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The Good, The Bad, and the Disappointing: Takeaways of the 2022 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

After 25 years of the state cannabis policy experiments, there is no denying that the national acceptance of cannabis has changed. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that one in three Americans are utilizing medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, all but two U.S.

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Dozens of Congressional Leaders Sign Letter To Restrict DOJ Enforcement Of Prohibition

NORML

Today, a bipartisan group of 44 representatives sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for the upcoming FY 2022 spending package to build upon existing policy for state-legal medical marijuana programs and expand protections to include adult-use marijuana marketplaces now in effect in 17 states.

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Meet New York’s Cannabis Director of Policy

Canna Law Blog

As part of New York Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) meeting on August 15, 2022, the CCB proposed and approved John Kagia as the Office of Cannabis Management’s Director of Policy. From the OCM’s position posting , the Director of Policy’s duties will include (but will not be limited to!):

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Canada: Ottawa has lost control of veterans’ medical cannabis program, audit finds

Cannabis Law Report

Ottawa has lost control of veterans’ medical marijuana program, audit finds. April 2022. Collection of data and trends to inform policy. And that number is expected to grow to $200 million this year and $300 million by 2025-26. Read full report. Audit of Health Care Benefits – Cannabis For Medical Purposes.

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Cannabis Law Journal February 2022 Issue Now Published

Cannabis Law Report

February 2022. Janet E Jackim, Zuber Lawler LLP: The Arizona Medical & Adult Use Marijuana Programs. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP: CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies. In this month’s issue. Michael Sassano: GMP Article No 9: Bringing New Products to GMP Facility.

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CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies

Cannabis Law Report

20 January 2022. January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. by Todd A. Gray , Joseph Fiorello and Sean Wood. AUTHOR(S).

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Report: 2022 Status of the Hawaii Cannabis Industry Report

Cannabis Law Report

Analysis of the Report Randy Gonce, Executive Director, HICIA Policy Recommendations Randy Gonce, Executive Director, HICIA. 2022 Economic Report Authored by Paul Brewbaker, TZ Economics. i’s medical cannabis program and help set the program on a trajectory to meet its original legislative intent. INTRODUCTION .

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