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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

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The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. “There are several million state-licensed medical cannabis patients in America. These guidelines are especially important for patients.

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NYC’s Rooftop Cannabis Cultivation, NM’s First Consumption Lounge, & NJ’s Recreational Market Launch

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New York City’s mayor has a bold plan to kick start cannabis cultivation, New Mexico got its first cannabis consumption lounge, and New Jersey finally opened its recreational cannabis market. New York City Mayor Proposes Rooftop Cannabis Greenhouses. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

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Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. Recently, Judge Joe Hardy, a Clark County district judge, ruled that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance violated the State Constitution , saying the “agency exceeded its authority.”

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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has included a plan to “regulate, restrict, and control” the responsible adult use of cannabis in New York, known as the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (“CRTA”). It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs.

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State Agency Envisions Cannabis Cultivation Boosting Job Growth in Alaska

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Who would have thought that cannabis cultivation could be Alaska’s biggest earner? Over the course of the next eight years, marijuana cultivation is set to soar to new heights. Based on the latest employment trend report issued by Alaska’s labor department, marijuana cultivation will experience the most tremendous growth.

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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program

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South Dakota isn’t exactly legendary for cannabis. South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Voters legalized medical cannabis in South Dakota via ballot initiative on November 3rd, 2020.

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A Farmer Turns to Cannabis Cultivation for Survival

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After pandemic impacts “rendered his products unsellable, plunging him into a dire situation,” 39-year-old Ho Long Phung switched to growing illicit cannabis, VnExpress International reports. For people who depend on these practices for survival, drastic measures—like growing cannabis illegally—can become necessary.