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Protests Flare in Georgia After Cultivation Licenses Are Awarded

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The state recently awarded cultivation licenses to six growers, all of whom are expected to launch their businesses in the next few months. Class 1 permits allow growers to cultivate the plant over 100,000 square feet of space. Class 2 licenses allow growers to cultivate the plant over 50,000 square feet of space.

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Important Update from USDA

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The signing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) into law resulted in the descheduling of hemp and opened the door to the wide scale production of the crop. THC by dry weight. THC by dry weight. USDA released its Interim Final Rule on Hemp on October 31, 2019.

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California Cannabis Industry Has Provided $2.8 Billion in Tax Revenue Since 2018

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Since the state launched its first adult-use sales in January 2018, the cannabis industry has provided a total program revenue of $2.8 million in cultivation tax and $1 billion in state sales tax during the course of the past 3 1/2 years. California’s current cultivation tax is based on $9.65 billion, which includes $1.4

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Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry: Addressing Disparities in Access and Ownership in California

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The cannabis industry in California has experienced exponential growth since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018. However, amidst the flourishing market, concerns have arisen regarding disparities in access and ownership, leading to social equity initiatives to rectify historical injustices.

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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

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Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. Most state caregivers assist those unable or unable to access medical marijuana themselves, including children and those receiving hospice care. Registered caregivers approved by the state’s medical marijuana program are allowed to access medical marijuana legally.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S. Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the 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. Hemp Crop Report. Hemp Crop Report, please visit: [link].

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California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee Annual Report For 2018 Now Published

Cannabis Law Report

California established the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) through Senate Bill 420 (Vasconcellos, 2003) which increased access to medical cannabis for qualifed patients and primary caregivers and provided protections from prosecution for the possession and cultivation of medical cannabis.

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