.

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Report: A War on Us: How Much New Jersey Spends Enforcing the War on Drugs

Cannabis Law Report

Billion to Enforce the Drug War (2010-2019). People who have access to harm reduction programs are five times more likely to connect with drug treatment than those who do not and three times more likely to stop problematic drug use. times greater than it had been in 2010; for Black residents, this rate was 3.6 billion annually.

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Denver Receives First Cannabis Delivery Application

SpeedWeed

Her husband has a long history of working in the cannabis industry, and together, they are excited to take on these new challenges. . Cohen attended some of the social equity sessions virtually through the city before applying to learn about the process and whether or not they’d be eligible.

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Press Release: Founders of California Cannabis Law Firm Frontera Join Vicente Sederberg LLP

Cannabis Law Report

“We are proud and excited to join a firm with such a strong national presence and rich history of leadership in the field of cannabis law and policy,” Stanton said. Since its founding in 2010, VS has helped shape marijuana and hemp policies across the nation and around the globe. and Canada.

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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Canna Care Docs

Across these states, in different parts of the US, the message was clear: people recognize the benefits of legalization and want access to cannabis in their communities. New Jersey legalized medicinal cannabis in 2010. New Jersey: Adult-use.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

To understand why this myth is so pervasive, it’s important to first understand the history of marijuana. Until recently, it was nearly impossible to access the benefits of marijuana without smoking or cooking it before eating to create the combustion needed. Where Did the Stereotype Come From? Reefer madness and beyond. Moscowitz, L.,