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Michigan: Over $275 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in July, New Monthly Record

In July a record-breaking $276 million in legal marijuana was sold in Michigan. According to a new report by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the state sold $276,746,264.07 worth of legal marijuana and marijuana products in July. This includes dried marijuana flower and shake, as well as marijuana products such as concentrates (hash, oil, etc.), …

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Marijuana Possession and Cultivation is Now Legal in Minnesota

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As of today, August 1, the possession and personal cultivation of recreational marijuana is legal in Minnesota for everyone 21 and older. Minnesota is now officially the 23rd state with legal recreational marijuana. The new law allows for the possession of up to two ounces of dried marijuana flower while in public and up to …

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Second Minnesota Tribe Votes to Legalize Marijuana Stores, Sales to Begin Tuesday

Although the first state-licensed marijuana store isn’t expected to open in Minnesota until 2025, two tribes in the state are planning to open legal marijuana stores in just a couple days with no requirement to be a tribal member. On Friday the White Earth Nation Tribal Council voted to legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 …

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Ohio: 58% Support Marijuana Legalization, Initiative Campaign Needs Just 679 More Votes

According to a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll, a strong majority of adults in Ohio support legalizing recreational marijuana. Also, a campaign seeking to put marijuana legalization to a vote is now just 679 votes short of their goal. The new polling found that 58.6% of Ohio adults say they support explicitly allowing those over …

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Detroit to Issue 50 More Marijuana Licenses, Application Process Starts August 1

The city of Detroit has announced that it will soon begin accepting applications for marijuana business licenses roughly seven months after the city issued the first 33 licenses. City officials say on August 1 they will reopen the application process for marijuana retail outlets, microbusinesses and consumption lounges, with a plan to issue dozens more …

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Marijuana Becomes Legal in Luxembourg on July 21

Last month Luxembourg’s Parliament passed legislation to make their country just the second in the European Union to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation. On July 21 the law takes effect. “On July 17, 2023 the law amending the amended law of February 19, 1973 concerning the sale of medicinal substances and the fight against drug …

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Michigan Regulators Vote To End Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing for Government Workers

The Michigan Civil Service Commission has given approval to a change in rules that bans pre-employment marijuana testing for most government employees. The commission approved the amendment to the rules unanimously. The change is retroactive in that it gives people who’ve already been penalized for testing positive for marijuana an opportunity to have the punishment …

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Colorado: In June $21 Million in Taxes Garnered From $120 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales

Colorado garnered over $22 million in taxes and fees from the legal marijuana industry in June. According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado made $21,157,517 in tax revenue from the legal distribution of around $120 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products. The state made another $966,702 from marijuana fees, bringing the total revenue …

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Hearing Scheduled for Massachusetts Bill to Legalize Curbside Marijuana Pickup

A legislative proposal that would allow marijuana stores in Massachusetts to sell marijuana via curbside pickup has been scheduled for a hearing on July 18. The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy has scheduled a hearing at 10:30 AM on July 18 to consider House Bill 121. Under the proposed law, a marijuana establishment “may create …

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California Governor Signs Bill Allowing Marijuana to be Sold at Events Such as County Fairs

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation that allows marijuana to be sold legally at a variety of events. Assembly Bill 128 allows state regulators to issue licenses for Cannabis Event Organizers, which would be defined by law as “a licensee authorizing onsite cannabis sales to, and consumption by, persons 21 years of …

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