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Canadian Cannabis Amnesty Advocacy Group Wants Action

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If you were convicted of simple cannabis possession before 2018—something that is no longer illegal—you are still considered a convicted criminal and may be shut out from employment opportunities, access to loans, travel and in some cases, even the custody of your children. 500K Canadians with cannabis records. 25March2022.

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Opinion – Comments On Policy: Advocacy, Action and Influence – “Budget Applauded”

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Budget 2022. On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented Budget 2022 laying out the Government of Canada’s fiscal roadmap. Canada’s cannabis license holders applaud Budget 2022. They write by way of introduction. Growth-oriented cannabis strategy table. Excise Act Amendments.

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Advocacy Organizations Respond to Formation of Legislative Committee to Review Implementation of Marijuana Legalization

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March 30, 2022. NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Equitable access to the industry with meaningful opportunities for people of color to generate wealth must be prioritized. The Statement.

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A Look Back at California Cannabis in 2022

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The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. A few things happened in 2022 that indicate the agencies may be changing their approach. In 2022, that all changed when the state adopted tax reforms. California hints at enforcement?

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MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE ONLINE FOR 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL MEDICAL CANNABIS UNITY CONFERENCE

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Medical Cannabis Advocacy Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy * Press Passes Now Available * WASHINGTON, DC — On December 12-14, 2022, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will hold its 10th annual National Medical Cannabis Unity conference.

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Paper: “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”

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CRCC’s paper, published by the Ohio State University (OSU) Moritz College of Law, is titled “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”. Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022. Date Written: August 11, 2022. Cat Packer.

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

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The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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