MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

As the medical marijuana field continues to evolve, the potential benefits for veterans have increasingly come to the forefront. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. California’s cannabis industry is not just about business; it’s about righting past wrongs.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

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. ACHI identifies itself as a sovereign health policy center that was formed in 1998. Arkansas Department of Health medical marijuana patient enrollment data.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. Now, there is a clear downward trend in arresting marijuana consumers.” “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY) introduced The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. “After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The Senate companion bill is carried by Senator Kamala Harris (CA).

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. Tips and Strategies.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Facebook, which like Google prohibits marijuana ads, has kicked some weed sellers off Instagram. CBS declined to air a commercial touting the benefits of medical marijuana during the Super Bowl. After decades of prohibition, many consumers need a push to give marijuana a try. We’re really limited in how we can reach customers.”.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. Changing Public Opinion on Medical Marijuana in the United States In recent decades, the public’s stance on medical marijuana has shifted from skepticism to acceptance.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

A licensed medical marijuana cultivator in Ohio has teamed up with a nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated people to provide an employment education program for past cannabis offenders. Cannabis Now reports.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

As you navigate this landscape, gain insights into how medical marijuana impacts healthcare practices, perceptions, and societal norms. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

“Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM. These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. Patients have faced lost jobs and needless DUI charges.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In a Tuesday blog post , Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of human resources, said that the firm has “reinstated the employment eligibility for former employees and applicants who were previously terminated or deferred during random or pre-employment marijuana screenings.”. An update on our advocacy for equitable workplaces. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 Courthouse News. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) Of course we did.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program. Full story at .

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

To secure these rights and protections, the resolution demands that workers have increased access to: Union Representation Specialized Training Apprenticeship Programs This comprehensive approach aims to set higher workplace standards for the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Marshawn Lynch’s Dodi Blunts teams up with Last Prisoner Project to launch apprenticeship program for justice-impacted individuals… Here’s what they are saying. Dodi Blunts and Last Prisoner Project are excited to announce the Dodi Blunts/Last Prisoner Project Apprenticeship Program.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

A representative from the Small Business Administration previously acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification. Respect dispensary staff and fellow patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). The deadline to be considered for SEP Cohort Three is September 17, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). The deadline to be considered for SEP Cohort Three is September 17, 2021.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. CITIES WITH NEW MARIJUANA TESTING POLICIES. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2022

The Division is excited to announce that it will be establishing a standing advisory work group to discuss the social equity program and its effectiveness, and to generate potential rule (and other) recommendations. Regards, The Marijuana Enforcement Division.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Frederick-based Jessilove.org Monday launched a pilot program to provide subsidized access to medical marijuana for residents experiencing financial hardship in Maryland. The pilot program is […]

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Social Equity Ownership Program Applicants. The Department will issue 26 Marijuana Establishment licenses to applicants who qualify under the Social Equity Ownership Program. For information about the status of this rulemaking, please visit the Adult-Use Marijuana Rulemaking page. More information at.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

However, SBA’s current policy excludes small businesses with “direct” or “indirect” products or services that aid the use, growth, enhancement, or other development of cannabis from SBA-backed financing. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2023

IWC recently announce that Toi Hutchinson, President and CEO of Marijuana Policy Project, is set to deliver the keynote speech. We are looking for speakers to explore the latest equity and advocacy work in the industry, as well as new trends and upcoming opportunities in all facets of the industry.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Going forward, MAPS will focus on advocating for psychedelic policy reform to include state funding for public education, harm reduction, and unarmed crisis response services. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. ” Cannabis in Louisiana. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Starting Aug.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. Over the past twenty years, many New Yorkers have been negatively affected by the harms of prohibition in New York.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Issue : Adult use marijuana. Issue : Medical marijuana. New Jersey. Mississippi.

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