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

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The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. development and hiring programs. development and hiring programs.

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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

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Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions. Have you changed your consumption habits in response to COVID-19? A lot is happening right now. How did you celebrate 4/20?

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Alaska: State Regulators Approve First On-Site Use Locations

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Marijuana consumption sites are coming to Alaska. While a handful of cities in other states — such as West Hollywood, California and Springfield, Illinois — have similarly issued municipal licenses to allow for on-site cannabis consumption, Alaska is the first jurisdiction to provide state approval for such facilities.

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Massachusetts: State Regulators Grant Initial Approval To Social Use Spaces

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Regulators voted 3 to 2 in favor of the proposal, which seeks to establish a pilot program in up to a dozen self-selected cities throughout the state. To date, only Alaska has enacted statewide regulations governing on-site marijuana consumption sites.

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Researchers Study Cannabis Consumption Among Different Veteran Demographics

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By evaluating “the prevalence of past-12-month and lifetime cannabis use and cannabis use disorder” among American veterans, the researchers were able to conduct a rough analysis of consumption behavior among veterans. The findings showed that consumption clocked in at 1.8% Cannabis Consumption Behaviors Differed Between Demographics.

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Canada: Alberta to Allow Cannabis Delivery and Consumption at Concerts

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Under the model, festivals and live events will offer attendees a designated consumption area where products will be delivered and consumed with food or beverages, as long as the service isn’t being sold or combined with alcohol. The program is subject to municipal approval.

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Oregon NORML, In Partnership With The Oregon Justice League, Files “Legalization Justice Act of 2020”

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She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4) 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4)