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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational cannabis use

Cannabis Law Report

HB 2050 would create a permitting process for growers, processors and dispensaries in addition to a 10% wholesale tax on business-to-business transactions. Jake Wheatley’s bill to end cannabis prohibition — HB 2050 —would replace the unregulated illicit market with a taxed and regulated system with licensed growers, processors, and retailers.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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California hospital facilities will be allowed to use medical cannabis for terminally ill patients. Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law.

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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The men appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento, which overturned their convictions after determining that while they could not legally eat or smoke pot in prison, possession of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. These inmates were given an eight-year prison sentence for possessing less than one gram of cannabis.

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US Hemp Roundtable State Updates Januray 2022

Cannabis Law Report

HB 2050 legalizes marijuana, but the bill defines cannabis to include marijuana and industrial hemp. Pennsylvania Hemp Supporters are encouraged to use our State Action Center to urge state legislators to amend HB 2050 so that hemp is removed from the definition of cannabis and hemp and marijuana are treated differently.

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Costa Rica: Will He Won’t He? President Alvarado Sitting On Cannabis Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Costa Rica’s president said he is studying a bill that would legalize medical marijuana and industrial hemp, giving no clear indication if he will sign the measure into law or not. The law would limit marijuana to medicinal and therapeutic use, and does not legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana. Hemp Today Reports.

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Audit Reveals 3,000 Illegal Cannabis Businesses in California

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The black market for marijuana in California is three times the size of the legal market, a recent audit has shown. The findings, made public in September, highlight the state’s ongoing battle to curb its illegal cannabis trade. billion in unregulated cannabis sales, while legal trading is expected to produce just $3.1

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. The measure would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as well as opioid use disorder. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization.