NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

This ongoing federal prohibition forces this newly emerging billion-dollar industry operates largely on a cash-only basis — an environment that makes businesses more susceptible to theft and more difficult to audit. “The banking issue is just one aspect of the failed policy of federal marijuana criminalization. and the U.S.

Banking 224

Banking Marijuana Safety Policy 224

The Cannigma

AUGUST 31, 2021

Barely a quarter of cannabis users trust their doctor to provide them with reliable information about medical cannabis and how to use it to treat their medical or health conditions, according to a recent survey. People want to trust their doctors, but doctors need knowledge. We have a ways to go,” Tan said.

Education 101

Education Clinical Trials Medicine Policy 101

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Now and then in the cannabis & hemp sector there are people talking about the future. … Hemp Voice Plant-Based Economy Day is promoting the use of Hemp to create a “Plant-Based Economy” to replace the current ‘Carbon-Based Economy,” that is destroying the World climate and environment. . SPOKANE, WA, Dec.

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Hemp Environment Events Policy 89

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Alabama passed legislation , which took effect in June 2019, expanding its definition of hemp and removing hemp from the definition of THC. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment now requires that hemp food products be labeled with certain information. Alabama already exempted hemp from its definition of marijuana.

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Hemp Law Agriculture Food 40

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Here we are at the end of 2019, which means it’s time for the fourth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis (see the 2018 post here ; 2017 here ; and 2016 here ). Below is a high-level summary of what we are seeing in Oregon cannabis as we move into the new year. Fewer new laws and regulations.

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Hemp Environment Cannabis THC 72

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

And 18 states plus the District of Columbia, representing over 40 percent of the US population, have also legalized cannabis for recreational use. A large, new cannabis industry has come with a number of complex regulatory and policy issues.

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Law Policy State Laws Environment 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Welcome to the seventh annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. For the first year since program launch, regulated cannabis sales fell in the state. Overall, it has been a rocky ride (see: Tough Times in Oregon Cannabis ). Let’s get to it. Retail pricing has generally followed these trendlines.

Hemp 83

Hemp Legislation Cannabis Programs 83

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee.

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Decriminalization Legislation Topical Programs 157

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2019

One state established a hemp growth program, one governor vetoed legislation expanding his state’s hemp program, and agencies in five states announced hemp policies or regulations. The Office of the Attorney General opined a new law that takes effect September 19, 2019, may eliminate these restrictions. By: Hemp Industry Team.

Hemp 40

Hemp Law Food Agriculture 40

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. Actions to Take. CO resident?

Legislation 173

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 173

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

“While Canada has a lucrative opportunity with our head start in the nascent global cannabis industry, we need a public policy environment that will help maximize the full economic potential of the sector,” group co-chair and Chamber cannabis policy lead Ryan Greer said in the news release. Full Story at MJ Biz.

Policy 40

Policy Environment Retail Safety 40

The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

If you live in Colorado, the emissions produced growing the weed an average Coloradan cannabis user consumes in a year is equivalent to 60% of the total household carbon imprint, according to a recent report. Adding to the market and botanical pressures, in many states regulators only allow indoor cultivation. But there’s a price.

Agriculture 144

Agriculture Cultivation Wellness and Beauty Consumption 144

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2020

. Analysis of state data finds regulated cannabis market is picking up steam, as average monthly sales increased 66% from the first half of 2019 to the second half. As of January 29, retailers had conducted approximately $509 million in adult cannabis sales, raising an estimated $86.5 million) to the second six months ($46.3

Legalization 59

Legalization Retail Policy Data 59

The Cannigma

APRIL 1, 2021

For cannabis users, the where, how, and with whom can sometimes make all the difference. For instance, you may have an eighth of truly incredible cannabis flower in your pocket, but with the wrong people, the wrong setting, and the wrong overall vibe, that weed might as well be oregano. What does set and setting mean?

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Environment Research and Development Recreational Conditions 145

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Legal cannabis consumption and it isn’t even legal yet. If and when cannabis is actually properly regulated we’re sure the UK can be a world beater!! Cannabidiol or CBD, which is most commonly sold as oil at high street retailers, is one of the active ingredients of non-psychoactive cannabis.

Cannabinoids 105

Cannabinoids Seed-To-Sale Clinical Trials CBD 105

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

Environment 55

Environment Safety Medicine Policy 55

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has engaged Brigitte Baptiste as a strategic advisor to the Company. TORONTO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Flora Growth Corp. About Flora Growth Corp. Forward-looking statements are only predictions.

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Research and Development Supply Chain Events Environment 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. THE DISCUSSION CONCERNING SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS. As the global cannabis industry grows exponentially, its rapidly evolving trajectory in the United States is commercial agriculture. Theories abound on how to make cannabis production more sustainable. AUTHOR: Heather Allman.

Packaging 96

Packaging Seed-To-Sale Agriculture Environment 96

The Cannigma

JANUARY 31, 2021

It’s a lovely morning somewhere in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, and Jon Kennedy has one last step before he starts his trail run — he takes a single hit of high-THC cannabis, checks his running shoes, and he’s off. “It Board sports enthusiasts, climbers, and boulderers are also known to be open to cannabis use.

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THC Cannabis Environment CBD 145

Veriheal

JULY 29, 2021

Following the recent news of Texan sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson returning a positive test for cannabis, a debate has erupted on the topic of cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug – can the plant enhance agility, strength, and/or speed? Olympic Snowboarder Previously Regained Medal After Consuming Cannabis.

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DEA Cannabis Cannabinoids Sativa 98

SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Herring is currently seeking applications for an attorney to serve as the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first full-time, dedicated cannabis attorney, according to July 19 press release. Attorney General Herring supports the recent changes to the state’s cannabis laws. “By Adult-Use Cannabis in Virginia.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Legislation Policy Environment 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Update : Both bills are scheduled for a public hearing in the Joint Committee on Environment on 3/1.

Legislation 180

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 180

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

Federal grant restrictions revolving around cannabis-related grant funding through the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA) was announced earlier this week. statutory and public policy requirements); 21 U.S.C. SAMHSA has had a negative history with medical cannabis in the past. See, e.g., 45 C.F.R.

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Treatment Programs Patients Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis . For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019.

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Dispensary Patients Agriculture Conditions 76

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

We observed no statistically significant long-term effects of recreational cannabis laws or the initiation of retail sales on violent or property crime rates in these states. possession, black market production, sales and distribution of cannabis, burglaries or thefts believed to be committed to secure funds to purchase marijuana).

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Policy Recreational Retail Data 45

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Just a few weeks ago my colleague, Hilary Bricken, authored a post, Will AI Replace Your Cannabis Lawyer? (I with ChatGPT about being a cannabis lawyer, the ethical rules, and to draft a cannabis contract (ChatGPT declined to do so). I Asked ChatGPT) in which she discussed her conversation (?)

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Banking Legalization Business Cannabis 82

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Senator Leahy said: “These bills make important investments in our nation’s infrastructure, our environment, and the middle class, including historic increases to promote affordable housing, educate our nation’s children, combat climate change, and improve healthcare. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, 2022. Monday, Oct.

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Packaging Legalization Research and Development Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s their press release in full…… DeJoy, Knauf & Blood LLP Launches Cannabis and Hemp Advisory Practice. The new practice leverages the firm’s in-depth cannabis and hemp industry knowledge and expertise of the tax implications, regulatory environment, as well as critical operating and financial procedures.

Hemp 71

Hemp Business Banking Concentrates 71

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

France has officially permitted medical cannabis production and cultivation. France’s Medical Cannabis Decree to be Overseen by ANSM. Prior to the decree’s publication, France had already been busy importing cannabis products for its medical cannabis pilot program.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Supply Chain Research and Development Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

We thus provide comparison with the pre-pandemic period of H1 2019 as an additional data point. Core Business organic growth was 16% in H1 2021 vs. H1 2019, and close to 13% vs. H1 2019 corrected for the EUR 62m estimated missing revenues from the cyber-attack of 2 June 2019. for the three historic TIC leaders.

Business 105

Business Research and Development Environment Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Below we’ve drawn out all the relevant information about the report and cannabis and highlighting booklet 3 which covers cannabis (and opioids). The elephant in the room not discussed anywhere in the report as far as we can discern is any discussion of the UN re-scheduling of cannabis. Findings & Conclusions.

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Research and Development Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Treatment 99

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

And tax dollars collected from the cannabis industry are already showing great impact across a variety of sectors. Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety.

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Marijuana Safety Programs Dispensary 64

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has engaged Brigitte Baptiste as a strategic advisor to the Company. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flora Growth Corp. About Flora Growth Corp. Forward-looking statements are only predictions.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Supply Chain Events Environment 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

May 31, 2019. Developing a regulatory environment for a new industry takes time and requires patience. The County Board of Supervisors adopts policies and regulations through a robust public process open to all stakeholders – none more so than the cannabis ordinance with more than 30 public meetings with many hours of public comment.We

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Environment Compliance Compliance 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

“At Khiron, sustainability is embedded in our DNA, with the common belief that strong ESG policies improve performance, loyalty, and innovation, while reducing corporate risks and capital costs. Khiron is a leading vertically integrated medical cannabis company with core operations in Latin America and Europe. 2020 ESG Highlights.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Patients Consumption Events 98

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In addition, more licenses will be issued if the cap is lifted, before continuing that would create a ‘more competitive environment,’ leading to more innovative products and, eventually, lower prices.” Found unconstitutional were legislative measures that imposed license caps and vertical integration.

Policy 63

Policy Legislation Research and Development Business 63

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Employers in Illinois also need to grapple with what to do when employees who hold a medical cannabis card fail a drug test. In the 2019 case Whitmire v.

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Legalization Marijuana Law Policy 76