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UMB Welcomes its First Wave of Medical Cannabis Program Graduates

Veriheal

Stretching over two years, the program demonstrates growing acceptance for the cannabis plant, which is currently legal in 36 U.S. states for medical purposes. Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program kicked off two years ago and has since managed to garner plenty of interest. A convenient aspect of the M.S.

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Los Angeles Officials Look to Give Boost to Marijuana Market Which is Currently Ailing

The Joint Blog

This includes bolstering programs intended to help operators who suffered during the nation’s long-running war on drugs. According to a new report by the Associated Press, a Los Angeles City Council committee on Tuesday approved a series of changes to reset the city’s troubled legal marijuana market.

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Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational cannabis market

Cannabis Law Report

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. Maine Biz website reports.

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Article: General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis and the Campus

Cannabis Law Report

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (the Act) is the main body of law governing the use of controlled substances on college campuses. IHEs are required to certify that they have an AOD prevention program in order to remain eligible for certain forms of federal funding and assistance. Certification Requirements.

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Gov. John Bel Edwards picks new pharmacy board member at center of dispute over marijuana pharmacy license

SMPL

The term runs through 2025. Louisiana’s tightly-regulated medical marijuana program called for nine initial marijuana pharmacies that dispense the drug to patients, each in a different region of the state. State law requires the candidates for a board seat to win votes from pharmacists that live in the seat’s district.

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Chicago to Garner $3.5 Million in Taxes Next Year From Legal Marijuana

The Joint Blog

According to the Associated Press, the figure represents four months of expected tax collections because the state law that legalized pot sales prevents cities and towns from collecting taxes on those sales until next September. Once the new program is fully baked, both tax dollars and jobs are expected to flow into the state.

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New York Medical Marijuana Guide

Cannabis Law Report

Researchers predict that the market will be valued at $7 billion by the year 2025. And according to a Nielsen analytical report , the US market of legal marijuana will reach $41 billion in revenue by 2025, meaning that New York will make up close to 17% of the market share. Cannabis laws vary greatly by state.