Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The NDAA is now before the Senate for consideration and is highly likely to be passed this year—in some form—in order to set annual defense policy priorities and authorize Defense agency spending for 2022. Despite bipartisan support and broad support by the business community, these efforts have never resulted in the bill becoming law.

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Banking Compliance Compliance Business 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

1206 during Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 legislative session, is designed to protect registered medical cannabis patients from receiving a wrongful D.U.I. The bill’s exact language states: IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS A MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF APRIL 17, 2016 (P.L.84, Senate Bill No.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. On the same day, LegalizeND announced that they will try again with a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. AZ resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 180

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

An activist group in North Dakota filed paperwork to begin petitioning for another adult use marijuana legalization ballot initiative in 2020. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. NV resident?

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Legislation Hemp Access Patients 170

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. Examples include testing labs and sellers of grow lights or smoking devices.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

United States: Ethical Issues For Attorneys Providing Services To The Cannabis Industry. 16 March 2020. Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. Policy on permissible activity. Compliance program.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Similarly, activists in Arizona are attempting to qualify a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. DE resident? HI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 137

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 8, 2020

On May 29, 2020, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit against his former employer after it terminated him for refusing to submit to a reasonable suspicion drug test, even though his “bizarre” behavior could have been attributed to other causes. Employer Takeaways.

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Marijuana Policy Compliance Compliance 99

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to allow the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Nebraska activists are almost 1,400 signatures deep in hopes of qualifying a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative. Click here to email your governor in support of descheduling hemp.

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Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 120

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

According to Vox : “Illinois’s marijuana legalization law will allow recreational possession and sales starting on January 1, 2020, creating a new system of taxes and regulations. Adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess and buy cannabis, although tourists in Illinois will be allowed to buy less than state residents.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 146

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (aka the Cannabis Act), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, joining 10 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational use of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

February 6, 2020 – The U.S. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We The MPCI pilot insurance is a new crop insurance option for hemp producers in select counties of 21 states for the 2020 crop year. Hemp having THC above the federal statutory compliance level of 0.3

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Programs Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 59

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In another sense, the Order is broader than anticipated: it requires OLCC and OHA to come up with emergency rules, legislative proposals and even an anti-vaping education campaign, while creating a Vaping Public Health Workgroup to presumably drive Oregon policy going forward. What does industry think?

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Vaping Terpenes Retail Legislation 84

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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Recreational Law Policy Safety 49

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

“No medical cannabis dispensary in New York sells or advertises products for smoking,” said Ngiste Abebe, president of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) and Director of Public Policy at Columbia Care. Later, in September 2020 , Curaleaf was temporarily halted by the DOH for not grinding the weed finely enough.

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Vaping Patients Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2019

The City Council passed the bill in April by a vote of 40-4, and it became law on May 10, 2019, with an effective date of May 10, 2020. New York City employers who conduct pre-employment drug tests should review their practices to ensure compliance with this new ordinance. Noffsinger v. Practical Guidance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

ImmunoFlex has submitted non-provisional ( USA ) and PCT (international) patent applications based on the research carried out by ImmunoFlex in 2020 and 2021. federal law. Strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under U.S. Karl Kottmeier” President.

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Research and Development Clinical Trials Events Treatment 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. 1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. On January 9, 2019 the Board approved a motion to make the effective date for all marijuana product, packaging and labeling requirements Jan 1, 2020. Board Approves Jan.

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Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In March 2020 , the Company completed its acquisition of Labtronix, Inc. d/b/a Venom Extracts (“ Venom Extracts “) which transformed the Company into a multi-state operator and substantially enhanced its revenue, capabilities and reach. Additional Information.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights. Montana: As of Jan. Cannabis Lounges Coming to Nevada This Year.

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Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

interest in FGW that closed on December 18, 2020. The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. SOURCE Harborside Inc.

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Dispensary Cultivation Conditions Law 52

CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

MORE DETAILS: According to the Department of Health Emergency Order issued March 16, 2020 by State Surgeon General, Dr. Scott A. To learn more about telehealth appointments and CannaMD ‘s COVID-19 safety measures, see: Coronavirus Policies. The Florida Highway Patrol Policy Manual outlines these rights.

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Law Marijuana Patients Treatment 126

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

After five months of public discussion and engaging with Massachusetts residents about their thoughts and concerns, I am proud of the final policy changes the Commission adopted today,” Chairman Steven J. The next regulatory revision process is expected to occur in 2020. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Hoffman said.

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Marijuana Safety Programs Retail 40

The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The conditions are “almost a guarantee” that Illinois and Michigan customers will experience long lines, product shortages and potentially high prices in the early stages, said Adam Orens, co-founder of the Marijuana Policy Group. But he believes the overall structure Illinois’ law created will become the industry’s “gold standard.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The foregoing measures will enable many New York business owners, across many industries, to further reduce their federal income tax liability by taking greater advantage of the limited SALT cap workaround “approved” by the IRS in 2020 and adopted by New York in 2021. [v]. iii] New York Tax Law Sec. v] IRS Notice 2020-75.

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Business Cannabis Law Decriminalization 52

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Update : S.

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 188

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. One of the most successful alcohol control policies in the United States was the establishment of the minimum legal drinking age of 21 (MLDA-21). 1988, Jones et al., 2001, Toomey et al.,

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Dispensary Research and Development Safety Recreational 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law. PSCs are categories on an RSF to classify business based on known areas of anti-money laundering compliance issues.

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Business Marijuana Safety Banking 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Five of them used an age verification form , which is in compliance with the FDA age requirements and state laws, where the customer has to upload a photo of a government ID, and the other required a signature on delivery of the package. Kight, Rod (2020) Delta-8 THC: Legal or Not? Freeman, D. and Freeman, J.

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THC CBD Legalization Vaping 96

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The courts have consistently held that marijuana dispensaries operating in compliance with state law are trafficking in controlled substances and are subject to Section 280E.[11] During the course of 2019, the SPAC investigates opportunities and finally makes an acquisition of a target in early 2020. 18] See IRC § 957. [19]

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Business Cannabis Seed-To-Sale Law 72

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. A subcommittee of the U.S. So was a Mississippi medical cannabis proposal. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 177

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This lack of research has made it challenging to create evidence-based policy around the legalization of marijuana and has contributed to political resistance to legalizing marijuana at the federal level. For example, in 2020, a California-based marijuana company sued a competitor for allegedly copying its proprietary strains of cannabis.

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Banking Legalization Business Cannabis 84

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. LAW ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS.

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Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

States may have made it legal or decriminalized it, but federal law trumps state law, and for both medical and recreational use cannabis remains illegal.”. For non-US citizens, Malyshev explains, this can result in a lifetime ban from entry into the US under current policy.

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Law Seed-To-Sale Hemp Recreational 40

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

State-legal cannabis companies aren’t stashing large stacks of cash behind walls or rubber-banded bankrolls in hidden vaults. Department of Treasury’s FinCEN, banks can accept cannabis-related deposits, but there are several compliance steps those institutions need to take, such as filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

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Banking Compliance Compliance Business 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

State-legal cannabis companies aren’t stashing large stacks of cash behind walls or rubber-banded bankrolls in hidden vaults. Department of Treasury’s FinCEN, banks can accept cannabis-related deposits, but there are several compliance steps those institutions need to take, such as filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

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Banking Compliance Compliance Cannabis 52