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

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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.

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Oceanside considers allowing growing of recreational cannabis

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Oceanside could be the next city in San Diego County to approve the commercial cultivation of recreational cannabis. Cannabis industry representatives say medical cannabis is only about 20 percent of the market and that it’s impractical for growers to exclude recreational uses.

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Alaska’s Gov. Mike Dunleavy Issues Executive Order Establishing the Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana

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A 13-member committee will study Alaska’s recreational marijuana taxes, fees and regulations. Mike Dunleavy (R) issued an executive order Wednesday establishing the Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana that will study the state’s seven-year-old marijuana industry. Alaskans approved recreational marijuana in 2014.

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

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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. 1 1 Business and Profession Code section 26014 1.

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Denmark: Copenhagen proposes five year pilot of recreational cannabis

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The City of Copenhagen has put forward a motion to trial the legalisation of recreational cannabis for five years. Denmark launched a medical cannabis pilot programme in 2018 which was recently agreed by the Danish parliament to to be extended beyond expiration in 2021.

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New Jersey Votes to Legalize Recreational Cannabis but Now What?

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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.

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Congratulations to New Mexico for Recreational Cannabis Legalization!

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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.