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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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Investment Monitor Article: High expectations surround Thailand’s new cannabis legislation

Cannabis Law Report

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. Boonsoong adds: “As one of the first countries in the region to legalise the growth, sale and consumption of cannabis, Thailand has the first-move advantage.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? Update : S. FL resident? NH resident?

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NORML: COVID-19 Recommendations

CannaMD

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has issued marijuana policy guidance for lawmakers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, along with a statement regarding the designation of medical cannabis facilities as “essential.” NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Passage of this legislation is important because the Arizona Court of Appeals recently ruled that patients who rely on these products are not protected under the law and could face felony penalties for simply using their medicine. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. AZ resident? IL resident? MD resident?

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Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Legislation Was Recently Amended

Veriheal

The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted. Sharif Street (D) that would’ve permitted patients aged 21 and above to grow five plants for personal consumption.

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Dentons Weekly Cannabis Update

Cannabis Law Report

They write… In this week’s edition: Plans to vote on cannabis banking legislation announced in both chambers of Congress, with predictions that House will pass the SAFE Act by the end of October. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D) intends to put the cannabis banking legislation on the floor by the end of September.

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