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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Americans for Safe Access

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses

NORML

However, SBA’s current policy excludes small businesses with “direct” or “indirect” products or services that aid the use, growth, enhancement, or other development of cannabis from SBA-backed financing. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. This laid the groundwork for the establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Workers, Unemployment Insurance, and the Small Business Administration: What You Need to Know

NORML

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. In short, federal anti-drug laws continue to define the state-authorized cannabis industry, and those who work in it, as drug felons.

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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Understanding Medical Marijuana Laws in the United States

MMJ Recs

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. The program is gradually expanding, with limited dispensary licenses.

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