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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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Behind the DC Cannabis Closures

Veriheal

According to the Washington DC police department website , cannabis is legal for both medicinal use and recreational use within certain boundaries. Meanwhile, penalties for violating the cannabis laws include jail sentences, payment of fines, drivers license suspension, and sometimes, asset confiscation. But why is this happening?

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How to Stay Compliant with Cannabis Licensing Regulations in Nevada

Connor & Connor PLLC

After the 2016 election, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis, in addition to the states medical-marijuana program. As a result, possession and consumption of cannabis by adults became legal in January of 2017. The cannabis laws and regulations are constantly in flux, at both the federal and state levels.

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America’s Missed Opportunity in the Global Marijuana Market

Canna Law Blog

marijuana laws truly are. billion by 2027 driven by both expanded medical and recreational use American businesses risk being sidelined. Under international law, countries that are party to a treaty may form a sub-agreement known as an Inter Se modification among themselves. The excitement throughout the event was palpable.

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Medical Cannabis and Anxiety: Natural Treatment Options

Miss Marijuana

Fast-acting Consumption Methods But what if you need something that kicks in fast? If you ever find that cannabis makes you feel worse, not better, it might be time to try something else—like CBD or a different method of consumption. Legal Considerations Before you even think about using cannabis, you’ve got to know the laws.

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The Significance of Marijuana in Shashamane, Ethiopia

Veriheal

Despite the strong cultural ties between Shashamane’s Rastafarian community and the herb, the country maintains strict anti-cannabis laws. They smoke the sacred herb to heighten consciousness and enhance reasoning during personal meditation or group discussions about life, faith, and liberation.

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Oregon: Cannabis Social Consumption Bill SB 639 Is About Civil Rights

NORML

Martinez says this isn’t just an issue of dysfunctional laws that allow adults living or visiting Oregon to purchase cannabis but not legally consume it, it is an issue of discrimination and equal rights. When you don’t like the laws, you change them. All the gains in movements of social justice are made by people breaking bad laws.