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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program, What To Know

Cannabis Law Report

In 2016, Pennsylvania adopted Act 16, becoming one of 38 states that have medical marijuana programs in the United States. This permit allows for an additional grower/processor permit to conduct clinical research relating to medical marijuana. Medical marijuana patients are permitted to cultivate up to five plants at home.

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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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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

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Marijuana laws are rapidly evolving across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted legal medical marijuana programs. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. As of February 2023, 41 U.S. Additionally, 23 U.S. Minnesota During a hearing on Monday, Jan.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

This week, members of the Morgantown, West Virginia city council approved an ordinance to allow police to issue $15 fines to those caught with up to 15 grams of marijuana instead of making an arrest. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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Where Does California’s $635M in Marijuana Tax Money Go?

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The state of California has now permitted the legal use of marijuana for two years. Marijuana Tax Revenue Expenditures in California (Fiscal Year 2019-2020). Since the Great Recession, this program has suffered severe budget cuts on three separate occasions. Call us at 714-937-2050. Legal Implications.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, continuing to be one of the greatest sticking points for California marijuana companies. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses. Call us at 714-937-2050. Clearly, that definition is outdated.

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More California Marijuana Dispensaries May Be Cropping Up in Sacramento

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Amid the booming Southern California cannabis industry, the City of Sacramento is weighing whether to lift the existing cap on the number of marijuana dispensaries licensed to operate in the city, the primary goal being to offer more opportunities to minorities. Call us at 714-937-2050. Controlled Substances Act.