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Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

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” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges. While the news of allowing cannabis lounges is good news, the lack of ability to put them close together has dampened the hopes of creating an Amsterdam-like environment in Las Vegas for now.

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NYC’s Rooftop Cannabis Cultivation, NM’s First Consumption Lounge, & NJ’s Recreational Market Launch

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New York City’s mayor has a bold plan to kick start cannabis cultivation, New Mexico got its first cannabis consumption lounge, and New Jersey finally opened its recreational cannabis market. New Mexico Celebrates Its First Cannabis Consumption Lounge. Its first day of legal cannabis alone resulted in over $1.9

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

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Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”. billion annually.

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The benefits of CBD consumption 

The Joint Blog

Cannabis consumption is still a polarizing topic. The niche has grown so large that talks of legalization have become increasingly more prominent, with some countries and regions having already taken the required steps in this direction. One of the most widely recognized benefits of CBD consumption. Image source: [link] .

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ICBC: Brazilian Medical Cannabis Consumption Increases 110% In One Year

Cannabis Law Report

Consumption of medical cannabis products in Brazil increased by 110% in 2021 from 2020 according to study by BRCANN, the Brazilian Association of the Cannabinoid Industry. However, there are a few looming problems in the entire legalization discussion. How likely that is in the current environment is debateable.

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Cannabis and the Environment: Seven Significant Side-Effects April 14, 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. With this rapid growth and legalization, however, comes added regulatory scrutiny, including in the environmental and sustainability spaces. Larkin , Sheryl Sweeney.

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Cannabis Lounges are Being Legalized in More Places

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Alcohol is legal, and they have bars and clubs for people to go where they can drink until they can’t stand anymore. It doesn’t work that way for legal cannabis, though. It provides them a safe environment to socialize with friends. The environment was filled with laughter and smiles. Or does it?