Veriheal

APRIL 24, 2023

A Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program that would aid local jurisdictions in broadening consumer access to regulated cannabis products has been set in motion by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Click here to view a complete list of Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant programs.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

A complex and comprehensive plan laid out in over 200 pages of legislative text, the CRTA would implement one of the most tightly regulated, highly taxed and heavily controlled legal cannabis markets in the world. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” Commenting on the findings, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said, “These findings come as little surprise.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2023

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices.”. The post Vermont: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales to Begin Later This Week appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A recent survey released by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) discovered that an impressive 86% of Californians prefer relying on legal sources when purchasing cannabis products. This highlights a growing acceptance of marijuana since legalization was first passed nearly eight years ago.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

New York regulators voted Tuesday to allow the state’s medical cannabis operators to apply for adult-use retail licenses. Regulators will begin to accept applications from qualified organizations seeking a retail or microbusiness license starting Oct. What Does This Vote Mean for the New York Cannabis Market?

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Adults who purchase retail cannabis typically report using it to mitigate pain and to improve sleep, and often use it in place of conventional medications, according to data published online today in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

La Jolla, CA: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not independently associated with an increase in traffic crashes, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. In this case, the net effect of expanding access to marijuana on traffic crashes could be quite small.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

million people and a cannabis retailer density of approximately one store for every 194k people in the region. The 3,250 square foot dispensary is one of only ten stores in the West Hollywood area that is licensed for both delivery and storefront retail. With more than 3.6 ” Mr. . ” Mr. . million , comprised of $8.5

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. Tweet this.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Welcome to Part 2 in this series on New York’s cannabis retail dispensary regulations, covering security. The Regulations are promulgated to provide guidance for Conditional Adult-Use Retails Dispensary (CAURD) licensees and applicants. In Part 1 , we covered the rules around dispensary operations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Under the legal commercial cannabis framework, craft legacy cannabis producers have largely lost access to opportunities to connect directly with consumers. In turn, consumer and patient access to farm-fresh cannabis and small batch products at retail have substantially diminished since legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

I-71 refers to Initiative 71, approved by DC voters in 2014, which legalized possession of up to two ounces of weed, cultivation of only three mature plants at a time and a “gift” of no more than one ounce of pot to another person over 21 years of age. The Wild West of Unregulated Cannabis Retailers. We are losing our H Street vibe.”.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

As reported (paywall) by the New York Times, New York intends to reserve its first retail licenses to sell marijuana for people convicted of marijuana related offenses, or their relatives. See How New York Cannabis Legalization Prioritizes Equity , New York Cannabis: $200 Million for Social Equity.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2024

"The sooner consumers have market access to cannabis products, the more quickly we will begin to see disruptions to the unregulated marketplace." The post Ohio: Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Anticipated To Begin Ahead of Schedule appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 9, 2022

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices.". The post Connecticut: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales to Begin Next Month appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Though Californians voted to legalize adult use marijuana in 2016, it remains largely unavailable in some of the biggest cities in the state. million people without immediate access to cannabis retail, outside of delivery. She said a prime reason why cities delay permitting cannabis retail is politics. Read full story at.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

Over the last few years, California has gained a reputation of being a state where cannabis is completely legal and out in the open. Right now, there is an ongoing battle between the state and local governments for access to cannabis, which should be the first place that states (and possibly even Congress) look when considering legalization.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

25 years have passed since the first medical cannabis laws came into effect in California, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA’s role in the fight for safe access.

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NORML

MARCH 30, 2022

“A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced Senate Bill 1336 , which establishes a carryforward tax credit for commercial cannabis retailers. SB 1336 recognizes the difficulties that commercial cannabis retailers face, and provides a hand to a unique and important part of California’s economy. Though these taxes generated $1.75

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Eaze , the nation’s largest cannabis delivery marketplace, and multi-state retail leader Green Dragon are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement to provide service to customers and patients in California, Colorado, Michigan, and Florida. About Eaze. Eaze delivers good with the goods.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

It’s been a long and winding road toward widespread cannabis access for the residents of the state of Maine, but at last, another hurdle is about to be overcome—recreational cannabis is about to become available for retail purchase. But it’s common for the path to cannabis access to be a complicated one. Licensing is an issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

“Since acquiring Liberty Health Sciences in 2021, we have rapidly expanded our footprint in Florida, adding an additional 19 retail stores in prime locations,” said Jonathan Sandelman, Founder and CEO of Ayr. Today, Ayr Wellness proudly employs more than 680 people across the state of Florida between corporate, retail and field positions.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 18, 2023

The NAACP’s blueprint for a fair cannabis industry, cannabis wellness takes center stage at High Rise Dry Bar in South Carolina, and New York’s legal limbo stalls its recreational market. To start, the association called for cannabis workers to have access to union representation. Let us know in the comments!

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MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 23, 2023

Additionally, in states that were early legalization adopters like Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon, production capacity has caught up to the needs of the mature market and supply continues to outpace demand. It’s also become clear that lowering retail prices does not lead to an increase in demand.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

With marijuana now completely legal in 17 states and medical marijuana permitted in 19 others, the question of how far local regulation can go is becoming a hot topic nationwide. The mood has changed” since 2017 when these cases were filed, he said.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

The law allows beverages and edibles containing no more than 5 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per serving to be sold at retail locations across the state. Lawmakers are toying with the nation when it comes to cannabis legalization. Just imagine if people had legal access to THC everywhere in America and beyond.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 1, 2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check on the retail market legislation in Virginia. VIRGINIA We’ve expressed some skepticism about Virginia’s ability to set up a retail cannabis market due to Governor Youngkin’s (R) disinterest in seeing one.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 17, 2022

One of the most significant goals of many legalization efforts is to draw people away from the illicit markets. While the illicit markets are still thriving, the Canadian province of Ontario has shown that the legal cannabis market can actually overtake the illicit. The Rise of Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Combined Operations Pair Eaze Delivery Expertise with Green Dragon Retail Operations Excellence, Expanding Consumer Access to Cannabis Across Four of the Fastest-Growing U.S. The combined company will operate 42 delivery and storefront retail locations and serve markets with a combined value of nearly $10 billion. About Eaze.

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