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Evidence-Based Research Suggests Allowing Cannabis Storefront Retail Benefits Neighboring Property Values, Public Health and Safety

Canna Law Blog

In line with this study, the Leafly report found overall that home values either increased or were not significantly affected by the addition of a cannabis store, and speculated that this positive result may be due to increased housing demand from cannabis job growth, and/or the public perception of cannabis as a symbol of innovation taking place in (..)

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Submitting Comments That Will Make A Difference

Americans for Safe Access

Earlier this spring, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice in the Federal Register that invited the public to submit scientific information and comments on cannabis and cannabis products. This is not the first time that the FDA has called for comments.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

NORML

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives.

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office says no to cannabis revenue

Cannabis Chronicles

The email was released by the county under the state’s public disclosure law. Cooke’s exchange with Quiring, an ardent opponent of lifting the ban, came as the council was preparing for an April 3 work session to hear perspectives from public health and law enforcement on the effects of legal cannabis.

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Canada Willing to Provide $24.5 Million for Marijuana Health Research

WeedAdvisor

Ultimately, an educated public – and legislators – leads to better decisions on cannabis policy. million contribution from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, the CIHR said Wednesday that the funding will ‘also support research that will examine the public health impact’ of Canada’s new law. Multiple Donors. .

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Group Representing State Treasurers Formally Calls On Congress To Pass Banking Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

The measure, which makes clear that the group “takes no position as to whether cannabis should be legalized under the laws of the United States or of any state,” highlights the public safety issues caused by current federal policy, which makes many financial services providers reluctant to work with the marijuana industry.

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Payment System, Square Looks To Accept Some CBD Sales

Cannabis Law Report

When asked about the reasons for the launching the new program, which comes after years of refusing to work with CBD companies, the spokesperson said that the company closely watches evolving public policies and strives to create new opportunities for clients. ” More at.

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