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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

Cannabis Law Report

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. 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. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

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Don’t forget to sign up for our email list, and we will keep you posted as these bills and more move through your home state legislature and U.S. Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Actions to Take.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/29/20

NORML

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. Legislation is pending, House Bill 268 and House Bill 528, to allow those convicted of simple marijuana possession to petition the court to restrict access to their records. AK resident? GA resident?

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California’s Cannabis Businesses Continue to Struggle Under Federal Limitations

Veriheal

Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. With the plant’s legal status confined by the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA ) boundaries, cannabis stores are still operating illegally. By 2024, analysts predict the figure will rise to $7.2 Billion Annually.

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California Cannabis: Welcoming a Shift Away from Local Control

Canna Law Blog

The preservation of local control is not unusual in cannabis-friendly states; cities and counties are free to regulate or ban cannabis businesses within their borders pursuant to police powers. However, when the majority of cities and counties end up banning cannabis businesses, the illegal market rages on and legal access becomes a problem.

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New Jersey and New York Signal Movement on the Adult-Use Cannabis Front

Veriheal

New Jersey and New York — which legalized cannabis on Feb. 22, 2021, and March 31, 2021, respectively — have yet to officially get the ball rolling in terms of launching their legal markets. 22, 2021, was an exciting day for New York State’s cannabis industry, which is not yet fully active. New York Cannabis.

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Cannabis Laws & the Southern States

Cannabis Law Report

This article reviews cannabis laws in effect in Southern states, cannabis laws that will go into effect in the future, and examines states that haven’t passed legislation legalizing cannabis. By way of quick background, here are a few of the Southern states who have implemented cannabis legislation.

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