Veriheal

JANUARY 25, 2022

Despite historic tension between the tech and cannabis industries, VentureBeat reports that a slew of new policies from big tech companies in 2021 has signaled a critical turning point in the ongoing struggle. In February 2021, actor John Belushi called out big tech over its unjust policies regarding cannabis content.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. These dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with safe and legal access to medical cannabis products.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

In jurisdictions where cannabis is legally regulated, consumers gravitate toward the above-ground retail marketplace where they can access lab-tested products manufactured by licensed businesses.” ” A previous analysis of EVALI prevalence in legal cannabis markets versus illegal markets by Leafly.com drew a similar conclusion.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry. d) which prohibits assisting clients to violate the law, adopted its prior opinion with respect to New York medical cannabis legislation to the recreational cannabis industry. The NYSBA, in the context of Rule 1.2(d)

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Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

The directive from Mastercard underscores the contradictory landscape of cannabis laws in the United States, where cannabis is legal for medicinal and recreational use in most states yet remains illegal under federal law. However, this rigid federal stance contrasts starkly with state-level policies.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 3, 2023

The state’s recreational cannabis program brought in $300 million in adult-use cannabis sales in its first year, Gov. Since April 2022, New Mexico issued about 2,000 cannabis licenses across the state including 633 dispensaries, 351 producers, 415 micro-producers and 507 manufacturers.

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MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

Although medical cannabis has technically been legal in Missouri for over a year and cards have been issued, patients are still waiting desperately for dispensaries to open across the state. That, coupled with various limitations imposed by the coronavirus, means dispensaries may have a limited selection of products when they first open.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Voice of OC reports… Several years ago, Santa Ana hatched an idea to pump money into some of its most underfunded — and neglected — quality of life areas by capitalizing on a product that some in town didn’t support, but which still existed in the community anyway: recreational marijuana. . But questions remain.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even though laws were put into place that legalized MMJ and made it possible for qualifying patients to access the medication, dispensaries and sales had not yet come into play. It wasn’t until October of 2020 that dispensaries began opening their doors to qualifying patients for the sale of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The ACLU of Maine says state regulators should eliminate a requirement that multiple video cameras be placed inside and outside adult-use cannabis businesses, arguing that doing so violates Maine’s ban on facial recognition surveillance. The Maine Press Herald reports. Read more at.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2023

Cannabis businesses in Washington, D.C., can now apply for a medical cannabis business license. The summary of B24-0113 says: “As introduced, Bill 24-113 would allow qualifying patients to obtain their medical cannabis and medical cannabis products from any dispensary registered in the district. to be around 671,803 residents.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Maryland celebrates one year of recreational sales, “Little Amsterdam” pops up on the Texas-New Mexico border, and voters advocate to empower cannabis consumers in their Second Amendment right. Recreational cannabis sales include a 9% sales tax charged that goes toward health, business, social equity, and the state’s general fund.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite continuously surpassing every other state with recreational cannabis in terms of total retail sales, California’s cannabis industry has faced continuous and far-reaching issues on multiple levels that have only spread even further. In 2023, California dispensaries sold a total of $5.1

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

This article focuses on different types of cannabis businesses. As the cannabis industry takes shape, the wide array of businesses that make up the industry really come into focus. Learn the types of cannabis businesses. Examples of plant-touching and ancillary businesses along the entire cannabis supply chain.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 5, 2021

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Illinois / Illinois is on pace to sell over $1 billion in marijuana this year. The second year of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois is off to a fast start. million in recreational sales during January, and $80.7 – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

Council unanimously approved emergency legislation on Tuesday that will effectively create a recreational marijuana market by allowing people to self-certify themselves as medical cannabis patients and access dispensaries—without needing to get a recommendation from a doctor. The Washington, D.C. Full report [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

One casualty of the policy was the famous coffee shops. Marijuana is technically illegal for recreational purposes in the Netherlands, but the authorities turn a blind eye to it, and illicit suppliers are allowed to wholesale cannabis to these coffee shops. Dispensaries OK’d to stay open. In Las Vegas. Is marijuana essential?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

Pritzker announced late last week that the state will conduct three lotteries later this summer to award licenses for recreational marijuana retailers. The lotteries, scheduled to be held in July and August, will determine who receives licenses for 185 adult-use cannabis dispensaries across the state. .

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Beatty told Forbes her goal for Josephine & Billie’s was to create a dispensary that honors Black America’s history with cannabis. California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016, according to the New York Times. Black and brown people own less than one percent of all licensed businesses. See their Insta.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Practically speaking, will landlords be willing to take on the risk of leasing space to cannabis cultivators, processors or dispensaries—and, if so, what are some of the issues that will arise in negotiating leases to cannabis operators? What constraints does the MRTA place on the location of these businesses?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

and becoming legal, regulated, and accepted in more states, one thing the cannabis industry struggles with is having access to services that most businesses have access to, including banking and insurance. AAIS is the industry leader in the development and maintenance of commercial lines, inland marine, and business owners’ programs.”.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

For some prospective marijuana dispensary owners in Arizona, class is now in session. It is a provision included in the ballot measure that voters in the state last year legalized recreational pot use for adults. The post Arizona Introduces Social Equity Classes for Cannabis Businesses | appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

However, although recreational cannabis is legal, there are some cities and counties throughout the state that have made it very hard (or nearly impossible) for recreational marijuana users to buy cannabis products. Which California cities don’t have recreational marijuana retailers? Contra Costa. Yes, it is a little convoluted!

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

New York City’s newest recreational dispensary is a big win, Mississippi opened its medical cannabis market, and Hong Kong banned CBD. NYC’s Second Dispensary Is a Big Win for Social Equity New York City has officially opened another recreational cannabis dispensary —just the second in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

This week, the Supreme Court rejected an appeal of a summons issued to a marijuana dispensary in Colorado for purposes of an IRS federal tax audit. Justice Clarence Thomas rarely speaks on the bench. When he does, people listen. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FGW”), a company that has the conditional use approval necessary to operate a cannabis dispensary and related businesses located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 22, 2020

If you’re wondering, “Can I still get my MMJ from a dispensary because of COV-19?” Are dispensaries prioritizing MMJ patients during the pandemic? You probably have the question, “Will my local dispensary prioritize me if I am an MMJ cardholder?”. When you leave the dispensary, use hand sanitizer or wash your hands immediately.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

In January, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released a preliminary draft of rule changes to the medical program that officials said were “meant to align the program with state law.”. The Office of Marijuana Policy is looking to try to put most medical caregivers in jeopardy,” said Mark Luce, owner of Bud Green Care in Newport.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

More than 10 million businesses advertised their products and services on Facebook during the third quarter of 2020. Unfortunately, almost none of those ads were cannabis businesses or cannabis-related businesses. At any moment, Facebook could shut down a cannabis business’ Facebook Page without notice.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 13, 2023

And while cannabis may be legal for medical or recreational use in certain states, it is still illegal at the federal level, which has led to some confusion and inconsistencies in how social media platforms regulate cannabis-related content. However, we do allow people to include a website link in their bio information.”

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 13, 2023

And while cannabis may be legal for medical or recreational use in certain states, it is still illegal at the federal level, which has led to some confusion and inconsistencies in how social media platforms regulate cannabis-related content. However, we do allow people to include a website link in their bio information.”

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2019

Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. This is a serious concern for medical dispensaries and patients alike, as the fallout affects a lot of critical areas. Significant Losses for Medical Marijuana. . Disparities. Desperate Measures.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 15, 2021

billion acquisition of Harvest Health and Recreation. The Trulieve deal lands the Florida-based brand in 11 states with 22 cultivation and processing facilities, and 126 dispensaries. The post Trulieve Deal Reflects Busy M&A Season in Cannabis: Week in Review appeared first on SpeedWeed. ” Read more. billion deal.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In the first month of 2020, the State raked in $40 million in recreational pot sales – which some are quickly concluding indicates the industry will be a boon for the state. And as someone who’s had a close eye on the development of the recreational industry since its beginning in Colorado, we’re beginning to trace a pattern.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is planning to have its first recreational marijuana shops open in June, three months later than expected. Maine is “very close” to issuing the first round of conditional recreational business licenses, said Erik Gundersen, the director of the Office of Marijuana Policy. BEFORE MARIJUANA MARKET OPENS.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. Here’s the statement in full.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

If you own a cannabis business, a major consideration is where to keep your money. Though many business owners may find banking to be a headache regardless of industry, few business owners have more hurdles to deal with than cannabis growers and dispensaries.

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