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Action Needed: Marijuana Vote This Week In Congress

NORML

Today, more than one in five Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of marijuana is legal under state statute. The existing language maintains that federal funds cannot be used to prevent states from “implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana.”

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

Last, some states argue that legalization addresses the impact on African Americans, who are statistically more likely to be arrested and incarcerated for marijuana use than Caucasians, which in turn leads to higher incarceration rates and resources used, which in turn is a drain on taxpayers.

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

Canna Law Blog

Stated reasons from city and county governments include fear of increased crime and teen drug use, and potential harm to property value. The law would exempt jurisdictions whose voters voiced disapproval for authorizing commercial cannabis retail businesses. miles) increased in value by approximately 8.4

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Only In The South: The Mississippi Supreme Court Ruled To Uphold a Life Sentence Prison Term For a Man In Possession Of FEWER THAN TWO OUNCES Of Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Constitution which bars excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment, and was in line with state law. The conviction would typically carry a sentence of up to three years in prison but Russell was given the enhanced sentence under the state’s habitual offender law.

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BREAKING: USDA Releases Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Applicants must submit their contact information and a criminal history report. Remember that a felony conviction, at either the state or federal level, results in a 10-year ban from participating in the legal hemp industry, unless a person was lawfully growing hemp under the 2014 Farm Bill before December 20, 2018. Bottom line.

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USDA Announces Details of Insurance Programs for USA Hemp Producers

Cannabis Law Report

Among other requirements, to be eligible for the pilot program, a hemp producer must have at least one year of history producing the crop and have a contract for the sale of the insured hemp. Producers must report hemp acreage to FSA after planting to comply with federal and state law enforcement.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Card Process: How to Obtain Your MMJ Card Online

MMJ Recs

Understanding Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Program History and Evolution of the Program Iowa’s history and evolution toward medical marijuana legalization have been deliberate and cautious. The state passed the Medical Cannabidiol Act in 2014, allowing for the use of CBD with limited THC content for medical purposes.