MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

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.

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Veriheal

JUNE 28, 2022

South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Overly Restrictive State Sanctioned MMJ Program in SD Has Room For Improvement. Cannabis-infused edibles and even CBD edibles are not permissible in the current program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

The Cannabis Business Office (CBO) creates new economic development opportunities, local job creation, and community growth for the diverse population across Colorado. The Cannabis Business Office is a newly created office from Senate Bill 21-111 and funded by the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund. Cannabis Business Programs and Funding.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) launched a new program to improve social equity in the state’s cannabis industry. On August 31, the MRA launched the Joint Ventures Pathway Program (JVPP), which is the culmination of an organized discussion that was held earlier this year. .

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (NY) introduced The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. All we have to show for the war we have waged on marijuana is the egregious harms it has wrought upon tens-of-millions of our fellow citizens.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Currently, public support for legalizing weed nationwide is at an all-time high: 62 percent of Americans favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana, while over 90 percent want access to medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2019

A spokesperson for the Jefferson County (population: 658,000) Sheriff’s Office announced today that local law enforcement will begin citing, rather than arresting, low-level marijuana offenders. Under the new policy, police will issue a summons to those who possess personal amounts of marijuana or cannabis-related paraphernalia.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

On March 31, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 2870 , which “creates a new social equity program that provides business opportunities to people from disproportionately-harmed communities so they can benefit economically from the cannabis industry and become a cannabis retailer.”

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas — Lawmakers are pushing to expand medical marijuana access in Texas. Patients can get a medical marijuana prescription. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

WORCESTER, MA— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) hosted a virtual orientation seminar on Thursday, March 3 for participants of the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation Social Equity Program. Chairman Steven Hoffman and Social Equity Program Participant Aaron Goines then hosted a business planning seminar.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that SUNY and CUNY community colleges will receive $5 million in funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. ” SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 10, 2024

Navigating the process of obtaining a medical marijuana card in Texas can be daunting for individuals seeking alternative treatment options. As laws and regulations surrounding medical marijuana evolve, understanding the eligibility criteria and application process becomes crucial.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2022

Local governments automatically enroll into the Measure 109 program unless they refer an opt-out ordinance for approval to local voters in the upcoming November election. Since psilocybin is currently a schedule I drug, the city’s development code language would not allow us to permit psilocybin uses.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) got a slap on the wrist from a federal watchdog agency over its management of a multi-million dollar marijuana eradication program. And that lapse could prevent the agency from being able to accurately assess “program performance.”.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A local doctor says it’s partly underutilized. Advocates say many people dealing with trauma may not know they already qualify. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

DENVER – June 23, 2022 – Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has launched a targeted entrepreneurial assistance program for aspiring cannabis business owners that is specifically designed to boost ownership among individuals disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JANUARY 26, 2024

Casey Dailey, Director of Energy & Environment for the Inland Regional Energy Network gave a presentation on the range of programs they provide to improve local energy efficiency. Read More

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification. Respect dispensary staff and fellow patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. This milestone marks the first time in the medical program’s history that applications have been available electronically.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Over 250 companies have spoken out in favor of supporting the caregiver program as well as small businesses. We encourage local brands to contact us if they are interested in retail space at our stores. The post Michigan Legislature Introduces Bills to Reduce Caregiver Program appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The legalization of medical marijuana in Michigan has ushered in a new era with profound implications for the state’s economy. Michigan Medical Marijuana Industry Overview The Michigan Medical Marijuana industry has undergone a transformative evolution, emerging as a dynamic and regulated sector within the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Exit-Now is partnering with licensed cannabis vendors and education programs across the country to help break the glass barriers preventing minorities from entering the cannabis industry. With five medical marijuana dispensaries in Missouri , Swade is stepping up to play a role that’s been vacant in the state so far.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 8, 2023

David Grosso, Shahiedah Shabazz ArentFox Schiff Medical marijuana has been legal in DC since 2011. In recent years, the District has adopted piecemeal amendments to its medical cannabis program, largely through temporary emergency legislation and mayoral rulemaking.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

The ruling determined that the local (Lebanon County) ban was in conflict with the state’s medical marijuana access law, which states that Pennsylvanians registered with the program shall not be punished for their use cannabis. ” Writing for the Court, Chief Justice Thomas G.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

To participate in Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program, all that patients need to do is meet with a doctor and receive a medical marijuana recommendation. Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Program Prospers. As of January 6th, there were 386,561 patients enrolled in the program.

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MedicalJane

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Five more states have passed marijuana legalization initiatives. Mississippi and South Dakota voters approved legalizing medical marijuana, joining 33 other states and the District of Columbia. 207 , a statewide ballot initiative to legalize, regulate, and tax the adult use of marijuana. Arizona voters approved Prop.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. This statewide initiative regulates the licensing of dispensaries, ensuring that patients have safe and legal access to medical marijuana products.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Riviera Creek Holdings LLC cannabis cultivator and United Returning Citizens (URC) organization, which are both based in Youngstown, Ohio, are partnering together to support a program called URC Grows. The program will provide educational and job opportunities for those who have been convicted of cannabis crimes.

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Puff Puff Post

APRIL 29, 2019

But now, just a few months after Congress placed the marijuana look-alike squarely in safe legal territory, the hemp industry has been unsettled by an unexpected development. Marijuana, illegal under federal law , has enough THC to get users high. Hemp has almost none — 0.3 per cent or less under U.S.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 17, 2024

Traditional treatments may not always provide the desired relief, leading many individuals to explore alternative options like medical marijuana. How Medical Marijuana Can Help Arthritis Patients Medical marijuana holds significant promise in providing relief and improving the quality of life for arthritis patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2022

.” They’re all from the state’s biggest cannabis investors, who are searching — desperately — for people with prior marijuana charges, people who live in communities most impacted by marijuana laws, to front their applications for the state of Arizona’s 26 “social equity” dispensary licenses.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

(This story appears in the March issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.). Marijuana companies face mounting pressure from advocates, consumers and regulators to address the lack of diversity within the cannabis industry. Mentorship Programs. House of Representatives in December.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 17, 2024

A new district, UpTown Sydney CBD, has been established in the northern end of Sydney’s CBD thanks to the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner’s Uptown Program and a number of businesses in the area. The new district aims to encourage locals to rediscover the buzzing area, and remind Sydneysiders. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

It was down to the wire for some Massachusetts marijuana companies to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. Marijuana training solutions provider Cannabis Trainers added three classes on Dec. MJ Biz reports.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As a practicing attorney, if you have interest in the emerging cannabis market and its legal practice, consider joining this Section to: Further Explore the Practice – Cannabis law affects many other areas of practice, and its legalization impacts local and state law. Career High: New York’s Marijuana Regulation Act.

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