Jason Laine

Pennsylvania Advances Medical Marijuana Accessibility: Direct Sales from Growers to Patients Approved 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- November 20, 2023
In a landmark move, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill previously approved by the Senate, significantly transforming the state’s medical marijuana landscape. This groundbreaking legislation, as reported by Marijuana Moment, permits licensed medical marijuana growers to sell their products directly to patients. This shift not only streamlines the process for patients obtaining
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Montana Judge Puts a Hold on Medical Marijuana Fee Increases 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- November 15, 2023
In a significant development for Montana’s medical marijuana industry, a district court judge has granted a 60-day preliminary injunction, halting the State of Montana from imposing increased fees on businesses operating multiple marijuana dispensaries. This decision comes as a response to a lawsuit filed by three Montana marijuana businesses challenging the new fee structure introduced
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New Zealand Takes a Step Towards Easier Access to Medicinal Cannabis 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- November 13, 2023
In a significant move, New Zealand’s Medsafe has reclassified cannabidiol (CBD), a medicinal cannabis product, from a prescription-only medicine to a restricted medicine available at pharmacies. This change aligns New Zealand with Australia’s approach, which underwent a similar modification in December 2020. While currently, no CBD products are approved in New Zealand, this reclassification opens
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Florida MMJ Retailer Challenges Soaring License Fees 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- November 9, 2023
In a bold move against the state’s steep fee hikes, a Florida medical marijuana retailer is taking a stand. The company is contesting a $1.3 million biennial renewal fee—an increase that has been described as ‘exponential’. This fee, endorsed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has sparked a significant debate over the barriers to entry and sustainability
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