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

NORML

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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Dispensary 33 and Spark’d to be first employee-owned dispensaries in Illinois

Illinois News Joint

The first medical cannabis dispensary to open in Chicago, Dispensary 33 , is now part of six retail stores in Illinois to become the first employee-owned dispensaries. Dispensary 33 can be found on Instagram @dispensary33.chi To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. chi and @dispensary33.farm

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Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County

NORML

"Today, for the first time since the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition, more US citizens reside in jurisdictions where cannabis is state-legal than live somewhere where it is not." The post Pew: Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Have a Marijuana Dispensary in Their County appeared first on NORML.

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Poll: Majority of Americans Favor Designating Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

NORML

A majority of Americans agree with states’ decisions to classify licensed medical cannabis facilities as “essential services” to the community – a designation that permits them to maintain retail operations during regional ‘stay-at-home’ orders.

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Ayr Wellness to sell four Illinois dispensaries

Illinois News Joint

multi-state cannabis operator, announced in May 2022 it had closed the definitive agreement to acquire two Herbal Remedies Dispensaries. Ayr then acquired two more Illinois dispensaries, one in Hometown and one in Normal. Earlier this week, Ayr Wellness signed a letter of intent to sell all four Illinois dispensaries.

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Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

NORML

Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis access program will be able to purchase cannabis-infused edible products from licensed dispensaries for the first time. The post Hawaii: Governor Legalizes Sales of Edible Products by Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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How New York pot pioneers made it to legal dispensary shelves

Leafly

Every time a state legalizes cannabis, there is […] The post How New York pot pioneers made it to legal dispensary shelves appeared first on Leafly. Two years ago, I sat with some of NYC’s top legacy pioneers from the New York market. Many of them are now licensed to operate legally as brands or retailers.