Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Tabling of Report on the Review into the 2016 Medicinal Cannabis amendments to the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967. Click on the image to access the full report. Until 2016 the manufacture licensing provisions in the ND Act were applied to the control of narcotic drugs obtained from the opium poppy. 5 September 2019.

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Medicine Research and Development Cultivation Access 49

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

Right now, there is an ongoing battle between the state and local governments for access to cannabis, which should be the first place that states (and possibly even Congress) look when considering legalization. This continued prohibition even occurs in many cities whose voters approved of adult use cannabis sales back in 2016.

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Access Legalization Retail Legislation 62

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was also during this time that she met her current husband and business partner, Scott Durrah. The business was featured on The Daily Show, BET’s Smoke, and Bong Appetit. In service to her Alma Mater, James seeks to foster greater inclusivity at UC and promote accessible educational opportunities for all students.

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Dispensary Edibles Education Advocacy 122

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The problem is that many California cities still prohibit cannabis licensing, even in places where a majority of the locals approved the state’s recreational cannabis program in 2016. While cities have slowly “come online” over the years, there are still vast swathes of the state without legal access to cannabis.

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Dispensary Access Recreational Legalization 96

Veriheal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ohio’s Cannabis Landscape: Current Status and Future Outlook Ohio’s medical marijuana program, first launched in 2016 , brought legal access to patients managing certain debilitating conditions, but it took three years for dispensaries to open up due to regulatory challenges. Too low, and budgets lose out.

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Recreational Supply Chain Legislation Cannabis 112

Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

The result: Cascading business failures across the industry. The probable closure of a significant percentage of California’s retailers will further destabilize the overall industry as cannabis farmers and manufacturers lose access to legal-market customers. One in five cultivators have voluntarily surrendered their licenses this year.

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Supply Chain Retail Cultivation Cannabis 180

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

Current Office: Senator from Vermont 2018 NORML Congressional Scorecard Grade: A+ Sponsored Legislation: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act (2015-2016) Co-Sponsored Legislation: Marijuana Justice Act of 2017 (2017-2020), Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (2017-2018). .” – 02/22/19. Bernie Sanders. Kamala Harris.

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Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 278

SpeedWeed

JULY 30, 2021

High school students’ perception of easy access to cannabis decreased: 57.2% ng/mL permissible inference level remained statistically unchanged from 2016 (14%) to 2019 (13%). ng/mL from 2016 to 2018. of users in 2016 to 76.1% in 2016 to 43% in 2019), vaping (22.9% in 2016 to 32% in 2019), and dabbing (16.8%

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Commercial grade H2O2 since MMAR days In the medical marijuana days, especially prior to 2016, cultivators had access to a limited few pesticides for cannabis production. Should food-grade pesticides need a careful distinction from their commercial relatives in the cannabis industry, though? Zerotol is […].

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Food Cultivation Access Cannabis 73

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

BOSTON (CN) — In a pair of test cases for how much control local governments can have over the burgeoning marijuana industry, the Massachusetts high court handed two victories Monday to a pot shop owner who has been fighting neighbors and a town for the right to operate a for-profit weed business. mass-commcan-mansfield.

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Retail Topical State Laws Access 110

MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

Similarly, Proposition 64, which was passed by California voters in 2016, legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. Patient Rights: Patients with a valid recommendation from a physician have the right to access medical marijuana for the treatment of qualifying medical conditions.

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Law Marijuana Cultivation Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

May 25, 2022 – SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)’s Senate Bill 1186 , which restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis across the state by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis by delivery, passed the Senate with a unanimous bipartisan vote. 20210SB1186_96.

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Medicine Legislation Chronic Pain Access 52

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Myth 2: State marijuana businesses would be clear of federal enforcement Nothing is going to change here, legally speaking. This is because moving marijuana to Schedule III would have no effect on the federally verboten status of state-licensed marijuana businesses. For a fuller analysis, check out this old chestnut from 2016.

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DEA Marijuana Banking Research and Development 116

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 23, 2022

April 23, 2022 – SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)’s Senate Bill 1186 , which restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis across the state by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis by delivery, passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee by a vote of 4-1.

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Medicine Legislation Chronic Pain Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2020

Because Taxpayer is a corporation, the Tax Court’s decision will be reviewed by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which is the circuit in which Taxpayer’s principal place of business is located. But what is the distinction between a business expense deduction and an adjustment for COGS? Deductions. Cost of Goods Sold.

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Business Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Patients 66

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

Due to the high taxes levied on the legal sale of cannabis, commercial prices often cannot compete with the illicit market, leading recreational users and patients alike to purchase unregulated products and leaving small, legal businesses to suffer. SB 1336 is sponsored by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council.

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Retail Legislation Safety Recreational 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2019

Since legalizing medical marijuana at the ballot box in 2016, Florida voters have watched an ongoing saga of political and legal battles over the implementation of their vote. Judge Karen Gievers ruled that the limit on the number of dispensary retail locations allowed per medical marijuana business licenses is unconstitutional.

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Law Marijuana Dispensary Retail 68

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

Further, based on its proximity to 44 million New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Jersey “adult use access lacking” consumers, groundbreaking legislation (featuring statewide home delivery), and forward-thinking safeguards, New Jersey’s Adult Use Program will be first to market and set the standard for Mid-Atlantic Region Cannabis sales.

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Programs Business Cannabis Retail 52

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The same survey also found that 62% of state residents approve of Proposition 64, the 2016 measure that legalized adult-use cannabis throughout the state. These smart choices support safer communities, local businesses, and our continuous efforts to disrupt the illegal market.”

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Legalization Education Retail Cannabis 57

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Though Californians voted to legalize adult use marijuana in 2016, it remains largely unavailable in some of the biggest cities in the state. Out of the 482 cities in California, 174 of them allow some form of licensed cannabis business, says Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy. The Sacramento Bee reports.

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Retail Dispensary Supply Chain Access 52

Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

One of the chief concerns following the 2012 vote was that easier access to the drug would lead to more motor vehicle crashes. In 2016, 110 Washington drivers died while under the influence of the drug, according to a 2018 report from the state Traffic Safety Commission. While legalization across the U.S.

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Legalization Marijuana Safety Policy 100

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The company’s EU-GMP medicinal marijuana products are currently accessible in pharmacies in Malta, ensuring that patients have safe and dependable access to high-quality marijuana. Tilray Medical finalizes first medical marijuana sale in Malta . Tilray is consolidating its global medical cannabis operations as demand increases .

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Medicine Access Patients Pharmaceutical 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. The court’s ruling was consistent with prior cases involving state-legalized cannabis business, where the courts found ways to provide relief without violating the CSA. Gullickson , 2016 U.S.

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Law State Laws Business Cannabis 95

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Oliver shares her personal experiences and lessons learned as a small business owner in the cannabis industry with Cannabis Business Times. RELATED: 6 Cannabis Business Lessons We Learned Too Late. I would have considered it a cost of doing business rather than a nice-to-have. I wish I knew… 1.

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Business Dispensary Hemp Agriculture 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

8, 2016, effectively eradicated compassionate care (medical and emotional care for patients with terminal diseases). By collaborating with brands and advocates, Eaze’s new business venture will help implement SB 34, which enables dispensaries to donate cannabis to patients. A Collaborative Effort To Increase Cannabis Access.

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Programs Patients Access Medicine 98

MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation. House Bill 211. Federal Law: SAFE Banking Act.

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Programs Banking Marijuana Conditions 124

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced the debut of new top-shelf concentrate and flower product lines at the Cookies Tacoma retail location, with statewide availability coming soon through an exclusive partnership with expert extraction company Edgemont Group , maker of Full Spec and Leafwerx products. .–(BUSINESS

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Seed-To-Sale Concentrates Extraction Advocacy 105

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

California Senate Committee gave the green light to a bill that restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis via delivery. When cities ban purchasing medical cannabis, it denies access and fuels the illegal market. Benzinga reports.

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Chronic Pain Access Medicine Patients 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

California legalized commercial cannabis activity in 2016, and licensing began in January 2018. In three distinct panel sessions, an international group of cannabis business law experts will focus on the legal and regulatory framework for growing, manufacturing, distributing, and selling cannabis products.

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Events Research and Development Therapy Decriminalization 80

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. Maine voted to legalize marijuana in 2016, with sales scheduled to start in June. Our friends at Marijuana Business Daily have a status report on legalization efforts nation wide available here. VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Decriminalization Business Legalization Packaging 99

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

The blooming medicinal cannabis industry is highly regulated internationally but Little Green Pharma, founded in 2016, has managed to sell products in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, New Zealand, and Brazil. The Perth company also recently announced a Polish distribution partner.

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Research and Development Medicine Cultivation Patients 71

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In 2016, the government passed a law allowing for the medical and scientific use of cannabis. Under the legislation, patients with qualifying medical conditions can access cannabis-based medicines, but the use is strictly regulated. Cannabidiol ( CBD ) occupies a unique position in Bolivia’s legal landscape.

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Law Cultivation History Medicine 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Financial Interest Holder” now includes adults who live in the same house as an applicant and may be “financially impacted” by the success or failure of the business. 1, 2016 and (2) the applicants are current for a registered grow site at the same location. All marijuana is removed from the premises prior to losing access; .

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Access Business Compliance Compliance 59

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thanks to a recent cannabis banking bill that has passed in Pennsylvania, cannabis-related businesses now have the right to use financial institutions and insurance for their businesses. Continue reading below to learn more about this bill and how it can affect your business. Pennsylvania Cannabis Legislation SB 1167.

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Banking Law Marijuana Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC. pH Solutions, LLC was founded in 2016 by Raquel Keledjian, Ph.D.,

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Safety 105

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dama Financial (“Dama”), the nation’s largest provider of access to banking and payment solutions for the cannabis industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire GrowFlow Corp. (“GrowFlow”), whose business management and compliance tools have processed more than $3.3

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Supply Chain Compliance Compliance Banking 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

Tilray’s EU-GMP medical cannabis products are now available in pharmacies across Malta, providing patients with safe and reliable access to high-quality medical cannabis. About Tilray Medical .

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