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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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As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses. Industry researchers report that last year, sales of legal cannabis climbed 45 percent. Medical cannabis has been legal in California since 1996. Recreational use was approved by voters in 2016.

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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. The case, California v.

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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 would limit marijuana to medicinal and therapeutic use, and does not legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana. Hemp Today Reports.

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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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Should you need legal help for using cannabis within limo, bus or taxi, our Los Angeles marijuana defense lawyers are here for you. Legal Implications. 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.

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UK: A blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry

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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’. billion in annual tax revenue, and environmental and agricultural benefits aimed at meeting carbon neutrality commitments by 2050. These include an estimated 594,000+ jobs, £5.5

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

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More than two dozen cities that restrict legal cannabis sales are suing California over the issue of legal pot delivery. 64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California. 64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California.