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

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As such, the ECBI is working on legalizing recreational cannabis for tribal members , with the first initiative passed in September 2023. The new dispensary honors the Cherokee nation’s long-intertwined history with cannabis as a medicine and the tribe’s views regarding their connection to the land.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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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. This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. vi] The 2023 Texas Legislature is advancing legislation that would amend the definition of “low-THC” cannabis to a level more consistent with other states and further expand the scope of conditions that medicinal cannabis treatment may be prescribed. [vii] 2 – 3 (2023).

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

The Cannigma

A representative from the Alabama Agriculture Department has stated that licenses for medical marijuana producers won’t be issued before September 2022, and it could take until 2023 to get the program up and running. Alabama is located in the “deep south” of the US, a region with a long history of struggling with racial divides.

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Cannabis-Tourettes’ Study Shows Promise, OR & MD Make Psychedelic Progress, and Idaho Weighs MMJ Legalization

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Oregon and Maryland Make Psychedelic Progress Psychedelic history is being made on both coasts as Oregon and Maryland inch closer to legal use. Fast-forward to 2023, and the state has now granted the first of these psilocybin manufacturing licenses to Satori Farms PDX LLC.

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A Comprehensive Guide To How To Get A Maryland MMJ Card Online

MMJ Recs

As outlined above, the registration process involves providing personal information, medical history, and the certification from a registered healthcare provider. Maryland Medical Cannabis Patient Registration Registering as a medical marijuana patient in Maryland is an essential step in the process.

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NORML 2019 Legislative Report

Cannabis Law Report

“Never before in American history has marijuana policy advanced in Congress as far or as fast in one year as 2019. The vote marks the first time in the history of the United States Congress that a Congressional committee has approved legislation to end federal marijuana prohibition in the United States. Erik Altieri.