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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. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

The bill allows the department of health to issue permits to medical cannabis dispensaries for the delivery of medical cannabis and cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers if certain conditions are met. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. HI resident? Update : H. MA resident?

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New Mexico and Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil. Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

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Cannabis Banking Today

Canna Law Blog

The lone federal definition we have is from a 2018 Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Policy Notice, as revised , which categorizes MRBs as “direct marijuana businesses”, “indirect marijuana businesses”, and “hemp-related businesses.” Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors and testing facilities all fall under this definition.

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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 at least 20 to 40 dispensary licenses (there are currently 33) and four to eight cultivation facility licenses.

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2022 state-by-state ranking of cannabis regulations

Cannabis Law Report

In addition, the state has seen the expansion of licenses for marijuana retail stores and craft growers. Existing medical marijuana dispensaries would be first in line to start serving adult consumers with dual licenses. Texas maintained its ranking at 35 for the second consecutive year.

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10 questions to ask before starting a cannabis business

SpeedWeed

While it may seem like state legalization is a green light for cannabis businesses to open up on every corner, it’s not quite that simple. Every city, town, and municipality in the country has its own unique set of policies. When people think of the cannabis industry, more often than not, their minds immediately jump to dispensaries.