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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

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Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation.

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Legislative Members Prepare to Review Ohio’s Recreational Cannabis Campaign

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The proposed bill, which prompts legislators to regulate adult-use (recreational) cannabis in the same way as alcohol, must now be considered by legislative members before undergoing a ballot vote in November. Recreational Cannabis Won’t Happen Without Ballot Vote. Recreational Cannabis Won’t Happen Without Ballot Vote.

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Decriminalization bill fails day after North Dakota Senate defeats recreational marijuana – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

North Dakota’s Senate dealt another blow to recreational marijuana legislation on Friday, voting down a bill to decriminalize possession of small quantities of the drug and paraphernalia. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck, said the committee “felt that this was not the time to decriminalize marijuana.”. “If Diane Larson , Gov.

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If Recreational Cannabis is Legal, Why Keep a Medical Card? One Answer: Employment

Veriheal

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

Veriheal

states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. The law would legalize recreational cannabis for people aged 21+ and impose a 10% tax on point-of-sale purchases. Additionally, 23 U.S.

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Upcoming Webinar: Risky Business: US Immigration Law and the Marijuana Industry

The Blunt Truth

TBT readers are invited to join Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s upcoming webinar, “Risky Business: US Immigration Law and the Marijuana Industry,” on October 22 at 12 pm CT. Register here. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. In addition, U.S. ” Read more about the program and speakers here.

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Oregon lawmakers move to prepare for interstate pot commerce

Cannabis Chronicles

Shemia Fagan of Portland, who was among four Democrats and one Republican who voted in favor Wednesday, said it would give Oregon marijuana businesses an advantage if and when the federal government opens the path. Oregon was the first state to decriminalize personal possession, in 1973.