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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. Probably the biggest complaint our California cannabis team hears is just how bad of a job the state has done in terms of letting the illegal market fester. California hints at enforcement?

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

Cannabis Law Report

“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 ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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Rhode Island House Greenlights Psilocybin Legalization, Paving the Way for Therapeutic Access

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” He said that psilocybin can be used safely for both recreational and therapeutic purposes. Federal laws currently classify psilocybin as a Schedule I drug alongside addictive drugs like cocaine and fentanyl. According to state laws, this hallucinogen belongs to the same groups as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

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Delaware Becomes the 22nd State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis

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On April 21, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana—despite the governor’s opposition. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature. Carney vetoed the bill to allow recreational use of marijuana in May 2022. However, it is prohibited to use it in public places.

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Virginia Is Moving Quickly on the Governor’s Cannabis Legalization Proposal. But What Happens Next?

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The next thing that comes is conference,” said Chelsea Wise, founder of advocacy group Marijuana Justice, in a phone interview with Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. State oversight of the industry. Northam has been vocal about wanting to achieve legalization during his term, which ends in January 2022.

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Connecticut Joining Its Neighbors To Fully Legalize Cannabis

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Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. Advocacy Groups Celebrate. Connecticut is on the cusp of becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis.