Cannabis Industry News: A Roundup of the Latest Developments

On January 10, 2022, New York City took its first steps to open a legal recreational marijuana dispensary. On Friday, January 16, 2023, the local, medical marijuana dispensary Legally Rooted opened its doors on 6th Street, becoming the first dispensary to open in the city.[0] A year after marijuana was legalized for individuals aged 21 […]

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Missouri’s Cannabis Legalization: Challenges and Updates

In November 2022, Missouri voters approved a ballot measure legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.[0] Although cannabis remains illegal under federal law, many states have decriminalized or legalized recreational use and three-quarters allow it for medical purposes.[1] According to an estimate in 2019, around 18% of U.S. adults used marijuana that year.[1] Despite the passage […]

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Missouri Becomes 16th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

On February 17, 2023, Missouri voters approved a ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. This makes Missouri the 16th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining the ranks of many other states in the U.S. that have already taken the step to legalize. The measure, also known as Amendment 3, allows adults aged […]

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Missouri Legalizes Recreational Marijuana: What You Need to Know

On February 24th, 2023, Missouri voters approved a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. Although marijuana remains illegal under federal law, states are increasingly legalizing its recreational use. A 2019 study estimated that 18% of U.S. adults used marijuana in that year.[0] Under the new bill, Missouri residents can legally possess, grow and use marijuana for […]

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