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

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A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. Eligible expenses include attorneys’ fees and staff time spent on developing cannabis ordinances, fees for providing notice of election and public meetings, and costs for the tabulation and publication of results.

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

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EDGAR at Part 86 requires that Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) receiving federal funds or financial assistance must develop and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. Regulation Requirements.

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New York Medical Marijuana Guide

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Essentially, the report pointed out that no significant research on the effects of marijuana had been conducted before, and the cannabis ban in the city existed without any scientific evidence to back it up. Researchers predict that the market will be valued at $7 billion by the year 2025. Cannabis laws vary greatly by state.

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Article: Who is Impacted if Marijuana is Reclassified as a Schedule II Drug

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She is currently a law school professor teaching Marijuana and the Law at California Western School of Law and researcher under a contract with NHTSA and NORC on the topic of the prosecution of drugged driving cases. xi] “Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) spent $19.7 billion in 2016.

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Rhode Island House Greenlights Psilocybin Legalization, Paving the Way for Therapeutic Access

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The Department of Health in Rhode Island will be responsible for developing the protocols for its cultivation, distribution, and medical prescription. Speaking on the recent developments, Rep. Speaking on the recent developments, Rep. As such, further research couldn’t be done to explore its therapeutic use.

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International and Cross-Border Tax Issues in the Cannabis Industry

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The courts have consistently held that marijuana dispensaries operating in compliance with state law are trafficking in controlled substances and are subject to Section 280E.[11] For years that begin after 2025, the deduction will be reduced to 37.5% 10] Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems, Inc.

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Article: Global Cannabis Industry: The Essential Primer

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Food and beverage makers are gearing up to sell CBD-containing products, when allowed by regulators, including Lagunitas Brewing, which has developed a cannabis-infused IPA and a THC-based sparkling water, and Ben & Jerry’s, which plans to offer a CBD-infused ice cream. billion in 2025, according to Grandview Research.

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