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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

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Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Below is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.

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Arizona NORML, Partners File 2020 Statewide Legalization Initiative

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. “I committed myself and Arizona NORML to making ourselves as central as possible to any 2020 campaign to make sure our values were protected.” Advocates must collect 237,645 valid signatures from voters by July 2, 2020 in order to place the Smart and Safe Arizona Act on the November 2020 ballot.

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Mississippi: Proponents Turn In Signatures for 2020 Medical Cannabis Ballot Measure

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Proponents of a 2020 statewide ballot measure to legalize and regulate medical cannabis access have submitted 105,686 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office. According to local news reports , proponents actually collected more than 214,000 total signatures, with 105,000 having been certified by local clerks.

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The Week in Weed: December 4, 2020

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Other considerations include: substance abuse, protections for young people, indoor clean air and data collection. If you’re curious about 2020’s pet name trends, Rover.com has you covered. The Virginia Marijuana Legalization Work Group released a report on legalizing cannabis in the state. and finally.

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The Week in Weed: May 22, 2020

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The state Supreme Court ruled that all signatures for ballot initiatives must be collected in person. They are practicing social distancing while collecting signatures in person. The group hoped to use e-signatures, due to COVID-19. Supporters of medical cannabis in Nebraska are also dealing with safety concerns.

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The Week in Weed: March 13, 2020

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This means that the group will have to redraft the proposal, collect signatures and resubmit. Nevertheless, advocates are confident they will be able to get the initiative on the November 2020 ballot. The state’s Attorney General rejected summary language proposed by the group supporting the plan. ON THE LIGHTER SIDE.

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Heather Burke – Origin LLP : A 2020 Debt Collection Primer for California Cannabis Farmers Co-authored by Heather L. Burke (of Origin Group Law LLP) and Katy M. Young (of Ad Astra Law Group LLP) !!!  

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The post Heather Burke - Origin LLP : A 2020 Debt Collection Primer for California Cannabis Farmers Co-authored by Heather L. In the first few years of regulated cannabis activity in California, many (if not most) cannabis farmers did not get paid for their product on … Read More. Burke (of Origin Group Law LLP) and Katy M.