NORML

AUGUST 31, 2020

"The dramatic rise in retail marijuana sales is likely not so much a reflection of increased consumer demand, but of consumers shifting from the illicit market to the above-ground legal marketplace.". The post Adult-Use Retail Cannabis Sales Continue to Set Records appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ohio voters will decide this November on a ballot measure legalizing the possession, home cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults.

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NORML

JULY 27, 2020

“One unanticipated effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the growth acceleration of legal cannabis markets (and erosion of the illicit markets) in those states which have activated both medical and adult-use sales.”. The post States Experience Record Surge in Retail Marijuana Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

court dismissed a lawsuit from owners of licensed cannabis retail shops. Last year, this group of cannabis retailers sued the province for not enforcing cannabis regulations. Bud market of “illicit” retailers doesn’t face these same hurdles. A British Columbia (B.C.)

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The post Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing appeared first on Leafly. It's good news for consumers. Stores are expected to open in May 2022.

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Instead, adults will be able to legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, and soon will also have the option to grow up to 18 plants or purchase cannabis products tested for purity and potency from licensed retailers.". The post Missouri: Legalization Takes Effect on 12/8 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 10, 2022

The post Colorado: Licensed Marijuana Retailers Compliant with Minimum Age Restrictions appeared first on NORML. “Regulation works. Unregulated marijuana providers don’t ask for or check for ID, but licensed businesses most certainly do.".

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NORML

JUNE 13, 2022

"Licensed cannabis retailers are good neighbors, drive economic growth, and redirect tax dollars back into the local community. The post Analysis: Cannabis Retailers Drive Economic Growth, Are Not Magnets for Crime appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2023

Provisions in the bill permit adults to purchase (up to two ounces from state-licensed retailers and/or 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams worth of edible products), home-cultivate (up to eight plants, no more than four of which can be mature), and possess cannabis (up to 2 pounds in private).

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NORML

AUGUST 23, 2021

Time and time again, we have seen that consumers prefer to obtain cannabis products from safe, licensed, above-ground retailers. The post New Jersey: Many Cities Opting Out of Retail Marijuana Sales Ahead of Rollout appeared first on NORML. But, absent access to such facilities, the illicit market will continue to fill this void.".

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The post Virginia: Senate Approves Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales in Bipartisan Vote appeared first on NORML. Senate Bill 391 advances to the House of Delegates on a historic bipartisan 21-18 vote.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2021

billion in cannabis products from legal retailers in 2020 – up from $10.7 The post Legal Marijuana Sales Spiked Dramatically in 2020 appeared first on NORML. "Customers purchased an estimated $17.9 billion in 2019.".

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Members of a bicameral conference committee have finalized an agreement on Senate Bill 54, legislation regulating the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana to adults. The post Vermont: Lawmakers Finalize Marijuana Retail Sales Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“Virginians were expecting an opportunity to expedite retail sales and cannabusiness licensing in the 2022 General Assembly. The post Virginia: Election Outcomes Likely to Influence Marijuana Legalization Launch appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

“Despite nearly seven in ten New Jersey residents voting in favor of legalization on Election Day, it took lawmakers 111 days following that vote to achieve consensus to enact enabling legislation into law.".

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

State Question 820 permits adults to legally possess and home-cultivate personal use qualities of cannabis while also establishing a licensed, retail marketplace. The post Oklahoma: Voters Still Have Time to Register Ahead of March Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2021

The post California: Study Finds 100% of Marijuana Retailers Compliant with State’s Minimum Age Laws appeared first on NORML. “At 100 percent of the recreational marijuana outlets visited, the pseudo-underage patrons were required to show age identification to enter.".

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NORML

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The post Virginia: Oversight Committee Urges Lawmakers to Expedite Launch of Retail Cannabis Sales appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 18, 2022

What are crypto ATMs for cannabis retailers? Legal and grey-market cannabis retailers have always had an issue with banking services. The post Crypto ATMs for Cannabis Retailers appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking. Fortunately, cryptocurrencies have filled the niche.

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NORML

AUGUST 30, 2019

The establishment of regulated cannabis retailers is associated with a decrease in localized criminal activity, according to data published in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics. The effect of marijuana legalization on neighborhood crime,” is online here. The abstract of the study, “Not in my backyard?

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NORML

MAY 30, 2023

Adults may legally possess cannabis on August 1, 2023. The post Minnesota Becomes the 23rd Legal Marijuana State appeared first on NORML. State officials at that time will begin the process of reviewing and expunging tens of thousands of marijuana convictions.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? Cannabis in Japan: New Bill Explained The new bill was passed by a majority vote in Japan’s Lower and Upper houses and includes revisions that will legalize certain medical products derived from cannabis. Is Weed Legal in Japan?

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“It’s time for local officials to put an end to the NIMBYism and unwarranted fears surrounding the establishment of licensed marijuana retailers. The post Analysis: Legal Cannabis Businesses Associated with Increased Home Values appeared first on NORML. Cannabis is here and here to stay.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 15, 2022

High employee turnover is always a problem for retail managers, but what about employee turnover in cannabis retail? Also known as “budtenders,” cannabis retail employees are the frontline of the cannabis industry. They are the people customers most interact with.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2021

The post Cannabis Legalization: The Impact Of Guidance & Policy In CBD Retail Acceptance first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. THE PRICE – Free? THE DATE – THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 202110:30 a.m. PST / 1:30 p.m. EST THE RATING –… Read More.

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NORML

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Adults will be able to purchase cannabis from select retailers next week, beginning on Wednesday, January 1. Under the new law, state-licensed retailers may provide up to 30 grams of cannabis for those over the age of 21. An estimated 30 retailers in the state are now licensed to engage in adult-use marijuana sales.

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NORML

JULY 26, 2023

“Nearly half of all Americans now reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal," NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "To To date, no state has moved to either curtail or repeal these legalization laws. The post Minnesota: Adult Use Legalization Law Takes Effect Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

AUGUST 11, 2020

The Act permits those age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Qualifies for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

State regulators have begun accepting applications from those wishing to open licensed retail cannabis facilities. Fifty-six percent of voters last November approved Proposition 1 — a statewide ballot initiative legalizing the adult use, cultivation, and retail marketing of marijuana.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Authors reported a “large increase in hotel rooms rented in Colorado” immediately following legalization.

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2023

We want to make sure that the legalization of marijuana lifts those communities now in a profound way.” The post Maryland: Governor Signs Measure Into Law Implementing Adult-Use Legalization appeared first on NORML. “The criminalization of marijuana harmed low-income communities and communities of color in a profound way,” Gov.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

On June 15, 2023, the OLCC approved temporary rules requiring marijuana retailers to obtain a Certificate of Tax Compliance (“Certificate”) from the Oregon Department of Revenue (“DOR”) as a condition for acquiring or renewing a marijuana retailer license, as well as for changes of ownership and adding someone to a license.

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Veriheal

APRIL 24, 2023

A Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program that would aid local jurisdictions in broadening consumer access to regulated cannabis products has been set in motion by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Click here to view a complete list of Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant programs.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2021

The suit claimed that the initiative language was unconstitutional because it earmarked a portion of tax revenues from retail marijuana sales. The post Montana: Opponents Drop Lawsuit Challenging Voter-Approved Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Two years after Michigan legalized weed, Detroit approved a licensing plan that offers city locals a chance to enter the industry. The post Detroit okays 75 retail marijuana shops; half will go to legacy residents appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority. If you’re a Connecticut resident, click here to send a message to your state lawmakers in urgent support of legalization! _.

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