Movement for Marijuana Legalization

As states continue to introduce legislation and initiatives to legalize marijuana and open marijuana business opportunities, the Dispensary Permits team will keep you informed with our Marijuana Weekly Updates. If you missed last week’s updates, you can view them here. Since then, the following legislation has been introduced:

CBD Program

The Following States Introduced Legislation To Allow Qualified Patients To Possess And Consume Cannabidiol, A Marijuana Derivative.

Texas – The cannabis company Compassionate Cultivation announced August 29th the first sale to a terminal cancer patient, in ...For Information On This State Update, Subscribe To Our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Medical Marijuana

The Following States Introduced Legislation To Allow Qualified Patients To Possess And Consume Medical Marijuana.

Arkansas – According to news reports, now 8 of the 32 licensed dispensaries are open, with three out of five licensed cultivators producing ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Florida – The court case that could potentially divide Florida’s vertically integrated medical marijuana structure and open new licensing opportunities ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Illinois – Illinois has awarded its first licenses to businesses that will be allowed to sell recreational marijuana when it becomes legal in the state next ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Maine – The state’s largest medical cannabis operator, Wellness Connection, is trying to end their relationship with a company ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Minnesota – The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, ordered state agencies to prepare for legalization of recreational marijuana ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

New Jersey – On Friday, August 23, 2019 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed legislation that would have expedited  ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

New Mexico – Despite concerns raised by the governor and the Department of Health, district Judge Bryan Biedscheid in New Mexico ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Oklahoma – New Oklahoma medical marijuana laws go into effect this Friday, August 30, 2019. The Unity Bill provides increased protections ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

West Virginia – The winning vendor for the Medical Cannabis Banking contract of $35.3 million in West Virginia was awarded  ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Recreational Marijuana

The following states introduced legislation to allow individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and consume marijuana.

Alaska – Licensed cultivators are again voicing their concern and struggles with the state’s tax ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

California – The California Assembly passed a bill, Senate Bill 223, on Monday, August 26th 2019 which allows students take prescription ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Colorado – Colorado regulators have decided to require testing for mycotoxins in September for both medical and recreational  ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Michigan – According to a recent poll, since marijuana has been legalized recreationally, overall use has only been bumped by  ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Nevada – Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez recently stopped the licensing process for several dozen adult-use cannabis ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

Washington D.C. – Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched a campaign called Safe Cannabis DC to promote a petition for the Safe Cannabis ...For information on this state update, subscribe to our Marijuana Weekly Updates.

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