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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. Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable.

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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

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The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML. "Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not."

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Rise in Storefront Marijuana Dispensaries Associated with Declines in Opioid-Related Deaths

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"Increased medical and recreational storefront dispensary counts are associated with reduced opioid related mortality rates during the study period. The post Rise in Storefront Marijuana Dispensaries Associated with Declines in Opioid-Related Deaths appeared first on NORML.

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Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

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Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis access program will be able to purchase cannabis-infused edible products from licensed dispensaries for the first time. The post Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

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The bill seeks to increase diversity in the marijuana industry by awarding new dispensary licenses. The post Illinois: Lawmakers Approve Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois: Governor Signs Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses

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The post Illinois: Governor Signs Equity Measure to Award Over 100 New Dispensary Licenses appeared first on NORML. The second lottery is reserved for equity applicants who have or whose family members have, a past marijuana conviction, or who have lived in a “disproportionately impacted area” for at least 10 years.

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Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Dispensaries Not Correlated with Higher Rates of Youth Marijuana Use

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"This study found no evidence for increased cannabis use among youth living in zip codes with active medical cannabis dispensaries. In fact, 12th graders living in zip codes with dispensaries had lower past-year and past-30-day cannabis use."