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Understand Marijuana Laws in 6 Minutes

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What does legalized weed mean? We explain marijuana legalization so you understand the basics of different state laws and what changed after the 2016 election.

This video is also an overview of the state laws legalizing medical or recreational weed/pot and what Trump might do regarding legalization once he’s President. Be warned that this is a basic overview, not legal advice, and doesn’t get into too many specifics of individual states like Colorado or California.

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Thailand moves to re-criminalise cannabis in blow to $1bn industry

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Thailand has made the recreational use of cannabis illegal again.
The substance was taken off the list of controlled narcotics in 2022.
Now the governing Pheu Thai party blames cannabis for creating serious social problems.
But it will be hard to shut down the billion-dollar marijuana industry that grew in the last three years.

Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand.

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Pennsylvania state senator introduces bill to legalize marijuana in the state | Digital Brief

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State Sen. Sharif Street’s bill to legalize recreational marijuana has some bipartisan support. It would legalize the drug for anyone 21 and older. Many of Pennsylvania’s neighbors, including New Jersey and Delaware, have already legalized adult-use cannabis. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.

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Cannabis legalization has questions

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One of the big concerns expressed by Republicans legislators Friday and throughout the cannabis debate is the lack of a breathalyzer for marijuana. But as recreational marijuana legalization spread through more than 20 states since 2009, a few companies have actually developed detection methods or the entire Twin Cities area.

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Meet Minnesota’s first cannabis retailer

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At least two business owners are blazing the trail for Minnesota’s recreational cannabis industry. The legalization process took 25 months, making Minnesota the third slowest too license businesses. But the first license went out this week, and FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard visited what may be the first retailer to get cleared for opening.

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Top 5 Facts About the Cannabis Plant | Cannabis Facts #cannabiseducation

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Chuck Schumer on Cannabis Legalization & The Marijuana Opportunity & Freedom Act | Op-Ed | NowThis

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We’re closer to cannabis legalization than you think — and this bill (called The Marijuana Opportunity and Freedom Act) could help us get there.
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Twenty-two businesses in Colorado Springs can start selling recreational marijuana on Tuesday

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News5’s Eleanor Sheahan spoke with one dispensary that is expecting their business to boom, and we broke down the history of recreational marijuana in Colorado.

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How grow facilities are shaping Ohio’s new recreational marijuana industry

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Seven months after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, a local cannabis facility is experiencing significant growth: https://tinyurl.com/3cauacac_______________
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Florida’s GOP Goes Green: Will Weed Be Legalized? Possible Changes Coming to Marijuana Laws

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In Florida, some Republican lawmakers are advocating for expanded access to both medical and recreational marijuana.
Following nearly 56% voter approval for recreational use in the last election, two new proposals aim to allow home cultivation for medical marijuana patients and fully legalize recreational use for adults 21 and older.
The proposed House bill would permit adults to purchase up to two ounces of flower and five grams of concentrate while also restructuring the medical marijuana industry to allow more competition. Although these measures are sponsored by GOP lawmakers, it’s uncertain how much support they’ll receive in the legislature.
Meanwhile, efforts are already underway to place recreational marijuana on the ballot for the 2026 election.

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Lawmaker comments on governor’s push for marijuana legalization

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Gov. Josh Shapiro is again pushing for legalized adult-use recreational cannabis as part of his budget proposal, but many Senate Republicans don’t see a path forward because of safety concerns and disagreement over what legalization might look like.

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Decision by El Paso County Judge means voters will likely see marijuana sales on April ballot

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Court documents show the judge granted an emergency stay request filed by the city, pending an appeal to the state supreme court. It gives the city the go-ahead to put the question on the ballot.

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City Council proposes repeal of the passing of recreational marijuana on April ballot

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Question 300, allows existing medical dispensaries to apply for a retail cannabis license, and was passed by voters back in November.

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Donald Trump’s Plans for the Marijuana Industry

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Irwin Simon, President and CEO of Tilray Brands, talks about his optimism around the cannabis industry and cannabis legalization as Trump takes office.
Simon breaks down why President Trump could see cannabis legalization as a business opportunity and the diversification of Tilray brands internationally.
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What Happens When A State Grows Way Too Much Weed (HBO)

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When Oregon legalized recreational marijuana, the state decided to make the market as free and accessible as possible. It didn’t cap licenses, or restrict access to people living in state. It also made entry super cheap—growing licenses in Oregon go for as little as $1,000, compared to tens of thousands of dollars just across the border in California.

The hope was to make it as easy as possible for everyone to get in on the new and exciting market. And it worked really well. Too well, in fact.

Fast forward just a few years, and Oregon now has a serious problem on its hands. The roughly 1,100 licensed producers growing weed right now are growing way too much—about twice what the state is actually consuming. And that’s creating all sorts of problems. Unless, of course, you’re a consumer. Then it’s awesome.

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Minnesota’s cannabis law: 1 year later the law is still hazy

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It was August 1, 2023, when self-described weed nerds at First Avenue were celebrating the legalization of recreational marijuana. But experts say while Minnesota has come a long way when it comes to legal weed in the last year, it still has a long way to go.

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Florida voters reject Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana

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A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator, pumped nearly $144.6 million into the proposed constitutional amendment. The Quincy-based company’s contributions made up more than 94 percent of the overall total of $152.27 million in cash raised by the Smart & Safe Florida political committee that sponsored the measure, which appeared as Amendment 3 on the ballot.

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LEGALIZING WEED IN FLORIDA – with John Morgan

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John Morgan of Morgan and Morgan talks Florida’s Amendment 3, legalizing recreational marijuana. Plus he reveals his battles with Tallahassee.

Part 1 of a 3 part interview.

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Interview Intro
01:37 Starting the Marijuana Conversation
03:48 John Morgan Marijuana Use
05:10 Amendment 3
07:07 Money Motivation Claims
09:29 The Cost of Passing Amendments
11:17 Morgan and DeSantis Relationship
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What Is It Like to Grow Cannabis at Home? | NBC Connecticut

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Connecticut now allows medical cannabis cardholders to grow their own plants. NBC Connecticut Investigates took a look at what it takes to cultivate cannabis at home.

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How Gen Z is driving the rise in popularity of recreational marijuana

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As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more states, a new survey found that more young people prefer marijuana to alcohol. Nikki Battiste has more.

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