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From seed to sale: steps a grower has to take to get you your weed

SpeedWeed

The steps a cannabis grower or processor has to take to get their products in consumers’ hands in Canada are a lot more complicated than they were pre-legalization. All of this adds to the challenges for today’s legal cannabis producer, and also adds to cost and the length of time a product sits in a warehouse before reaching consumers.

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Seed To Sale, Traceability: Bio Track & Leaf, The Retailers’ Experience In Washington State

Cannabis Law Report

Washington State passed Initiative 502, the legalization of adult use Cannabis, in November of 2012. Tracebility was and is the tracking of Cannabis and Cannabis-infused items and products from “see d to sale”, as directed to Washington and Colorado per the Cole Memo issued in August 2013. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT.

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For the First Time Ever, Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Sales Exceed the Illicit Market’s

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One of the most significant goals of many legalization efforts is to draw people away from the illicit markets. While the illicit markets are still thriving, the Canadian province of Ontario has shown that the legal cannabis market can actually overtake the illicit. The Rise of Ontario’s Legal Cannabis Industry.

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Hemp bill could solve medical patient dilemma

Illinois News Joint

Although grow supply stores already have been openly selling seeds and clones, especially after the passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill), by law, Illinois medical patients have to purchase seeds from Illinois dispensaries. Seeds may not be given or sold to any other person.”

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Cannabis Retailers Can Automate Age Verification and Watch List Checks with Veridocs BrightTower Retail System

SpeedWeed

The legalization and taxation of recreational marijuana remains one of the hottest trends in state taxation. In total, actual recreational marijuana sales are happening in 11 states. The Virginia legislature now has passed a bill that would legalize sales starting in 2024; legislators are currently working with Gov.

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Pennsylvania Governor Encourages Recreational Legalization to Help the State’s Economy  

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On a bright note, electronic sales are on the rise in the US, giving the state a slight glimmer of hope at not losing all of its financial avenues. Lawmakers are looking at ways to increase the state’s revenue, and to no surprise, some suggest legalizing recreational cannabis. million residents. Pennsylvania Gov.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.