Medical marijuana regulation: Fertile ground for controversy
May 4, 20219:24 am
Politico reports on how putting local officials in charge of medical marijuana has been a breeding ground for corruption and/or political favoritism.
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The article recounts the legal challenges made by unsuccessful permit applicants in Arkansas, particularly African-American applicants.
Naturalis Health, one of the losing applicants in Arkansas, succeeded in getting a temporary restraining order against the state Medical Marijuana Commission after a Circuit Court judge ruled that the regulators carried out the licenses process in a “flawed, biased, and arbitrary and capricious manner.” But that ruling was thrown out by the state Supreme Court.
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning consumers to be cautious of companies selling over-the-counter hearing aids, especially online or by mail order.
Though hearing aids can be crucial for some Arkansans’ daily lives, many devices that are being sold over the counter are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are nothing more than poor quality sound amplifiers, the Rutledge says. Some unscrupulous companies have taken advantage of Arkansas consumers who need hearing aids by making false claims about the quality of the product and lying about its approval by the FDA, she says.
“So many of our loved ones need hearing aids, including my wonderful mother-in-law, and it’s despicable that companies are taking advantage of consumers,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “This is an unacceptable business practice and if you have been a victim of deceptive trade practices, contact my office immediately.”
Arkansas receives $59.3 million in tobacco settlement funds The funds will play an important role by providing resources for Arkansans who have been harmed,” said Attorney General Rutledge. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 12:58 PM CDT April 27, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has secured the 2021 proceeds from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with tobacco companies.
The historic, multibillion-dollar agreement was signed in 1998 by 46 states and numerous other jurisdictions to settle consumer-protection lawsuits for Americans health and social costs for smoking.
“These funds are a result of misleading products and business practices by tobacco companies, and the funds will play an important role by providing resources for Arkansans who have been harmed,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “With over one billion dollars being allocated to the state over the last two decades, the settlement dollars
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