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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

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Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Jake Wheatley introduced legislation once again, House Bill 2050, to legalize and regulate adult use marijuana in Pennsylvania.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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The worry is that failure to comply with the strict letter of the law could jeopardize hospitals’ reimbursement from the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as federal contracts and grants. Call us at 714-937-2050. Additional Resources: Senate Bill No. 311 , Approved Sept. 28, 2021, California Legislature.

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California Proposes Regulations for Appellations of Origin for Cannabis

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In order to meet this statutory obligation and to fulfill MAUCRSA mandated responsibilities, the department has created what is now know as, the Cannabis Appellations Program (CAP). There are two major aims of the CDFA’s Cannabis Appellations Program: To promote cannabis products and local businesses within a particular region; and.

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

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Once research and regulatory costs have been addressed, the remainder of funds are dispersed as follows: 60 percent to youth-focused anti-drug programs; 20 percent to environmental conservation; and. Since the Great Recession, this program has suffered severe budget cuts on three separate occasions. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

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The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. Behaviours and Health Risks Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. School of Social and Political Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.

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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

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The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. Behaviours and Health Risks Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. School of Social and Political Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia. Background.