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California Cannabis Industry and Social Equity Programs

California Cannabis Industry and Social Equity Programs

Social equity in California, each city has their own program therefore, consistency is hard to find. The one thing remaining consistent statewide: cannabis social equity in California is failing. &nbs
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Is $3 Million Considered Equitable, Connecticut? 

Is $3 Million Considered Equitable, Connecticut? 

Connecticut's Social Equity Program - What is it?“It’s a head-scratcher and a huge barrier to entry.”- Michelle BodianEquitable: fair and impartial; but in the Connecticut cannabis industry, this does
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2022 Oregon Marijuana Laws: How Legalization Affects Society

2022 Oregon Marijuana Laws: How Legalization Affects Society

Since the beginning of the 21st century, more Americans side with legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana. This positive movement towards a more 'pro-marijuana' world has led to a substanti
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The Current State of Cannabis Legalization: Arizona - The Journey to Adult Use Legalization

The Current State of Cannabis Legalization: Arizona - The Journey to Adult Use Legalization

In 2020, Arizona became a recreational/adult use cannabis-marijuana state. The journey to legalization in Arizona was a long one, and continues to see difficulties in arrests even with legalization. I
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Pro's & Cons of Cannabis Legalization - New York

Pro's & Cons of Cannabis Legalization - New York

The state of New York has become widely known for its high rate of marijuana-related arrests. In addition, statistically, people of color and low-income holders have been disproportionately overrepres
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Pro's & Cons of Cannabis Legalization - Alabama

Pro's & Cons of Cannabis Legalization - Alabama

The Current Status of Cannabis Legalization in America: AlabamaAs of 2021, cannabis- marijuana is legal in 18 states, and Washington D.C (D.C is a district not a state). In the southern region of the
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The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Legalization - Colorado

The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Legalization - Colorado

Breaking the stigma around cannabis has long-been a goal of young cannabis advocates throughout the country. Recently, the legalization of marijuana in states like Colorado, Washington, and New York h
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Northeast Tri-State Cannabis Legalization: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut - 2021 Update

Northeast Tri-State Cannabis Legalization: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut - 2021 Update

As April 2021, the following represents the status of northeast, tri-state cannabis legalization: New York: recreational cannabis consumption is legal in the state of New York. New Jersey: recre
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Cannabis Legalization Wins in the 2020 Election

Cannabis Legalization Wins in the 2020 Election

With a heated presidential election topping headlines, it is easy to forget about the ballot measures like cannabis legalization that voters are also deciding. There are now a total of fifteen states
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CBD and Hemp Legality in Washington DC - 2021 Update

CBD and Hemp Legality in Washington DC - 2021 Update

2021 Update:D.C. is a special case when it comes to adult use cannabis under Initiative 71 - and it’s best to dig into that to understand cannabis law in Washington D.C.No updates have been made to he
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Canadian Hemp Laws: Is it legal to buy US CBD from Canada online?

Canadian Hemp Laws: Is it legal to buy US CBD from Canada online?

The best answer to 'Is it legal to buy US CBD from Canada online?' is 'No.' It is not legal to buy US hemp online and ship it to Canada because they have totally different regulatory standards. For so
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UK Hemp Laws: Is it legal to buy US CBD from the UK online?

UK Hemp Laws: Is it legal to buy US CBD from the UK online?

The best answer to 'Is it legal to buy US CBD from the UK online?' is 'No.' It is not legal to buy US hemp online and ship it to the UK because the UK has totally different regulatory standards. For s
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