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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. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The measure places no limit on the number of dispensaries and mandates that local municipalities “shall not impair the availability of and reasonable access to medical marijuana.”

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Georgia Medical Cannabis Patients Can Now Purchase Cannabis Oil From Pharmacies

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Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. Eligible patients were granted access to low-THC marijuana oil. Andrew Turnage, the executive director of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, spoke on this fact.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

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According to government officials, the bills reserve licenses for growing, retail, transportation, and religious use for Bahamians aged 21+. They will now be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to treat conditions like depression, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder , and cancer.

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New Jersey CRC Seeks Feedback for Medical Cannabis Program

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These new proposals are designed to expand access to medical cannabis for NJ MMJ patients. According to the CRC, “The Commission expects the State to generate tax revenues on the retail sales of medical cannabis items purchased at clinical registrant dispensaries.

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Parent Company Buys Jayden’s Journey Dispensary

Cannabis Law Report

TPCO Holding Corp. (OTCQX: GRAMF) has acquired an operating retail dispensary located in Ceres, California from the owners of Jayden’s Journey. “This new location allows us to quickly access this important region and to drive future growth through the introduction of our robust delivery network. .