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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

Veriheal

Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. Further, after several failed attempts to legalize medical cannabis, there’s is finally enough steam to put an initiative on the state’s 2024 ballot. Possession of up to 1.5

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Denver may make cannabis delivery exclusive to social equity companies

Cannabis Law Report

Driving the news: City officials are looking to address the issue by providing exclusive access to marijuana delivery licenses to “ social equity applicants ,” or business owners considered disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs. The reality is that many people would rather pick up their pot than pay extra for delivery.

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Octopuses On Ecstasy, Thailand’s Uncertain Cannabis Future, & CA Loses Out On Psychedelics

Veriheal

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. Since then, a rush of dispensaries and cannabis-related businesses have opened across the country. As a result, Thai residents have gained access to many new jobs in cannabis hospitality, retail, and cultivation.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/29/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. GA resident?

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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

Cannabis Law Report

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far

Cannabis Law Report

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. At the time, the state had an unregulated, arguably illegal, medical cannabis dispensary system, which was separate from the regulated adult-use program.