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Illinois Set to Award New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses After Lawsuits, Delays

SpeedWeed

States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. However, they wouldn’t be able to stop transportation of cannabis through their states ( e.g. , from one legal state to another legal state, via a state where it’s illegal). “We

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CO resident? Connecticut.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19

NORML

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. IL resident? NV resident?

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Insurance for Marijuana Establishments: What You Need to Know

Connor & Connor PLLC

In terms of insurance coverage, dispensaries are largely treated the same as any other business. Pursuant to state law, dispensaries are required to carry certain types of insurance. Unlike banking (which poses different challenges), there are no restrictions when it comes to marijuana businesses being insured.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19

NORML

Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. A bill to remove certain restrictions on social cannabis consumption sites was killed in Denver, Colorado’s city council. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption lounges.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/17/19

NORML

Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. CA resident? CA resident? ME resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/8/19

NORML

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.