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History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business

Leafly

The first of 162 state-licensed dispensaries opened on Wednesday afternoon. The post History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business appeared first on Leafly.

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Illicit marijuana operations having negative impact on legal dispensaries

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Even though recreational use of marijuana is permitted in California, operating a licensed marijuana dispensary is tougher than many would think, especially as illicit operations continue to fuel the red hot black market. “It’s affecting our business,” said the owner of iLyfted, a Studio City dispensary.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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How to Start a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Business in 2020

Cannabis Law Report

For all business owners who aren’t afraid of hard work and a tedious dose of bureaucratic tape, opening a medical marijuana dispensary can be a … Read More. The post How to Start a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Business in 2020 first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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New Legislation Would Permit Marijuana Businesses to Access COVID-19 Relief

NORML

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization.

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Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

NORML

The bill seeks to increase diversity in the marijuana industry by awarding new dispensary licenses. The post Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana Dispensaries – Are They Essential Services?

The Blunt Truth

With the spread of COVID-19 fears, states and cities nationwide are in the process of issuing a variety of executive orders and other ordinances shutting down businesses that are considered “non-essential.” The question many have is whether marijuana dispensaries will fall into this “essential” category.