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The Minnesota House will vote on what was once called the “best legalization bill in the country”, Flora Growth goes public in the US, Slipknot

On this episode of Cannabis Legalization News, NJ Weedman stops by to discuss overregulation, New Jersey’s adult-use market, why he believes Miami will be a hot spot for stoners, and more!Check out NJ Weedman’s newest cannabis venture ‘The Joint of Miami’!About NJ Weedman:Robert Edward “Ed” Forchion Jr., also known as NJWeedman, is a longtime cannabis rights and free speech activist, Perennial candidate, actor, writer, and restaurateur. He is the founder of the Legalize Marijuana Party. Following the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey in 2021, Forchion began openly selling marijuana from an unlicensed store across from the city hall in Trenton. He said he has no plans of closing his store.Support the show

Arizona voters passed the Smart & Safe Arizona Act in the 2020 election. Under the Smart & Safe Arizona Act, 150 marijuana establishment licenses will be granted. Of these licenses, 26 will be specifically allocated to applicants who qualify under the Social Equity Ownership Program. Social equity applicants Chris Martin and Michael Brooks join to discuss this program and the licensing process in Arizona.The Social Equity Ownership Program aims to increase the license numbers up to 10 % in furtherance of social equity programs created by the Department of Health Services, to promote the ownership and operation of marijuana establishments and marijuana testing facilities by individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.Bare Minimum Criteria Towards Restorative Justice:* Expungement? YES* Social Equity Provisions? YES* Portion of Taxes Allocated to Impacted Communities? YES* 26 licenses will be issued to entities under the Social Equity Ownership Program* 10% of taxes will be allocated to the Justice Reinvestment Fund (JRF)Support the show

The business of cannabis is now legal in 37 states and counting.  Ending state prohibition of the plant has opened the doors of opportunity in a vast number of ways.  While some states operate an open market, others have created regulations that pose major disadvantages for small businesses.  If you’ve considered getting your cannabis business license, watch this latest episode of Cannabis Legalization News. We deliberate the various state to state industry challenges and successes with Nic Easley from 3C Consulting and discuss what you need to know before you apply for your license.#cannabislicense#cannabisconsulting#businessofcannabis🌱 We can help with your cannabis business. Get in touch here!(https://bit.ly/3jHLITp) 🔔 Subscribe to CLN for more cannabis content! (https://bit.ly/2VJUAQr) 💚 Become a member for exclusive perks! (https://bit.ly/2UavaLj)

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SAFE Banking Act hits a senate committee on July 23, 2019, link to it in the comments.https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/challenges-for-cannabis-and-banking-outside-perspectiveshttps://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/The_Legislative_Process/Stage_5.htmFlorida law upended:https://www.1dca.org/content/download/531452/5898355/file/1871_1284_07102019_12032204_i.pdfA judge hints the law is unconstitutional: http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2019/07/13/extraordinary-turn-in-federal-lawsuit-to-reclassify-cannabis/#FederalCannabisLawsuithttps://www.weednews.co/lance-gloor-federal-inmate-44270-086-needs-your-help/https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2019/jul/11/cory-booker/more-arrests-us-marijuana-possession-violent-crime/https://www.cannabisindustrylawyer.com/Support the show