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Can A State Recriminalize Recreational Marijuana?

MMJ Recs

The laws surrounding both recreational and medical marijuana (MMJ) are constantly changing. Because of this perpetual flux, many people are often left wondering, “Can a state recriminalize recreational marijuana?” Keep reading for more information about the laws surrounding recreational marijuana. California. Massachusetts.

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Oregon’s New Industrial Hemp Rules and the 2018 Farm Bill

Canna Law Blog

If you recall , the state legislature enacted House Bill 4089 , which provided a much needed regulatory framework for the crop and authorized its processing and sale into the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) recreational market. However, a lot has happened since September. 5940) [the 2014 Farm Bill] is repealed.”

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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Canadians have spent $908 million at recreational cannabis stores since legalization, StatCan

Cannabis Life Network

17, 2018, when cannabis was legalized, to the end of September 2019. The post Canadians have spent $908 million at recreational cannabis stores since legalization, StatCan appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks. The agency says Canadians spent $24 per capita at cannabis stores from Oct.

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Zurich Is Launching a Trial Run for Recreational Cannabis

Veriheal

With the support of the majority of citizens, it should come as no surprise that the nation is now preparing to launch a recreational cannabis trial. The Recreational Cannabis Trial . As part of the recreational cannabis trial, a study referred to as “Züri Can—Cannabis with Responsibility” is set to begin in fall 2022.

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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.

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Federal Report: Youth Marijuana Use Steadily Declining

NORML

The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8 The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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