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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

Veriheal

Cannabis is not legal in North Carolina for medicinal or recreational purposes yet, but one group has their own rules–the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). As such, the ECBI is working on legalizing recreational cannabis for tribal members , with the first initiative passed in September 2023.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

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”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol

Veriheal

The American marijuana industry was worth about $57 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $444 billion by 2030, a staggering growth that reflects it as the fastest-growing industry anywhere in the world. These surveys explore the motivations and methods behind cannabis usage for both medical purposes and recreational enjoyment.

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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. [iv] iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v] 2 – 3 (2023). 1805, 88th Leg.,

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New Jersey CRC Seeks Feedback for Medical Cannabis Program

Veriheal

After nearly two years of success with recreational cannabis, New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to make some positive changes to cannabis laws in the state. The low number of patients is puzzling, considering that New Jersey’s list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis is extensive. ’ That’s $520 an ounce.”

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Cannabis laws in Barbados

The Cannigma

Medical: early stages Recreational: illegal As of March 2023, cannabis is illegal for both recreational purposes in Barbados. Patients with certain medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and chronic pain , can obtain a prescription for medical cannabis from a registered medical practitioner.

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From MMJ to Special K

Project CBD

There’s no doubt that cannabis helps Rosenfeld’s condition, but it’s not a cure. Though he has learned to live with his pain, at times its relentlessness makes him feel depressed, trapped in a lonely prison from which there’s no escape. . Eighty-five percent of chronic pain patients also suffer from depression,” says Dr. Weiner.