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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. However, as of 2023, cannabis is still illegal for recreational and most medicinal purposes in Texas. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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Maine Has Lost Over a Thousand Cannabis Caregivers Since 2021

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In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. Terminally ill persons and seniors who find it difficult to access or self-administer medical marijuana also need caregivers.

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Illinois cannabis oversight bills move forward

Illinois News Joint

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

First introduced in 2023, HB 1453 sought to harmonize the existing medical exemptions from general sales and use taxes with the 37% excise tax on cannabis sales. Medical cannabis is already expensive and not covered by insurance or public health programs. The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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A Guide to Medical Marijuana Laws in Maryland

MMJ Recs

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. The state’s thoughtful approach seeks to ensure that those with genuine medical needs have access to this alternative treatment while maintaining a balance between patient care and preventing misuse.

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Psilocybin Equity Bill Introduced to Oregon Legislature

Cannabis Law Report

If passed the bill will establish the “Task Force on Psilocybin Equity” that will research problems relating to access and equity in Oregon’s emerging psilocybin program. The task force will complete a study and provide policy recommendations that will serve as a basis for substantive policy reforms during the 2023 legislative session.

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Alert: Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, including trailer bill focusing on measures to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry

Cannabis Law Report

Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. Protect programs funded by cannabis taxes by allocating $150 million General Fund to backfill potential lost revenue. DCC Director.