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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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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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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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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. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses.

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

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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 covers cultivation, harvesting, processing, storage and transport. Law in Costa Rica awaits decision by president; will he sign?

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

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As of this month, parents and guardians are allowed under California law to administer medical marijuana products to K-12 public school students. Although the law is controversial, it is not without precedent. It’s important to underscore the fact that this law does not establish a mandate. Rules Under JoJo’s Act.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers. Therefore, this law change in no surprise. As marijuana has quickly become a party drug of choice since its legalization in California in 2016, recreational pot users will likely be most impacted by this change. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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UK: A blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry

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billion in annual tax revenue, and environmental and agricultural benefits aimed at meeting carbon neutrality commitments by 2050. Tactically, this is a shrewd opener, cutting through the stasis sometimes resulting from differing views on the recreational use of cannabis. These include an estimated 594,000+ jobs, £5.5

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