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\n \n Cannabis Business Laws and Info\n <\/h1>\n \n Public opinion on cannabis has changed over a short period. More and more Americans are supporting marijuana legalization.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Federal prohibition of cannabis forces each state to pass unique cannabis legislation. This has created a tangle of conflicting state and federal laws<\/a>. Sometimes the differences in states’ cannabis laws are drastic. Often, the goal of these laws is to maintain public health. The other goal is to prevent the unlawful distribution of marijuana to minors. Violating these laws can result in significant challenges for business owners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Marijuana Laws\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n