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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational cannabis use

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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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California Supreme Court: Cannabis Law Not Applicable to Prison Inmates

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Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. In a split 5-2 ruling, the high court held that Prop 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in California, was not applicable to prison inmates. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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

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The law would limit marijuana to medicinal and therapeutic use, and does not legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana. His administration has focused on decarbonizing Costa Rica’s economy, having set a goal for the country to achieve zero net CO2 emissions by 2050. President’s term ending. The bill was published Friday, Jan.

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UK: A blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry

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Senior Associate David Hardstaff and Partner John Binns of BCL Solicitors LLP, share their views on a blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry. The UK All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cannabidiol (CBD) Products has published ‘A Plan for a Legal and Regulated UK Hemp and Cannabis Sector’. and the Scotch whisky industry.

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

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Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know the law is significant for two main reasons: It does not force public school districts to adopt any policy compelling school personnel to administer medical cannabis products to children; It does give access to the largest public school population in the nation (roughly 6 million).

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Is the Nation’s Vaping Crisis Hurting California’s Cannabis Market?

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The Californian cannabis industry watched with the nation, as 47 patients across 25 states lost their lives to possible ­­vaping associated pulmonary illness this summer. At the time, vaping was the cannabis industry’s fastest growing segment. the week of August 19 to 24.3% by the week of September 16.”. by the week of September 16.”.

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