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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program

Veriheal

South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers. Overly Restrictive State Sanctioned MMJ Program in SD Has Room For Improvement.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

NORML

“Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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

NORML

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. Medical home cultivation patients would be subject to registration requirements as well as warrantless searches by the authorities. development and hiring programs.

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DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, Arrests Fall in 2019

NORML

That said, these totals affirm that targeting marijuana-related growing operations still remains a DEA priority, even at a time when most Americans have made it clear that they want cannabis policies to head in a very different direction.” The program rapidly expanded to include programs in 25 states by 1982.

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Local Retail Cannabis Programs to Be Expanded Under California’s New $20M Grant Program

Veriheal

A Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program that would aid local jurisdictions in broadening consumer access to regulated cannabis products has been set in motion by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Click here to view a complete list of Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant programs.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? IN resident? NH resident?

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Americans Will Cultivate Over 4 Billion Grams Of Homegrown Cannabis in 2022

Veriheal

Despite the federal illegality of cannabis, lawmakers and state representatives have implemented successful medical and recreational cannabis programs across the nation. Cultivation Costs for Homegrowers. Indoor cannabis cultivation allows an average of four harvests each year instead of one.