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New York Approves 52 Adult-Use Conditional Cultivation Licenses

Cannabis Law Report

Yesterday, the Cannabis Control Board approved 52 adult-use conditional cultivation licenses , which means the approved businesses can start growing cannabis for the upcoming adult-use market. An adult-use conditional cultivator license is valid for no more than two years, expiring at the latest on June 30, 2024.

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Another Tory Says Let’s Get A Move On With Cannabis – UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,”

Cannabis Law Report

He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. Also, while the country’s market is about to reach £1 billion in value by 2024, “with the right regulatory framework, it could be greater.”. Dr Poulter wrote: “The law views cannabis as a “street drug”.

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Ukraine Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

The law is set to take effect in June 2024 , marking a major shift in Ukraine’s healthcare policy. This move by Prime Minister Smyhal and the parliament is not just a policy change but a step towards healing a nation deeply affected by the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Denys Smyhal was instrumental in this process.

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California’s Cannabis Industry Conundrum and the Road Ahead

Canna Law Blog

Already dealing with several other systemic and engrossing issues which are the aftermaths of ineffective policies, the Bay Area in particular has been once again hit with a new problem caused by the cascading effects of the many previously mentioned issues. The rallying cry, “Nobody should go to jail for a plant,” must now evolve.

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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. THC was legalized for qualifying conditions.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

HB 1453 seeks to alleviate the unfair tax burden on medical cannabis patients and providers On March 6, 2024, the Washington Senate passed HB 1453 which will provide an exemption from the 37% excise tax for medical cannabis patients and designated providers. The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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Clearing the Haze: The Method and the Madness Behind the New Cannabis Laws in California and Washington

The Blunt Truth

Both laws, which will be effective January 1, 2024, are the first of their kind because they require employers to have a basic understanding of a somewhat complicated issue – the science behind cannabis testing. More recently, on May 9, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed similar legislation relating to initial hiring decisions.

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