Remove 2018 Remove Access Remove Cultivation Remove Recreational
article thumbnail

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

MMJ Recs

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.

Access 52
article thumbnail

Pennsylvania Governor Encourages Recreational Legalization to Help the State’s Economy  

Veriheal

Lawmakers are looking at ways to increase the state’s revenue, and to no surprise, some suggest legalizing recreational cannabis. Tom Wolf is one of those lawmakers who is pushing for the legalization of recreational cannabis. Medical marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania back in 2016 and went into effect in 2018.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

New Jersey Votes to Legalize Recreational Cannabis but Now What?

Canna Care Docs

Congratulations to New Jersey residents for voting to pass recreational marijuana! Furthermore, Governor Phil Murphy has indicated that although he hopes it will take less time, widespread recreational marijuana sales will not take place for at least a year. But crop cultivation and required operational procedures take time.

article thumbnail

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.

Safety 65
article thumbnail

What Oklahoma’s Ban On MMJ Delivery Means For Patients’ Accessibility

MMJ Recs

The accessibility of medical marijuana is an important issue for MMJ patients all over the country. In Oklahoma, accessibility has never been a problem since MMJ became legal in 2018. Since medical marijuana was legalized in Oklahoma in summer 2018, the OK MMJ industry has gone from strength to strength.

Access 59
article thumbnail

A Comprehensive Guide to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program

MMJ Recs

Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

article thumbnail

Congratulations to New Mexico for Recreational Cannabis Legalization!

Veriheal

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that officially legalized recreational cannabis for the state. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. .” As of 2018, New Mexico was ranked as the second poorest in the nation, with Mississippi taking first place. Recreational cannabis helps boost tourism.