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Bloomberg Article: Federal Taxation of Cannabis Under Proposed Legislation

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senators released a discussion draft of legislation that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances under federal law and provide for federal taxation of cannabis products. The Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (CAOA or the Act) is a discussion draft rather than legislation that has been formally introduced.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

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The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. 12114(a); 29 U.S.C. § Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Maryland Legislative Panel Begins Work On Cannabis Legalization |

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A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. The bipartisan legislative group was appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones in July. View original article.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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This policy ensured significant penalties and incarceration for possession, cultivation, and trafficking for anyone found guilty in the U.S. Harpers magazine also released an article in 2016 , with clips from an interview with a top Nixon advisor who made a similar admission. Along with Adult-Use legalization in many states in the U.S.,

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Article – Tax Foundation: How High Are Taxes on Recreational Marijuana in Your State?

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State recreational marijuana taxes are one of the hottest policy issues in the U.S. This election season is full of ballot […].

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in Ohio

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The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills

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Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. View original article. The post Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills appeared first on SpeedWeed.