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California Cannabis Crops Threatened by Wildfires More Than Any Other Type of Agriculture

Veriheal

The state’s rich wildlife and property-speckled scenery are at risk of being damaged by the blazing infernos, not to mention the state’s profit-yielding agricultural crop. Cannabis is one of the top five revenue-generating agricultural commodities across the state. billion the state generated through legal cannabis in 2016.

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University of New Haven launches Cannabis Law and Policy Certificate

Cannabis Law Report

Laws around cannabis are complex and ever-changing, making legal compliance a significant challenge for cannabis businesses. With a cross-disciplinary approach to key industry sectors, this certificate gives you the information and insights needed to participate in the world of cannabis regulation, compliance and public policy.

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USA: National Craft Cannabis Coalition Forms to Promote Policies That Support Small Cannabis Producers

Cannabis Law Report

Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. Mark Barnett, Policy Director at the Maine Craft Cannabis Association. as cannabis becomes federally legal.”. About NCCC.

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How Does Cannabis Legalization Impact Health, Equity, and Economy in Michigan?

MMJ Recs

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Thoughts on Thailand (Sort of) Legalizing Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

We’ve seen some bad reporting on this since then, along the lines of “weed is legal in Thailand!” Still, with its new policy, Thailand joins a short list of nations where weed has been decriminalized or better, including Canada , Mexico , and South Africa. I traveled there in college. Stay tuned.

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Washington State Might Modify its Cannabis Policies

Veriheal

The state of Washington followed in the footsteps of Colorado legalizing an adult-use retail cannabis market in 2015. Medical cannabis has been legal in the state of Washington since 1998. The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Legal Cultivation at Home. Social Equity.

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Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses

NORML

The Senators write: Over the last decade, there has been a clear shift in public opinion toward supporting the legalization of cannabis in the United States. billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018. billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018. States collected an estimated $1.3

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