Child-Resistant Packaging Only Required at Exit in Arizona

Phoenix, AZ (Dec. 22, 2020) — DIZPOT met with the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) today and has lobbied on your behalf to make child-resistant (CR) packaging ONLY required at exit. This is a huge win for Arizona dispensaries, processors, and growers, as it now appears rules will only require CR to apply only …

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Why you should vote “YES” on Prop 207 in Arizona

What is Prop 207? Proposition 207 would allow adults over 21 to possess 1 ounce of marijuana, with no more than 5 grams being marijuana concentrate. Each adult would also be permitted to have six plants in their home. Prop 207 will also decriminalize and amend criminal penalties for marijuana possession. Funding Prop 207 generates …

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Vote “YES” on AZ Prop 207; Drop off your ballot now!

We are less than a week away from elections! If you haven’t turned in your early voting ballot you still have time to drop it off at the polls — now through November 3rd — don’t wait! This year, Prop 207 stands to legalize adult use, possession, and consumption of marijuana in Arizona. It will …

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AZ Medical Marijuana Cards Go Digital

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced today that it will be switching to a digital identification system for medical marijuana cardholders.  Current patients should update their information with ADHS as soon as possible to take advantage of the new system.  The ADHS issued the following instructions for updating your information:   Hello, To better …

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DIZPOT Quick Hits • Arizona Medical Marijuana News • 10/17/2019

Big changes are on the horizon for Arizona’s marijuana legislation.  Get the latest here. • Ever wonder who’s putting in all the money to help bring legalization to Arizona in 2020? Find out who the movers and shakers are and what they are doing to back legislation in AZ next year. Arizona needs all the …

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9/8/19 DIZPOT Quick Hits: Legalization in 2020

Arizona Voters Favor Marijuana Legalization? Maybe, If It’s the Right Plan A new poll showing that Arizona voters generally favor adult-use marijuana legalization in 2020 created a lot of excitement last week. But the real trick for proponents will be to come up with a proposed ballot measure that voters like. History shows this will …

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2020 Initiative Smart Safe Arizona

2020-Initiative-Smart-Safe-Arizona OFFICIAL TITLE AN INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING TITLE 36, CHAPTER 28.1, SECTION 36-2817, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 36, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28.2; AMENDING TITLE 42, CHAPTER 3, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10; AMENDING TITLE 43, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 43-108; RELATING TO THE …

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DIZPOT’s Weekend Quick Hits 6/21/2019

The weekend is almost upon us – here are some “Quick Hits” of cannabis industry related news articles from the week. Colorado Surpasses $1 Billion in Tax Revenue from Cannabis Sales  Colorado, along with Washington, is recreational cannabis’ oldest market. This article features the benefits that recreational marijuana can bring, along with the lessons learned …

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