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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. Starting Aug.

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Illinois Issues 55 More Cannabis Dispensary Licenses in Second of Three Licensing Lotteries

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This does not mean, however, that Connecticut’s already existing medical cannabis program morphed or expanded into an adult recreational system overnight. Also placed in motion, and announced by Connecticut’s administration, regulated adult recreational sales by dispensaries would begin the following year. California (2016).

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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

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In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. Hospice programs are primarily funded by Medicare, which causes issues for clinicians who work in the hospice setting and want to provide medical marijuana.

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Jersey Clobbers “Cannabis Licensing Lawsuits” and launches Triumphant Adult Use Program – Cannabis Business Executive

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With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.

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Authored: 2018 Year in Review: Steady Progress Toward Legalization in NJ, NY & PA, Massachusetts Opens Recreational Dispensaries

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The committees also submitted legislation to further expand New Jersey’s medical cannabis program and develop a process for criminal expungements. Although this window came and went, the new administration did take executive action to loosen restrictions on New Jersey’s medical marijuana program.

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The Year in Weed: 2020 Edition

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Ideas ranged from legalization on day one (Sanders) to decriminalization and expungement (Bloomberg). In many states, cannabis stores and dispensaries were considered essential businesses. Massachusetts decided that medical dispensaries could remain open, but recreational shops had to close. Virginia decriminalized marijuana.

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Hawaii Legalizes Edibles: What You Need to Know

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The bill set out the qualifying conditions as well as regulations relating to possession, cultivation, and dispensaries. Previously to now, the bill did not allow for the sale of cannabis edibles but as of the 1st of January 2021, the citizens of Hawaii will be able to purchase edibles from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. .

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