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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Advocates for Medical Marijuana Access to Veterans
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Advocates for Medical Marijuana Access to Veterans

On December 1, 2021 the Congressional Cannabis Caucus composed a letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the Caucus’ advocacy for medical marijuana access for veterans.

The letter stated “As bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, we are pleased to learn the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is considering a change in policy to allow for access to medical cannabis for VA patients. We implore your agency to act swiftly and implement this change as soon as possible.”

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Massachusetts Launches First in the Nation Marijuana Product Catalog For Public Awareness of the Regulated Supply Chain
Massachusetts Launches First in the Nation Marijuana Product Catalog For Public Awareness of the Regulated Supply Chain

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has distributed a press release announcing the first in the nation of a “Product Catalog that will provide the public with a comprehensive database of regulated marijuana products that are sold through the Commonwealth’s licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MTCs) and Marijuana Establishments (MEs). The regulatory platform, which is considered the first of its kind in the nation, is hosted through the state’s seed-to-sale system of record, Metrc, and will be embedded on the Commission’s website.”

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Virginia Votes to Legalize the Sales & Recreational Use of Marijuana
Virginia Votes to Legalize the Sales & Recreational Use of Marijuana

Virginia has taken one step closer to becoming the first southern state to legalize marijuana. If enacted Virginia would follow Washington D.C. along with fifteen other states to do so. The proposed legislation would allow the possession of up to one ounce of marijuanato become legal starting January 1, 2024. This would be at the same time as sales and a regulatory scheme overseeing the new marijuana marketplace would take off. The bill is awaiting Governor Northam’s signature who is expected to sign the measure into law.

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New York Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York
New York Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced in a press release detailing “30-day amendments to the Governor's proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. Specifically, these amendments will detail how the $100 Million in Social Equity funding will be allocated, enable the use of delivery services, and refine which criminal charges will be enforced as it relates to the improper sale of cannabis to further reduce the impact on communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.”

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Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 Still Pending in Congress
Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 Still Pending in Congress

The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (SAFE Banking Act) is still pending in Congress. Also known as H.R. 1595, the bill proposes to create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses.

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House Passes the MORE Act
House Passes the MORE Act

The House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expengement Act of 2020 otherwise known as the MORE Act of 2020 or H.R. 3884. The party line vote was 228 to 164. The bill proposes to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substance Act and seeks to mirror the changing policy around this subject as medical cannabis is legal in ⅔ of the states while approximately 15 states have passed laws permitting recreational usage. The bill heads to the Senate where it is not expected to pass this session.

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