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Alberta Commission Alters Rules Regarding Producers Giving Marijuana Samples

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has released a bulletin announcing a change in rules that allows licensed marijuana producers to give samples to stores and their representatives. “This bulletin is to advise all registered cannabis representatives and retail cannabis store licensees of important amendments to the Cannabis Representative Handbook (CRH) and the Retail Cannabis …

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Montana Committee Votes in Favor of Redirecting Marijuana Tax Revenue

The House Appropriations Committee voted 15 to 8 today to approve a large overhaul of how tax revenue from legal marijuana sales is handled. Montana House Bill 669 was filed by State Representative Bill Mercer. It would move marijuana tax revenues out of programs dedicated to wildlife habitat, state parks, trails and recreational facilities and …

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After Approving Bill to Legalize Marijuana Possession, Delaware Senate Votes to Legalize Sales

Shortly after Delaware’s Senate voted to pass a bill to legalize marijuana possession, they passed a separate bill to establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 2 was passed by the Senate in a 15 to 5 vote, a little less than an hour and a half after the chamber approved House Bill 1 by …

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Delaware Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Marijuana That’s Already Passed the House

The Delaware Senate has voted in favor of legislation that legalizes marijuana. The Senate voted 16 to 4 today to pass House Bill 1 to legalize the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for those 21 and older. A separate measure to legalize licensed marijuana stores – House Bill 2 – is expected …

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Colombia Marijuana Legalization Bill Takes Another Step Towards Becoming Law

Colombia legislation that would make legal marijuana a constitutional right was passed today by the First Commission of the Chamber of Representatives, a key step towards becoming law. “Historical!”, said Representative Juan Carlos Losada in a translated social media post. “We have just approved with 26 votes the fifth debate on the regulation of #CannabisDeUsoAdulto …

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Legislation to Legalize Medical Use of Psilocybin Filed in Montana Senate

A bill that would allow for the medical use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been filed in the Montana Legislature. House Bill 955 was officially introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday. The proposed law would allow those with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety or depressive disorder or a …

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New North Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana, Expunge Past Offenses

A group of seven North Carolina Senators have filed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana. Senate Bill 346 was filed by Senator Graig Meyer with six cosponsors. The measure would legalize, for those 21 and older, the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana, up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates (hash, oil, etc.) …

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Maryland Senate Committee Approves Bill Establishing Legal Marijuana Industry

A bill to follow voters’ wishes and establish a licensed, regulated and taxed system of legal marijuana stores has been passed by Maryland’s Senate Finance Committee. The committee approved Senate Bill 516 by a vote of 7 to 2, moving it towards a vote by the full Senate. A version of the bill has already …

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South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women from Becoming Medical Marijuana Patients

South Dakota legislation that explicitly prohibits women who are pregnant or breastfeeding from joining the state’s medical marijuana program was signed into law today by Governor Kristi Noem. House Bill 1053, “An Act to prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use”, was …

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Delaware Senate to Vote Tuesday on House-Approved Marijuana Legalization Bills

The Delaware Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on two bills that would legalize marijuana and establish a legal marijuana industry. House Bill 1 and House Bill 2, both filed by State Representative Ed Osienksi in the House and sponsored by Senator Trey Paradee in the Senate, are scheduled for votes in the Delaware Senate …

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