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Understanding the New 2020 Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

With the election of 2020 fast approaching, it’s essential for Arizona residents to not only know the candidates running for office, but also the legislative measures on the ballot for which they may vote. The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year.

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Could Recreational Marijuana Use Jeopardize a Nevada Employee’s Job?

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

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Public Safety Canada: Announcement On Enforcement of Illegal Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Public Safety (PS) is supporting efforts to enforce the legalization and regulation of cannabis through activities to deter criminal activity and to help ensure that organized crime does not penetrate the legalized system. The AFN is expected to put forward its proposal to the Government of Canada by April 1, 2020. Considerations.

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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. Sales of adult-use cannabis were first allowed in October 2020. Maine Biz website reports. In the industry’s first full year in Maine, sales totaled $82 million.

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The Week in Weed: May 22, 2020

The Blunt Truth

The news getting the most attention this week is the reopening of Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana shops, scheduled for May 25. Recreational shops, however, had to close. Supporters of medical cannabis in Nebraska are also dealing with safety concerns. Arizona and Nebraska legalization efforts are hit by the pandemic.

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The Week in Weed: May 1, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) introduced the Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act (H.R. Advocates for a ballot initiative allowing recreational marijuana pleaded their case that electronic signatures should count in establishing support for their cause. federal legislation. legalization efforts.

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The Week in Weed: May 29, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Massachusetts recreational shops reopened. As we all know, the state allowed medical marijuana dispensaries to remain open during the pandemic, but recreational shops were forced to close. Cannabis banking’s strong bipartisan support and the view that it’s both a public safety issue and an economic boost.

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