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Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis? GA Medical Cannabis Program Explained

Veriheal

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring. In April 2019, House Bill 324 was approved, enabling in-state cultivation and the sale of low-THC oil.

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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

Current Office: Senator from Minnesota 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: B Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018). Current Office: Senator from New Jersey 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020) Co-Sponsored Legislation: STATES Act (2017-2018).

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Sen. Schumer And Rep. Jeffries To Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation

NORML

“This critical effort works to correct that injustice by providing $100 million toward expungement programs and creating an investment fund for people of color and female entrepreneurs who wish to enter the lucrative legal cannabis industry.” Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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From MMJ to Special K

Project CBD

But the quality of the government-issue reefer matters less than the fact that Uncle Sam has been supplying him with it regularly since 1982, when Rosenfeld won the right to smoke cannabis for reasons of medical necessity under the auspices of the federal government’s Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program. 2017.12.002.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. Chris Goldstein, a writer and regional organizer for NORML, has gathered Pa.

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Michigan’s Social Equity Program, Details Published

Cannabis Law Report

The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) have announced the details of the state’s Social Equity Program. “The program is designed to encourage participation in the marijuana industry by those in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement. Reduced Fees.

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Texas NORML Team Advocates in DC

NORML

This year the Texas delegation at the 2019 NORML Conference and Lobby Day grew exponentially! Monday was a full day of content at the 2019 NORML Conference where we learned from industry leaders, chapters from across the states, including Canada, Senator Don Wyden (D-OR) and Dr John Hudak.

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