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

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For those facilities that continue to maintain operations for on-site retail sales, NORML encourages them to engage in recommended best practices in order to keep both their employees and their customers safe. ” NORML has previously provided guidelines for safe and best practices regarding cannabis consumption during this time.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

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” The proposal further mandates that state officials begin providing licenses for retailers no later than August 15, 2021. ” Under state law , the possession of over 30 grams of cannabis is defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to three years in prison. public health.”

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

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Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. Update : SB 165 was approved by the Senate on 3/12/20.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19

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Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. DE resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19

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Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state.

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Over 70% of New Jersey Towns Outlawed Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Sales

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New Jerseyites may still be celebrating the fact that their state legalized adult-use cannabis on Feb. Based on the latest analysis of municipal cannabis ordinances , almost 71% of towns across the Garden State have outlawed adult-use cannabis retail sales.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/4/19

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Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. State Senators Daylin Leach (D) and Sharif Street (D), as well as Rep. PA resident?