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NORML Op-Ed: Pardons Aren’t Enough: It’s Time to Prioritize Marijuana Legalization 

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Among those between 18 and 44 years of age, more than half say that Congress should prioritize the issue. Among registered Democrats, 54 percent of respondents said that lawmakers ought to prioritize legalization. One-quarter of Democrats said that it should be one of Congress’s “top” priorities. . The post NORML Op-Ed: Pardons Aren’t Enough: It’s Time to Prioritize Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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Australian Greens Party Say They Have Plan To Have Legal Cannabis In Victoria By 2024

Cannabis Law Report

Here is their press release 2022-10-10 The Victorian Greens have launched a plan to legalise and regulate the sale and consumption of cannabis in Victoria from 2024. This would include a tax on the sale of cannabis that the Parliamentary Budget Office has revealed could raise over $1.21 billion dollars in revenue over the next ten […].

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How Long Does Michigan Take To Approve A Medical Marijuana Card?

MMJ Recs

Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Program ( the MMMP ), which was voted for in 2008 by residents of the state, has ensured the provision of high-quality MMJ treatment for those who need it ever since. Medical marijuana can provide relief for sufferers of many conditions, including: HIV/AIDS. Cancer. Glaucoma. Rheumatoid arthritis. Crohn’s Disease. PTSD.

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Ex-county official to plead guilty in cannabis bribe scheme

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The San Diego Tribune reports A former county official in Southern California will admit he funneled bribes through his company to a city councilman in exchange for the councilman’s votes and influence in the city’s cannabis permitting process, federal prosecutors said. Gabriel Chavez, a former San Bernardino County planning commissioner, has agreed to plead guilty […].

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Weed In DC In 2022: How To Buy It Safely

The Joint Blog

Washington, DC, has experienced a boom in cannabis culture in recent years. Speaking of which, marijuana is legal for medical purposes and decriminalized for recreational purposes. Besides, its usage for medical and recreational purposes is authorized in D.C., but only under strict conditions. Residents are permitted to consume and grow weed at home and privately distribute up to one ounce of their stash.

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What if Federal Marijuana Reform Doesn’t Happen Anytime Soon?

Canna Law Blog

The Oregon marijuana industry is hurting , much like industry in California and other states. Among the many reasons (overproduction, market saturation) is that federal marijuana laws have not been reformed at all. For years marijuana entrepreneurs and their cheerleaders have repeated the refrain that federal reform of marijuana laws is just around the corner.

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Man took magic mushrooms and then assaulted United flight attendants, authorities say

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A man was arrested on assault charges after authorities say he attacked two United Airlines flight attendants on a trip from Miami to Washington, D.C — because he had consumed magic mushrooms. The incident on Oct. 4 began when Cherruy Loghan Sevilla started to cause a disturbance one hour into the flight, according to court documents filed in […].

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Italian court will hear appeal against decree limiting use of flowers and leaves

Cannabis Law Report

CBD Intel reports A request to hear an appeal against Italy’s decree on officinal plants has been accepted by the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) of Lazio. The decision means the ministers who issued the decree must provide the documentation that led them to take the decision to exclude hemp leaves and flowers from the legislation, which covers herbs and […].

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$4 MILLION in Fines for Someone Else’s Cannabis Crime – California

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