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Best-rated dispensaries in Massachusetts 2022

Leafly

These are the must-stop legal weed shops across the state Massachusetts residents voted to legalize medical cannabis in 2012, and then adult-use in 2016. The recreational market opened in 2018 with the East Coast’s first legal dispensaries, and the market has grown rapidly since.

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in Seattle for 2023

Leafly

In a city fueled by espresso and cannabis, it’s no wonder Seattle is home to some of the finest dispensaries in The Evergreen State. Since the early days of medical cannabis, Seattle dispensaries have spent time and energy refining their craft and offerings and listening to customer feedback.

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in Seattle for 2023

Leafly

In a city fueled by espresso and cannabis, it’s no wonder Seattle is home to some of the finest dispensaries in The Evergreen State. Since the early days of medical cannabis, Seattle dispensaries have spent time and energy refining their craft and offerings and listening to customer feedback.

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NORML Remembers Mikel Weisser

NORML

Mikel taught middle school in Western Arizona before becoming a full-time activist in 2012. ” NORML Legal Committee member Tom Dean said: “There is a massive and palpable void left in Mikel’s absence that is felt across the entire movement, from consumers to dispensary owners and everyone in between.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. Approximately 94 medical dispensaries remain statewide, compared to over 350 recreational.

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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

As recreational cannabis continues to dominate, the number of dispensaries catering exclusively to medical patients has dwindled, leaving many individuals with fewer options for specialized care. Initial Success and Growth When Massachusetts voters approved medical marijuana in 2012, it marked a significant milestone in cannabis reform.

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Washington: Cannabis Businesses & Employees Hope New Legislation Will Curb Armed Robberies

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis dispensary owners and employees are hoping to see a decrease in armed robberies with the passage of a bill imposing stricter penalties for offenders. The bill proposes increasing the standard sentence range by 12 months for those found guilty of robbing a dispensary. Kitsap Daily News reports.