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

Leafly

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

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Buyer Beware: Five Key Due Diligence Items When Buying a Cannabis Business

Canna Law Blog

Our cannabis business attorneys regularly handle transactions involving the purchase and sale of licensed cannabis businesses. Laws and compliance obligations for cannabis businesses can vary widely by state, county, and city. Failing to verify these items could leave you owning a cannabis business that cant legally operate.

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Cannabis and Black History: A Complex and Controversial Connection

Peninsula Alternative Health

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community. Despite this, the relationship between cannabis and black history is often overlooked and misunderstood.

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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. The EIN number of the business entity. Applications for a producer license – whether submitted to the USDA, a State, or a Tribe – must be accompanied by a completed criminal history report for each key participant.

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House Committee Markup Announced To End Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

“Thanks to the leadership of the House Judiciary chairman, never in history have we been closer to ending the failed policy of marijuana criminalization and providing pathways to opportunity for our brothers and sisters who have suffered under its oppressive reign.”

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Tips for Establishing a Successful Cannabis Business

Cannabis Law Report

With skyrocketing demand for cannabis, it’s your time to start your cannabis business and have a booming success. Are you interested in launching a cannabis-related business? The business is flourishing, and as this industry continues to develop rapidly, there’s a lot of money to be made. Unique Brand Value.

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House Members Pass Historic Legislation Legitimizing Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses.