MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting. Veterans may need to experiment with different consumption methods to find the one that best suits their needs and preferences.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You may wonder about the potential stigma surrounding cannabis and community outreach efforts, but there are strategic ways to utilize this versatile plant for positive impact. By employing thoughtful planning and collaboration, cannabis can serve as a catalyst for engaging with diverse groups and sparking meaningful conversations.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. “That is discrimination.” “That is discrimination.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

The past decade or so has seen intense pressure on legislative bodies from across United States to legalise or decriminalise the use and possession of cannabis. Cannabis legalisation is the way of eliminating all legal barriers to its use. So yet, no state has legalised cannabis. Cannabis Use in the Public Eye.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Governor Andrew Cuomo has included a plan to “regulate, restrict, and control” the responsible adult use of cannabis in New York, known as the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (“CRTA”). It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 11, 2024

The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health , hosted its second virtual meeting today from 1-3 p.m. MCAB board members took preliminary votes to include two qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. convention and hosting a festive Happy Holidays party at Nuwu’s historic cannabis consumption lounge, taking it to an even higher level in 2020 was absolutely vital.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. –(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced the upcoming opening of its first-ever U.S. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Maryland celebrates one year of recreational sales, “Little Amsterdam” pops up on the Texas-New Mexico border, and voters advocate to empower cannabis consumers in their Second Amendment right. Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. And adult-use cannabis isn’t the only market that was affected.

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

While Nevadans will unfortunately have to wait another two years for the fate of public consumption lounges to be decided upon, monumental legislation passed in the 2019 legislative session regardless. The pinnacle of Nevada NORML’s advocacy over the past month consisted of board members’ tour across Northern Nevada.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Friday the 13th marked the grand opening of actor and cannabis advocate Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary-consumption lounge hybrid, The Woods.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

A group of young Tunisians is calling for the establishment of a National Cannabis Bureau, and the end of the nationwide ban on cannabis. The youth group, “Badal,” claims that the law criminalizing the consumption of weed is detrimental to the future of young Tunisians, according to a report by Tunisian news outlet Albawaba.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. In the state’s recent special session, the Senate approved a full legalization bill by a vote of 19-12. Advocacy Groups Celebrate.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The fight to legalize cannabis in Arkansas has gained more gusto than ever before with a new group of activists lobbying to get a reform initiative featured on the state’s 2022 ballot. 4 with the secretary of state’s office, the latest legalization effort comes courtesy of Arkansans for Marijuana Reform.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Traditionally, the consumption of cannabis in the form of bhang, a cannabis-infused beverage, was considered sacred and widely accepted in India and surrounding countries.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Kleiman , an academic expert on cannabis policy who often shared and debated his well informed views on marijuana policy reform with those of us who were committed to advocating for a policy of adult use legalization. He further developed his views on cannabis and criminal justice as a professor of public policy at UCLA.

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NORML

MAY 5, 2020

Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? A lot is happening right now. How did you celebrate 4/20?

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government. Black History Month Celebration. Established a NORML chapter in Reno.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2022

Berlin – In the coalition agreement, the Ampel parties have agreed on the legalization of recreational cannabis. The German Hemp Association (DHV) has presented its legalization concept for the upcoming political discussions on implementation. In principle, the DHV advocates the legal sale of cannabis from the age of 18.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

This past weekend, I was finally able to attend the renowned International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) here in Barcelona, Spain. I attended interesting panels on everything from cannabis 3.0, to cannatech, to the current challenges of cannabis clubs in Spain. New draft bill of Integral Regulation and Control of Cannabis.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

On November 5, 2016, Maine’s voters legalized recreational, or adult-use, marijuana. Business licenses will soon be available , but when the state finally makes its first legal sale, it would have done so after a three-year delay. During her terms, she introduced two marijuana legalization bills, first in 2011 and again in 2013.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

New York State is on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? Currently, there are two marijuana bills pending before the state legislature. Where does this legislation fall short?

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 3, 2019

With all the buzz going on as state after state legalizes recreational marijuana – or at least loosens restrictions – we never really questioned why most adults want to see the drug legalized. adults who support legalization do not cite legal consumption as their main argument. According to MarketWatch , most U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

Anybody with a modicum of knowledge about the world of cannabis will know that she was a fearless advocate of medical cannabis as part of cancer treatment. In light of her recent passing from breast cancer, the award-winning movie star and musical hitmaker also leaves behind a legacy of medical marijuana advocacy.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A suggested 15% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency cap for cannabis products in Vermont’s adult-use cannabis market has been dismissed after a strong debate among the Vermont legislature. Vermont Physicians Push for Low-Potency Cannabis. Recreational Cannabis Sales in Vermont Set to Begin in May .

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 29, 2021

Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers have reached an agreement to legalize the use of marijuana by adults and establish regulations for commercial cannabis production and sales. Under the measure, Senate Bill S854A , penalties for possession of less than three ounces of cannabis would be eliminated. New York Gov.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize cannabis for adult use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would begin. Ralph Northam, who supports legalization. Buyer’s guides for cannabis seeds and growing equipment. Possession not legal until Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

Marijuana or cannabis can be used to treat a multitude of diseases; more importantly, it is known to be effective in reducing pain. Investment in cannabis/ marijuana is not new. Venture capitalist Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund invested in the cannabis industry in 2015. Legal Restrictions. March 17, 2020.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

In recent years, many countries have begun exploring the pharmacological effects of the cannabis plant and the economic benefits of cannabis liberalization. For example, Laos’ neighbor Thailand has cautiously moved forward with legalizing both cannabis and hemp for medical purposes and to boost the Thailand’s economy.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. Both bills are open to but noncommittal about on-site marijuana consumption lounges. Each measure says it is something regulators can consider.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois last January. Finkle says Campanelli was against drug testing applicants after recreational marijuana was legalized in Illinois. That complicated the hiring process for many, including a handful of attorneys offered jobs months ago by the Cook County Public Defender’s Office.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. NORML warns consumers to only obtain Delta-8 products from state-regulated cannabis manufacturers. Additionally, the advocacy group views Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I substance under federal law. Author: Jeff Scurry. According to Calif.’s

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

Cannabis should open doors—not shut them. The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. The goal: Shape a cannabis industry that is just for everyone.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.

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