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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

In the United States, medical marijuana cultivation is governed by a patchwork of state laws and regulations. Each state has its own set of rules regarding cultivation permits, plant limits, security measures, and licensing requirements.

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Cannabis Laws & the Southern States

Cannabis Law Report

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.

Cannabis Law Report

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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Document AB-1656 Cannabis: industrial hemp. (2021-2022) Published: 01/14/2022

Cannabis Law Report

Existing law governs the cultivation of industrial hemp in this state and establishes a registration program administered by county agricultural commissioners and the Department of Food and Agriculture for growers of industrial hemp, hemp breeders, and established agricultural research institutions, as defined. DIGEST KEY.

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Cannabis Entrepreneurs: Know the Perils of ‘Accidental Franchising’

Cannabis Law Report

Franchise programs classically offer benefits of scale that sole proprietors cannot replicate, like training programs, marketing tools and the purchasing power of a larger network that can reduce overhead costs for inventory and supplies. Overarching Risks.

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Financing Options for Starting a Weed Business

Otherside Farms

Generally, the FDIC will not insure a bank that takes on “existential” risks, which include loans to companies in violation of federal law. The banks themselves would avoid criminal blameworthiness for aiding and abetting activities still considered violations under federal law. Crowdfunding.

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Harborside Announces Business Combination with Urbn Leaf and Loudpack Creating StateHouse Holdings, a Leading California Cannabis Company

Cannabis Law Report

This loan is one of our first in our new lower cost stabilized lending program. We expect this stabilized lending program will continue to be the best-in-class financing option for cannabis operators with cash flowing assets, especially for complex transactions such as this.