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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. ” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

Cannabis Law Report

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

The Cannigma

Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to a country, state, or city near you. Although 37 states and several international locations have enacted cannabis friendly laws, as the Brittany Griner saga demonstrates, the tide of government opinion has not fully turned. But the next wave in hospitality is coming. Related Stories.

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An Exciting Start to 2020 for Nevada NORML

NORML

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

NORML

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed.

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Manhattan Cannabis Consumption Lounge and Dispensary Halted Over 1,000-Foot Rule

Canna Law Blog

The storefront permanently closed in the midst of the pandemic in September 2020. Recent conditional adult use retail dispensary (“CAURD”) licensees the Polanco Brothers , have sought to open a dispensary and consumption lounge in the Nat Sherman Townhouse – a prime location for any store, let alone a licensed dispensary and lounge.

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Alaska Plans for 11 April 2020 As Date For Onsite Consumption

Cannabis Law Report

Alaska is looking to be the first state with laws on the books regulating cannabis use in retail cannabis shops. The ruleis set to go into effect April 11 2020. Mid-July could be the earliest that an on-site consumption facility might open, Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office director Erika McConnell said in an email.