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Oregon’s Health Authority Announces Psilocybin Fall Business Forum

Oregon’s Health Authority Announces Psilocybin Fall Business Forum

On September 23rd, Oregon Psilocybin Services (“OPS”) announced their collaboration with the Secretary of State’s Office of Small Business Assistance to host an informative 2022 Psilocybin Fall Business Forum to give an overview of the much-anticipated Psilocybin Service Licenses. All are welcome to join as this illuminating one-day event will be held virtually via Zoom with presentations offered by various …

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Florida Chooses their Pigford Farmer Licensee

Florida Chooses their Pigford Farmer Licensee

On September 20th, 2022, the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (“OMMU”) released their long-awaited pick for the lone Pigford/BFL Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (“MMTC”) license. Suwanee County farm owner, Terry Donnell Gwinn, 69, was the ‘chosen one’ for the Pigford license by beating out 11 other applicants in the competitive six-month review process. Gwinn, along with …

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Alabama 37th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Alabama has jumped on the bandwagon of states that have legalized marijuana, and is now the 37th state to approve medical marijuana. Alabama is going to open up an application process by the end of 2022. This is a great opportunity for cannabis operators and locals looking to expand their cannabis footprint. However, this will be an extremely competitive application …

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Virginia Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

In February of 2021, Virginia legalized recreational marijuana. However, this program will have a slow start as the measure passed includes a clause that will require the General Assembly in 2022 to reenact a number of provisions of the bill, including those that detail the regulatory and market structure such as licensing. When Will Recreational Marijuana be Legal in Virginia? …

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