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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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As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses. Recreational use was approved by voters in 2016. Call us at 714-937-2050. It is one our Los Angeles cannabis business attorneys expect to see changed sometime in the next few years. 311 , Approved Sept.

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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.

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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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Californian Lawmakers End Pot Smoking in Moving Vehicles

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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. Therefore, this law change in no surprise. But party goers are typically a happy and resourceful bunch. Senate Bill 625.

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California Medical Cannabis Now Allowed in Public Schools

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(Most medical marijuana products recommended for children already come in pill, liquid, topical cream, tincture or oil form anyway, and most don’t have the sort of psychoactive effects of recreational marijuana.). Call us at 714-937-2050. 21, 2020, Bloomberg Law.