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Researchers To Investigate Arkansas’ Medical Cannabis Program

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The NIDA-funded investigation will delve into the health-related repercussions of Arkansas’ medical cannabis program , which was initially approved by voters back in 2016. The study will also explore the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s program. To fund the study, a $1.3

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Prior to the new agreement, players faced financial and professional repercussions for violating the NBA’s ban on cannabis consumption. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? Both the NHL and MLB no longer designate cannabis as a banned substance.

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UC Hastings : “UC Hastings Law Grads Oversee San Francisco Cannabis Rules and Programs”

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They also support a social equity program that provides opportunities to those disproportionally hurt by the war on drugs. As the Associate Director of Enforcement, her job is to make sure local cannabis businesses comply with regulations – whether it’s code enforcement, safe consumption, or security rules.

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Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21

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Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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Massachusetts: Cannabis Control Commission Launches Programming for Massachusetts’ Third Cohort of Social Equity Program Participants

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WORCESTER, MA— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) hosted a virtual orientation seminar on Thursday, March 3 for participants of the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation Social Equity Program. Chairman Steven Hoffman and Social Equity Program Participant Aaron Goines then hosted a business planning seminar.

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CO’s Gun Rights Proposal, MD’s Rec Success, & NM’s Little Amsterdam

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Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. Texas Residents Fuel a “Little Amsterdam” in New Mexico New Mexico’s recreational cannabis program officially began in 2012.

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Arizona Launches Much-Needed Marijuana Conviction Expungement Program 1

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Arizona residents with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records wiped clean under a state expungement program launched this week. Under the program, those with convictions for possessing, transporting or consuming 2.5 ounces or less of marijuana, of which no more than 12.5 They’re choosing not to,” Gunnigle said.