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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. Regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction but typically encompass licensing requirements, product safety standards, and distribution protocols.

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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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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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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. AZ resident?

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The Perils of Cannabis Transport Without Legal Advisement

Cannabis Law Report

For example, the incarceration of Brittney Griner in Russia is either an example of the country’s heavy-handed diplomatic policies or, more likely, a high-profile cautionary tale of an individual who possessed a cannabis derivative while traveling. Recently, California considered a bill that would allow interstate cannabis sales.