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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets.

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Green Rose files ‘1,500-Foot Rule’ lawsuit against IDFPR

Illinois News Joint

The letter stated, “The CRTA initially had a rule that banned any dispensary from being located within 1,500 feet of another dispensary to avert local market saturation and facilitate healthy competition. The law is supposed to help social equity dispensaries not harm them. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

NORML

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 8, as well as Senate Bill 598, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Article: General Counsel Share Why Cannabis M&A Deals Are Having Trouble

Cannabis Law Report

Law.com hear from a number of GC on the Cannabis M&A environment in the US. Experts in the field say M&A in the cannabis industry has been difficult largely because of the volatile ever-changing cannabis market, federal prohibition and a patchwork of state laws. ” They report. Read full report (Paywall).

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Becoming Human:  How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Cannabis Industry

NewsMunchies

By analyzing this data, growers and businesses can make informed decisions about how to adjust the growing environment to maximize yield and quality. Modern AI technology can help optimize the cultivation process by providing real-time monitoring of critical factors such as temperature, humidity, pest problems, and light.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/7/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 315, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. 315 was approved by the Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee on 6/6/19. Update : S. NC resident? OR resident?