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Rescheduling Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

My educational investment in the industry has offered me, through my focus on regulation and policy, the opportunity to collaborate as an advisor with several advocacy and education intermediary organizations focused on federal policy change for medical cannabis patients and a nascent, struggling industry that is supporting them.

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IWC to host 2023 Annual Spring Conference

Illinois News Joint

One of those events is the Illinois Women in Cannabis’ (IWC) 2023 Annual Spring Conference: “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now” set for March. The 2023 Annual Spring Conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 25. Friday, February 3. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] However, as of 2023, cannabis is still illegal for recreational and most medicinal purposes in Texas.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use.

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MAPS: “California Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Slated for 2023 Reintroduction”

Cannabis Law Report

Going forward, MAPS will focus on advocating for psychedelic policy reform to include state funding for public education, harm reduction, and unarmed crisis response services. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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CO’s Gun Rights Proposal, MD’s Rec Success, & NM’s Little Amsterdam

Veriheal

Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. MD medical cannabis saw a $200 million increase in the first 5 months of 2023.

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The Social Equity in Cannabis application window has been open for two weeks now. Applicants can still apply for a retail license until the window closes on March 30, 2023

Cannabis Law Report

Applicants can still apply for a retail license until the window closes on March 30, 2023. The Social Equity in Cannabis application window has been open for two weeks now. Please review the LCB website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Keep in mind the following information when preparing and submitting an application.

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