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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Americans for Safe Access

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. On January 26, 2022, the state legislature passed SB 2095, their watered down vision for medical cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment

NORML

The post House Marijuana Vote Delayed As The Senate Advances Veterans Access Amendment appeared first on NORML.

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The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi

NORML

Despite numerous setbacks and the Governor’s threat to veto, Mississippi Senators have confidently advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Magnolia State. The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appeared first on NORML.

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The Sky’s the Limit for the Cannabis Industry in 2022

Veriheal

After a strong 2021, all signs are pointing to an even bigger year for the cannabis industry in 2022. legal cannabis sales are predicted to surpass $30 billion in 2022. For starters, American support of cannabis, already at a record high, will only increase as cannabis becomes more accessible.

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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

Cannabis Law Report

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2022. Earlier this year, lawmakers approved legislation expanding the program to include access to herbal cannabis.

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Newly Published Paper: Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act

Cannabis Law Report

Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022. Date Written: August 11, 2022. But unfortunately, SAFE, as written, is unlikely to result in equitable access to financial services. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No.

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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

Veriheal

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. To its credit, the state does seem to be making minor strides toward cannabis legalization lately.