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Arizona Supreme Court Decision On Extracts: First Dissenter Yavapai County Attorney Shelia Polk

Cannabis Law Report

The Court’s conclusion that the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act protects hashish (legally termed cannabis) is akin to finding that explosives produced from fertilizer are protected by laws allowing the sale of farm products. Since 2010 when Arizona voters approved the use of medical marijuana, the potency and variety of products have soared.

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2022 state-by-state ranking of cannabis regulations

Cannabis Law Report

While the District of Columbia (#17) has allowed medical marijuana since 2010 and adult-use cannabis since 2014, the sale of cannabis for recreational use remains prohibited. However, the future of cannabis law in D.C. Adults may possess two ounces of marijuana and grow up to six plants. is dependent on the U.S.

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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Canna Care Docs

Details: Allows the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and no more than five grams of concentrate Permits individuals to possess up to six cannabis plants in their homes Public consumption prohibited In addition to local taxes and 16% excise tax, state sales tax of 5.6% New Jersey legalized medicinal cannabis in 2010.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

SpeedWeed

D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws don’t specifically address it. There’s big enthusiasm [for Delta-8] in the Southeastern states, the Carolinas, the Dakotas, Texas, anywhere…where people can’t get high legally.”. States already closing loopholes. Leafly lists only state-licensed cannabis retailers.

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Will Newly Developing Drug Breathalyzers Replace Other Forms of Testing?

Cannabis Law Report

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

Cannabis Law Report

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. 2010, Elvik, 2013, Hartman and Huestis, 2013, Rogeberg and Elvik, 2016). The perpetual myth that dispensaries are selling weed to minors refuses to die, but evidence shows this isn’t the case in California.