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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. This designation permits them to continue to provide important services to patients who rely on them,” stated NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri.

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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

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The 2020 election brought big wins for cannabis, with all of the five state ballot initiatives regarding legalization passing. Both adult-use (or recreational) and medicinal cannabis were legalized in South Dakota; Medicinal cannabis was approved in Mississippi; and adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana and New Jersey.

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The Complete Guide To How To Access MMJ In California

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The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, also known as Proposition 215, was the first step towards legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Subsequently, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) merged the medical and recreational cannabis industries, creating a unified regulatory framework.

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Every California Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know

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With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. MedMen’s dedication to mainstreaming cannabis and promoting its medicinal benefits has helped shape the perception of cannabis in California.

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Selling Hemp and CBD Online? Read this First!

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Shopify’s policy explicitly states: Shopify can’t provide advice on what and where merchants can sell, but we recommend that merchants review and monitor federal, state, and local laws, as well as monitor updates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

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Doctors gave him this medicine even after knowing Robert was born with a birth defect that increases his chances of contracting pancreatitis. This is a point when a patient, human being, free American should have the right to access alternative legal medicines to dangerous prescription drugs.

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Cannabis Legalisation And Its Impact On The US Transport Industry

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While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes.