Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Illinois News Joint is excited to announce that we again have partnered with NECANN to help bring our readers and follower the most up-to-date information about the 3 rd annual Illinois Cannabis Convention and offer discounted prices on tickets and exhibitor booths. The 2023 Illinois Cannabis Convention has a new location.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2023

The weather has not warmed up yet, but the Illinois cannabis-friendly events are starting to. 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. Friday, February 3.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Keep in mind that smokable cannabis is not sold in Texas.

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Leafly

JULY 24, 2023

Since medical legalization passed in 2017, Maryland’s medical cannabis program has expanded to include over 100 medical dispensaries, with more patients getting medical licenses every day. Medical patients in Maryland […] The post The best rated weed dispensaries in Maryland for 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 1, 2023

Having recently graduated with my masters in science in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from the University of Maryland-Baltimore, I made my own investment in Cannabis, through education.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Altius was the recipient of the third of almost 200 new adult use cannabis dispensaries set to open in 2023 and beyond. Now, nearly two months in, we are thrilled with our staff and how they are able to help guide our customers in seamlessly ordering and purchasing the correct cannabis fits for them,” said Gasner. to to 10 p.m.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, letting stand a lower court decision that Lindsay Ridgell’s medicinal use of cannabis while pregnant did not constitute child neglect and ordered her name be removed from the state’s child abuse registry.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 27, 2023

Almost every conversation I have had in 2023 with medical cannabis stakeholders has been full of doom and gloom. Advocates are discouraged, businesses are frustrated, patients are disheartened, and frankly I am getting a little tired of it! Policies, like patients, get infected if they stay in triage for too long.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 16, 2024

As the natural remedy of cannabis gains more widespread acceptance and products become increasingly available, its healing properties are slowly gaining acceptance into mainstream culture. This paves the way for a more integrated approach to care where CBD can be used alongside traditional treatments to optimize patient outcomes.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, The Blunt Truth’s annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. Last year , I predicted there would be no federal cannabis legalization, but that perhaps states would legalize. We thought the market would expand “quite a bit” in 2023 – well, the “a bit” part was right. Was I right?

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 5, 2023

High-Minded Events has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of Illinois cannabis events. That was why I was thrilled to receive an invite to Higher Love , HME’s Pride Month kick-off event celebrating the intersection of the LGBTQ community and cannabis culture. To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its October 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $26,244,555.82, the first uptick since March 2023. Total 2023 retail sales by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries have totaled $271,357,790.69. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Medical cannabis dispensaries and their patients are affected.” 25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. 31, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. The first variant was issued on Jan.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its November 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $25,582,066.92. Illinois licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,489 unique patients, who purchased 1,274,387 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We note that Hawai’i is allowing inter-island transport of cannabis. GEORGIA Medical marijuana patients in Georgia will soon be able to obtain low THC oil at independent pharmacies around the state – the only place in the country where this is possible. This week, we see Georgia pharmacies selling medical marijuana.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today finally released its January and February medical cannabis sales totals. January medical cannabis sales totals reached $24,338,551.30, and February totals reached $24,427,904.62. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Medical cannabis put a huge dent in the opiate market, teens are ditching alcohol in favor of cannabis, and Colorado announced a new batch of labeling regulations. Cannabis Helps Cancer Patients Ditch Opiates, Study Finds. The patients came from 34 states that had not legalized medical cannabis by Jan.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market continues to set records, the monthly cannabis sales totals for Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Patient Program continues to decline. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,017 unique patients, who purchased 1,261,924 grams of dry cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its July 2023 medical cannabis sales totals late today. Despite an upward trend and recent record totals for adult-use sales, medical cannabis sales continued its downward trend since March 2023. July 2023 medical cannabis sales totaled $26,844,669.58.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its March medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,518 unique patients, who purchased 1,343,762 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2023

Public Health and Safety Bulletin 2023-01 The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) is hereby issuing Public Health and Safety Bulletin 2023-01 on January 19, 2023 advising consumers and patients to avoid or take caution when consuming the cannabis products which are the subject of this notice.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its August 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. In August, dispensaries served the exact same amount of patients as the previous month but with lower overall sales numbers, continuing a downward trend since March 2023. February: $26,652,042.97

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 6, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its June 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,537 unique patients, who purchased 1,264,882 grams of dry cannabis. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $27-$28 million. February: $26,652,042.97

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Additionally, patients must have exhausted all other available treatment options without finding relief.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its April 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 65,052 unique patients, who purchased 1,257,499 grams of dry cannabis. Total 2023 retail sales by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries totaled $111,325,231.45.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 26, 2023

After the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it was changing its legalities on cannabis curbside pickup for medical patients after the New Year, IDFPR then extended the variance that permitted curbside pickup through January. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced it again has extended curbside pickup for cannabis medical patients. According to the new variance, the availability of curbside pickup has been extended to the end of the year, December 31, 2023.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 3, 2023

The Alliance for Rights-Oriented Drug Policy (AROD) and the Patient Association for Safe Cannabis Use (PASCAN) invite to a celebration for human rights outside the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office on 20 April 2023 at 14-16. There will be music, appeals, cannabis plants, and responsible citizens.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. The four Illinois House bills include HB1436 (Cannabis-Oversight Commission), HB2430 (Cannabis Reg-Nursery Licenses), HB2522 (Cannabis-Delivery Licenses), and HB3921 (Miscellaneous Cannabis Regulations).

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 12, 2023

SAFE BANKING The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing late this week on the difficulties the cannabis industry faces due to a lack of access to the federal banking system. We’re building on an existing medical marijuana program that is popular, shown that it can be effective and provide safe, tested products to Ohio medical patients.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2023

As required by the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act , the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is providing notice to the public of the annual period for submitting petitions for the addition of debilitating medical conditions to the list prescribed. June 1, 2023, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Beginning at 12:01 a.m.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released March 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Retail sales of medical cannabis for March, similar to recreational sales, received a bounce in all categories. March 2023 total sales were more than the previous two months, but well below totals of $35,688,321.20

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its May 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 63,537 unique patients, who purchased 1,243,558 grams of dry cannabis. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $28 million. February: $26,652,042.97

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today announced recreational cannabis sales totals for June 2023. The in-state resident sales reached $101,996,034.92, and the out-of-state resident sales totaled $34,412,287.15, which was the most since January 2023. Illinois recorded $136,408,322.07

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