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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

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To show continued support for our nation’s heroes and legislation that could greatly expand their legal access to medical cannabis such as the Veterans’ Safe Harbor Act , Nevada NORML created a virtual lobbying day in which advocates continually call the offices of their federal representatives to voice support for these bills.

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Does Missouri Have Recreational MMJ Dispensaries?

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The state issued its first MMJ business licenses in late 2019, but the Missouri MMJ program was a little slow to get off the ground. With legal MMJ proving to be so beneficial for the state of Missouri, a lot of people are now wondering: what is the situation with recreational MMJ in Missouri? Read on to find out.

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Michigan loosens eligibility requirements for recreational cannabis licenses

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Michigan’s recreational cannabis market will open up to new competition beginning March 1, when applicants for multiple classes of adult-use marijuana licenses will no longer require an active medical MJ permit to be eligible. Adult-use marijuana sales in Michigan began in December 2019.

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MJ Biz Publish 2019 Factbook

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That’s according to exclusive projections from the 2019 edition of the Marijuana Business Factbook. Retail sales of medical and recreational cannabis in the United States are on pace to eclipse $12 billion by the end of 2019 – an increase of roughly 35% over 2018 – and could rise as high as $30 billion by 2023. They write.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

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Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? Additionally, from September 2019 to March 2020, researchers studied approximately 70,000 individuals ages 12 and above on an annual basis. Study Analyzed 70,000 Individuals Annually. In total, this worked out to approximately 838,600 study respondents.

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Colorado may see its biggest overhaul of marijuana laws since recreational legalization – Cannabis Business Executive

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As recently as 2014, the vast majority of medical and recreational cannabis sold in Colorado was flower and only 11% was the high-potency concentrates consumed through dab rigs or vape pens. By 2019, concentrates took up a third of the market and flower was below 50%. Read more at The Denver Post ]. View original article.