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Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry: Addressing Disparities in Access and Ownership in California

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The cannabis industry in California has experienced exponential growth since the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018. However, amidst the flourishing market, concerns have arisen regarding disparities in access and ownership, leading to social equity initiatives to rectify historical injustices.

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How Can Cannabis Professionals Better Educate Consumers?

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Barker, who was named one of the Top 25 Budtenders by Green Entrepreneur in 2019, joined cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Mara Gordon, Six Labs Co-Founder Joe Ori, and cannabis advocate and comedian (and former budtender) Rachel Wolfson on “Cannabis Education in Dispensaries” on Monday night. The frontline workers of cannabis.

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Colorado Will Vote on Increasing Cannabis Taxes To Fund Research and Education

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Proposition 119 , if approved, would increase Colorado’s state marijuana retail sales tax rate from 15% to 20% to fund an out-0f-school education program. While medical marijuana is exempt from the tax hike, recreational users are already subject to a 9.81% cannabis tax rate in Denver on top of a 15% statewide cannabis tax.

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Does Missouri Have Recreational MMJ Dispensaries?

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With legal MMJ proving to be so beneficial for the state of Missouri, a lot of people are now wondering: what is the situation with recreational MMJ in Missouri? Does Missouri have recreational MMJ dispensaries? mage by Erdenebayar on Pixabay : Does Missouri have recreational MMJ dispensaries? Read on to find out.

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Cannabis Education with Canada’s Newcomers

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A first of its kind event series aims to bridge the gap between post-legalization cannabis in Canada and Canada’s newcomers, enabling the education of plant science, exploration of brand opportunities, and discussion of attitudes and beliefs that shape the culture of cannabis today. . Generation1.ca The Newcomer Lens.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

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The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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