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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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International Cannabis Brand Cookies Opens Its First U.S.-Based Consumption Lounge on West Coast

Cannabis Law Report

Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County. Access to the consumption lounge requires an online reservation. COALINGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS Durian Ave. Attendees must be 21+.

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How to Use Cannabis in Community Outreach

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Cannabis education advocates responsible consumption. Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Ensure compliance with local regulations and restrictions regarding cannabis consumption at the event. Partnering with local businesses expands outreach.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

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. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level. Hosted pop-ups across Las Vegas and Reno.

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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

NORML

Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? The information collected in this survey is kept confidential and will only be used for NORML’s internal organizational purposes to better improve our programming. We want to know, what should NORML’s priorities be? How did you celebrate 4/20?

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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

NORML

As of August 28, 2019, public consumption and possession of up to two ounces of cannabis flower is punishable as a marijuana possession violation (not a crime) and the sentence of that offense is a monetary fine up to $200 under Penal Law 221.

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High crimes and misdemeanors: Cannabis legalization and criminal justice reform – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? MRTA provides for the legal production and consumption of marijuana by individuals age 21 and older; establishes licensing requirements, including fees; and includes a social and economic equity plan intended to promote diversity in the industry.