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Pew Analysis Finds That Eight Out Of Ten Americans Now Live In A County With A Dispensary

Veriheal

A new report from the Pew Research Center has found that eight out of every ten Americans (or about 79%) now live in a county with at least one medical or recreational dispensary. More than 15,000 dispensaries are currently open across the United States despite cannabis remaining a federally illegal substance.

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NIDA Monopoly is Over: New DEA-Registered Cannabis Growers Can Supply Researchers with Product

Cannabis Law Report

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to cultivate marijuana for research purposes. The DEA dragged their feet on this plan for years, so lawsuits were filed. Litigation against the DEA and Department of Justice that Matthew Zorn and I brought on behalf of Dr. Since then, the DEA has licensed four additional bulk manufacturers of marijuana.

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The Week in Weed: February 2, 2024

The Blunt Truth

Legislators wrangled over the issue of allowing medical marijuana dispensaries a head start; ultimately, that provision was scrapped. Now, some Senate Democrats are advocating that the DEA de-schedule cannabis altogether. Thus, the DEA should deschedule marijuana altogether. Thus, the DEA should deschedule marijuana altogether.

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Marijuana as Schedule III: Woe is Me?

Canna Law Blog

Many people in the cannabis industry are convinced that this HHS recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) means that the DEA will undertake this rescheduling (and fairly quickly, too–which would be a huge departure from its refusal to reschedule back in 2016). Just my two cents; feel free to disagree.

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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Defendants are acting-Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, the acting director of the DEA and the federal government. The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Additional Resources: Appeal Hearing in Cannabis Lawsuit Against the DEA , Dec.

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Institute for Justice – “Kansas and California Cops Used Civil Forfeiture to Stage Armored Car Heists, Stealing Money Earned by Licensed Marijuana Businesses”

Cannabis Law Report

The Institute for Justice argues that the seizures violated state law, federal law, and the U.S. It includes cops who use federal civil forfeiture laws to steal money earned by state-legal marijuana businesses. Constitution. Reports Reason. Here’s the introduction to the must-read Reason story. Constitution.

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McGuire Woods: In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges

Cannabis Law Report

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, out-of-state medical marijuana patients may access Arkansas’ program to purchase cannabis for up to 90 days. Happy 2022!