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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

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“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Canadian Cannabis Amnesty Advocacy Group Wants Action

Cannabis Law Report

If you were convicted of simple cannabis possession before 2018—something that is no longer illegal—you are still considered a convicted criminal and may be shut out from employment opportunities, access to loans, travel and in some cases, even the custody of your children. 500K Canadians with cannabis records. 25March2022.

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MS patients are being ‘denied’ access to NHS Sativex Says Media Report

Cannabis Law Report

The MS Society has said that thousands of multiple sclerosis patients are being denied access to the approved drug Sativex, which helps improve spasm symptoms in sufferers. Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”.

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Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses

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billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo. Additional information about HR 3540: The Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act is available online here. States collected an estimated $1.3

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Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S. Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S.

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Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S. WASHINGTON, DC —Vote Hemp, the nation’s leading grassroots hemp advocacy organization, has released its 2018 U.S. To view the complete 2018 U.S. The number of acres of hemp grown across 23 states totaled 78,176 in 2018—more than triple the number of acres from the previous year.

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U.S. Hemp Roundtable Urges Veterans Affairs To Reverse Decision Denying Certification Of A Veteran-Owned Small Hemp Business

Cannabis Law Report

While both products come from the cannabis plant, the 2018 farm bill legalized cannabis with less than 0.3 The real question is, is the VA’s decision based on ignorance, or is it based on a broader policy to deny Veterans access to alternatives to VA prescribed opiates, SSRI’s and other highly addictive medications.”. Hemp Roundtable.

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Medical Cannabis is Legalized in the U.K., but Suffers from Access Issues

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In November of 2018, the United Kingdom finally made medical marijuana available through their National Health Service (NHS) – one of the country’s publicly-funded healthcare systems. But according to the Independent , the fight for access is still not over. WeedAdvisor’s Commitment to International Advocacy. .

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