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Cannabis Was on the Ballot in Five States - But What Do these Results Really Mean for Patients?

Americans for Safe Access

Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. Each of the states already have an established medical cannabis law so the ballot questions were largely focused on recreational use.

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Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Cannabis Cheri

Now rules vary from state to state, so check the laws where you live, but these are typically the advantages of a medical marijuana card: It saves you money in the form of lower tax rates at dispensaries. You can usually buy more at a time than is allowed in the recreational market. Why would anyone bother?

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Can A State Recriminalize Recreational Marijuana?

MMJ Recs

The laws surrounding both recreational and medical marijuana (MMJ) are constantly changing. Because of this perpetual flux, many people are often left wondering, “Can a state recriminalize recreational marijuana?” Keep reading for more information about the laws surrounding recreational marijuana. California.

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Ohio Votes To Legalize Recreational Cannabis

Veriheal

Last night, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 officially legalizing recreational cannabis. This makes Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational use. ” What Ohioans Can Expect When The Recreational Market Opens The new law takes effect on December 7th — 30 days after the vote. Absolutely not!

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Federal Report: Youth Marijuana Use Steadily Declining

NORML

Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. ” Separate evaluations of marijuana use patterns specifically in cannabis legalization states show little if any change in cannabis use or access by teenagers. percent to 12.5

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NORML Canada Launches Post-Legalization Platform on One Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization

NORML

1) Increased Access. Our goal is to ensure consumers have ease of access to legal cannabis products, access to medical dispensaries, access to world-class product options, as well as access to affordable legal options. Ensuring international respect for Canada’s sovereign laws.

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New Jersey Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin

Veriheal

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9