Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Access Law Patients Programs 98

NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. Therefore, the Legalization Justice Act of 2020 would make the following changes to Oregon law. “That is discrimination.”

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Legalization Consumption Patients Policy 186

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. It also did not normalize federal taxation for businesses within the sector.

Banking 116

Banking Business Cannabis Access 116

The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

Maine made changes to their marijuana program. The news on access to loans and other support from the Small Business Administration was less rosy. Although NORML and other advocacy groups asked that state-legal marijuana businesses gain access to this relief, that language did not make it into the legislation.

Banking 106

Banking Research and Development Programs Advocacy 106

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 9, 2020

But there is some other news: the IRS seems likely to increase auditing of marijuana businesses, and Epidiolex has been removed from the controlled substances list. Industry grou ps are advocating that marijuana businesses be included in that legislation. In Canada, cannabis businesses are eligible for federal government relief.

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Business Programs Collective Marijuana 118

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

On March 31, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 2870 , which “creates a new social equity program that provides business opportunities to people from disproportionately-harmed communities so they can benefit economically from the cannabis industry and become a cannabis retailer.”

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Programs Retail Legislation Business 91

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. Super. __ (App.

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Programs Business Cannabis Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a new section within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), released results from a community interest survey concerning Oregon’s still-developing psilocybin program. Who is interested in accessing psilocybin services and why? identifying as bisexual, and 7.1%

Programs 52

Programs Access Data Legislation 52

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The Veriheal team is incredibly proud and moved to share that our Co-Founders, Joshua Green and Samuel Adetunji, have been named on The Root 100: The Most Influential African Americans in 2020 alongside top industry and cultural trailblazers like Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Beatrice Dixon, and Issa Rae.

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Education Banking History Media 98

SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

Georgia’s medicinal cannabis program is about to undergo a significant expansion after the state’s regulatory board “chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Programs Oil Patients THC 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Add onto that the difficulty of these unprecedented times, as a minority-owned business, we’re making it our priority to pay it forward and invest in the future leaders of cannabis who will break barriers and pave the way for innovation in this burgeoning industry. . Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners .

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Research and Development Education Agriculture Patients 117

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

A 2017 survey from Marijuana Business Daily found that 81% of American cannabis business owners and founders were white and 10% of cannabis business founders identified as Hispanic/Latino or Black. of business owners in the industry, per Leafly’s Jobs Report 2021. Many Black cannabis businesses can’t secure funding.

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Business Marijuana Programs Data 59

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

CNSX : FTRP; OTCMKTS : FTRPF), a global leader in the development and delivery of psychedelic therapies, today announced that it will begin making applications for Canadians in need to access psilocybin-assisted and MDMA-assisted therapy through Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP). Field Trip Health Ltd.

Access 52

Access Patients Therapy Conditions 52

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

cloudPWR , a pioneer in cloud software for enterprise businesses and government agencies, is collaborating with fellow cloud-based solutions leader Accela to provide the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) with an on-demand computer system-operated medical cannabis program registry. Med Card Registration via Cloud-based Registry.

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Programs Chronic Pain Patients Conditions 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

We are currently recruiting for a Program Analyst to develop, coordinate, and analyze our tracking systems. The position will be developing and evaluating OPS’s Training program, Licensing and Compliance (TLC) system as well as OPS’s product tracking system. Oregon Psilocybin Services Tracking Systems Analyst (Program Analyst 2).

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Programs Compliance Compliance Research and Development 52

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 23, 2020

The lack of funding for marijuana businesses in the stimulus packages, the halt to state legalization efforts, the issues surrounding Massachusetts (yes, those continue), even Mexico’s decision to legalize cannabis – all are caused or colored by the coronavirus. LOS ANGELES LICENSING ISSUES. LACK OF) FEDERAL ASSISTANCE.

Banking 101

Banking Packaging Programs Legislation 101

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

and Canada, Company Growth and New Integrations with Key Entities to Help Cannabis Entrepreneurs Grow their Businesses through Gift Card Technology. Gift cards are a proven catalyst for customer growth, consumer loyalty and increased incremental revenue, but cannabis businesses didn’t have easy access to such programs.

Programs 52

Programs Seed-To-Sale Retail Compliance 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. A framework for an ambitious social and economic equity program aimed to right the wrongs of the war on drugs is partially laid out in the CRTA.

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Legalization Legislation Programs Access 298

NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. 2020 #MarijuanaJustice Lobby Days.

Decriminalization 169

Decriminalization Policy Patients Legislation 169

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. Our friends at Marijuana Business Daily have a status report on legalization efforts nation wide available here. The cost to marijuana business owners as a result of the shutdown is estimated to be $2 million per day. VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION.

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Decriminalization Business Legalization Packaging 99

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. The CRTA (Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act) was first introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo with the 2019-2020 budget proposal.

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Programs Legislation Cultivation Legalization 189

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2016, Pennsylvania adopted Act 16, becoming one of 38 states that have medical marijuana programs in the United States. Dispensaries were declared essential businesses and patients were given access to telemedicine consultations to obtain medical marijuana user cards. January 6, 2022. Author Jay Majitov. 2050 and S.B.

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Programs Marijuana Dispensary Banking 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

ILLINOIS STARTS 2020 ON A HIGH NOTE. by Akshita Singh and Douglas Sargent | Jan 10, 2020 | Legislation , Recreational Marijuana , Social Equity | Illinois. The IDFPR will issue up to 75 new dispensaries licenses on or before May 1, 2020. We are already beginning to work on those applications. SHARE: .

Banking 59

Banking Dispensary Agriculture Recreational 59

Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 15, 2020

Access to the extensive library of genetics, including 50 premium cannabis strains, expected to dramatically enhance the infused beverage company’s (BevCanna) yield VANCOUVER, Jan. 15, 2020 /CNW/ – Emerging leader in infused cannabis beverages, BevCanna Enterprises Inc., (CSE:

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Programs Strains Access Cannabis 53

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2020

Marijuana Moment reports…”The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) reiterated on Monday that marijuana companies are not eligible for disaster relief loans to lessen the blow of the coronavirus outbreak.” SBA Announces that Cannabis Businesses Will Not be Eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

Business 59

Business Marijuana Hemp Agriculture 59

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

The new law takes effect on January 1, 2020. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law prohibiting certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis. For more information on pending legislation, visit NORML’s Take Action Center.

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Law Legislation Safety Programs 223

MMJ Recs

JANUARY 27, 2020

These numbers also reflect that Oklahoma has the biggest MMJ program throughout the whole U.S. What you need to know about Oklahoma medical marijuana in 2020. This means that there are no caps on the number of business licenses that can be awarded to dispensaries. Are there new laws around Oklahoma medical cannabis in 2020?

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Banking Dispensary 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Understanding MMJ regulations on a state-by-state basis is essential for both patients seeking access to MMJ and the businesses and professionals operating within this industry. Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. Kansas: Kansas has strict marijuana laws and no MMJ program.

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Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

(This story appears in the March issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.). In response, some companies have launched their own programs aimed at providing women and people of color with more opportunities to succeed in the space. As the business matures, the entrepreneur buys back that stake, Registre said. Mentorship Programs.

Programs 52

Programs Seed-To-Sale Cannabis Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

On January 21, 2020, as part of his 2021 Executive Budget, New York State Governor Cuomo released his proposed Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA)—his vision of a regulated cannabis market in New York State and second bite at the apple. The Program. Source: JD Supra.

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Programs Retail Cultivation Legislation 64

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Core Business delivered strong organic growth 13 in H1 2021 (17% year-on-year) despite some of Eurofins’ businesses remaining affected by lockdowns during H1 2021. With organic revenues 13% above H1 2019 in H1 2021, Eurofins’ Core Business is once again leading the TIC industry in terms of organic growth.

Business 105

Business Research and Development Environment Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

During August alone, Illinois has passed new legislation expanding and cementing its medical marijuana program, and shown necessary flexibility as it attempts to get its recreational market off the ground by January 1, 2020. The law also now allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to certify applicants for the program.

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Programs Recreational Chronic Pain Dispensary 45

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bills would also allow for the expungement of certain prior convictions, delivery of medical marijuana to qualified patients, and restructures the medical marijuana licensure process to eliminate the requirement that business be vertically integrated. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 243

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

On January 21, 2020, as part of his 2021 Executive Budget, New York State Governor Cuomo released his proposed Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA)—his vision of a regulated cannabis market in New York State and second bite at the apple. The Program. Source; JD Supra: [link].

Programs 59

Programs Retail Cultivation Legislation 59

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even though laws were put into place that legalized MMJ and made it possible for qualifying patients to access the medication, dispensaries and sales had not yet come into play. It wasn’t until October of 2020 that dispensaries began opening their doors to qualifying patients for the sale of medical marijuana.

Seed-To-Sale 98

Seed-To-Sale Business Marijuana Dispensary 98

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Established within New York’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the OCM will operate as an independent entity with exclusive jurisdiction to oversee not only the adult-use cannabis regulatory structure but also the state’s existing medical cannabis and hemp programs. The five-member CCB will govern the office.

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Cultivation Programs Policy Cannabis 53