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Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Market Landscape and Projections

Veriheal

As debates heat up over recreational cannabis, all eyes turn to Ohio and its potential legalization. Ohio, often viewed as a bellwether state, now faces a defining question: Will it join the growing roster of states opting to launch legal recreational marijuana markets? in recent years. Passions run deep on both sides.

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

Veriheal

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. 3% THC is legal for treating qualifying health conditions and even recreationally. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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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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Licensing Bill Moves New York Closer To Recreational Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Law Report

Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a conditional cultivation and processing adult-use licensing structure. Sitting on her desk for only four days before being signed into law, the bill represents a significant step forward towards recreational cannabis sales in NY.

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New Mexico and Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law. Retail sales will not begin until January 1, 2024.

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OH & FL — Rec. Roundup, CA Job Protections, HHS Cannabis Report

Veriheal

As Ohio Recreational Legalization Kicks Off, Who’s Next? Last month , Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 officially legalizing recreational cannabis. to embrace recreational cannabis. Unfortunately, dispensaries are not expected to start selling recreational cannabis until at least the summer of next year.

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In Case You Missed It: Key Marijuana Law Developments in 2022

The Blunt Truth

Governor Kevin Stitt signed legislation enacting a moratorium on some new medical marijuana licenses, effective on August 1, 2022 and ending August 1, 2024. Permits and taxes legal recreational sales from licensed retailers starting December 1, 2022. The initiative does not establish a licensed recreational marijuana market.

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