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Canadian Cannabis Amnesty Advocacy Group Wants Action

Cannabis Law Report

In 2022, we expanded our efforts beyond advocacy, and are building our capacity to offer direct support to individuals and communities harmed by prohibition. This Fellowship program is focused on mentorship and skill-building around effective communication and advocacy […]. Joints for Justice Retail Program. 25March2022.

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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

This ongoing federal prohibition also places the safety and welfare of these businesses’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. What’s Next? Today’s vote is a significant first step, but it must not be the last.

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NORML Resource Guide: Engaging Effective Activism During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NORML

It is more important than ever that essential cannabis retailers have equal access to banking and small business financial assistance. In this guide, NORML highlights various online tools to assist reformers in their advocacy endeavors. Thank you for your continued advocacy and support. Here’s how. The team at NORML.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Mystic Greenz Lincoln

Illinois News Joint

The retail store opened Dec. Mystic Greenz mission statement is, “Dedicated to community building, enhancing lives and redefining perceptions through education, advocacy, and compassionate care one leaf at a time.” A third retail store, Mystic Greenz-Olive Branch is set to open in late summer 2024. and Sunday from 12-7 p.m.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Mystic Greenz Decatur (Harristown)

Illinois News Joint

The retail store opened July 28, 2023, and serves recreational consumers. The 4,ooo square-foot retail store built from the ground up on the property and is the first and only dispensary in Macon County. “We Mystic Greenz Decatur is located at 5045 Indus Drive in Harristown, Illinois. and Sunday from 12-8 p.m.

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Denver gets first cannabis retailer applicant under social equity program reports the Denver Post

Cannabis Law Report

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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What You Need to Know About Cannabis and Coronavirus

NORML

NORML and its national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance on how they can take emergency actions to better promote public health and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download memo.

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