State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023
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MAY 10, 2023
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State Policy Weekly Update 3/22/2023
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MARCH 22, 2023
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JUNE 21, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include LA, ME, NV, NJ, PA, & VT.
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State Policy Weekly Update 5/17/2023
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MAY 17, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include CA, LA, MD, MN, NH, & VT.
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State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023
NORML
MARCH 15, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/15/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights in: AL, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MO, NH, NV, NM, ND & TX.
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Downstream Effects: April 2023
Project CBD
APRIL 11, 2023
In February 2023, Project CBD published a story about Curaleaf , the scandal-ridden, multistate and multinational company, which has achieved a leading position in the U.S. Recommended Readings The post Downstream Effects: April 2023 appeared first on Project CBD. Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc., Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc.,
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Virginia Governor Calls for Amendments to Restriction Bill That Protects Patient Access to CBD Products
Veriheal
APRIL 26, 2023
Only if products are manufactured before July 1, 2023, will the fine be exempted. Youngkin is also suggesting that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioner gains access to stores that are certified to legally sell regulated hemp products as a way of outruling any violations and securing samples for inspection.
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Medical Marijuana Cultivators in Alabama to Start Planting in 2022 |
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The panel tasked with overseeing the implementation of Alabama’s new medical cannabis law will reportedly urge lawmakers to tweak the measure in order to begin the plant cultivation process sooner. The post Medical Marijuana Cultivators in Alabama to Start Planting in 2022 | appeared first on SpeedWeed. View original article.
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The best cannabis podcasts 2023: health, business and culture
The Cannigma
AUGUST 2, 2023
The Cannabis Enigma Podcast is a collaboration between The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access. From exploring the latest advancements in cannabis science to analyzing global cannabis policies, this show provides a comprehensive perspective on the plant’s diverse impact.
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Illinois cannabis oversight bills move forward
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 9, 2023
Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,
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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?
Veriheal
MARCH 20, 2023
Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. While decriminalization decreases the negative impact of legal issues, it does not provide accessible, safe, and regulated psilocybin for those seeking treatment. Minnesota Rep.
California Governor Proposes a Cannabis Tax Reduction in an Effort to Shore Up the Legal Market
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 16, 2022
Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.
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Alert: Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation implementing the 2022-23 state budget, including trailer bill focusing on measures to bring tax relief to the cannabis industry
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 1, 2022
The cannabis tax reform trailer bill will: Indefinitely suspend the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. DCC Director.
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Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York
SpeedWeed
JULY 21, 2021
The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. The post Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York appeared first on SpeedWeed. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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Understanding Maryland's New Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 12, 2023
With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. The law includes provisions to ensure that registered patients continue to have access to their necessary medication, such as patient-only operating hours and product availability.
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Understanding Maryland's New Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 12, 2023
With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. The law includes provisions to ensure that registered patients continue to have access to their necessary medication, such as patient-only operating hours and product availability.
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Alert: Newsom To Present Cannabis Tax Simplification Solutions To Legislature
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 13, 2022
We know that current tax policies disproportionately burden cannabis farmers and small businesses and create instability throughout the supply chain, ultimately undermining the societal benefits of a taxed and regulated market. Some changes include: Setting the cultivation tax rate at zero beginning July 1, 2022.
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What’s Happening With Cannabis Around the World?
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In order to access medical cannabis previously, patients had to submit a request for approval by the Federal Office of Public Health, which is the government center of public health in Switzerland. This change in policy was sparked by the increase in authorizations in recent years. of their annual company turnover.
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New York Cannabis Litigation – There’s More!
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
Here’s the fulcrum of the policy argument (setting aside the technical constitution and procedural argument): “Defendants-Respondents’ arbitrary and capricious foray into legislative policymaking has (i) harmed those individuals the MRTA was designed to benefit (e.g., Here comes more New York cannabis program litigation.
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Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) Reports Says States Have Collected $US10 Billion In Cannabis Taxes So Far
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 9, 2022
Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. The legislature and governor had legalized personal possession and cultivation only in 2018. Here’s what they say. Arizona (pop.
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Connecticut Joining Its Neighbors To Fully Legalize Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 18, 2021
Other criteria include people who were incarcerated for the sale, possession or cultivation of cannabis or had a parent, spouse or child who was imprisoned for such an offense. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws. Advocacy Groups Celebrate. MPP noted that S.B.
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Oregon’s Measure 110 Has Helped Thousands in Just One Year
Veriheal
MARCH 4, 2022
The measure also included provisions that will allow for the creation of roughly 12 treatment centers that will provide 24/7 access to healthcare services for those dealing with drug addiction. Predictions estimated that by not prosecuting drug convictions between 2021 and 2023 alone, Oregon could save roughly $24.5
Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1286, to expand patient access to medical cannabis in Arizona.
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In One Day, California Governor Signs Into Law Ten Cannabis Bills, Including Authorization for Interstate Commerce
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Still before Governor Newsom for his signature is SB 1496 , which would implement a series of changes to the state’s cannabis tax policy, including authorizing regulators to extend the deadline for tax payments by cannabis businesses located in areas affected by an emergency proclamation by the Governor.
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Australia: Progress In WA Australia As The Two Cannabis Senators Propose Legislation To Legally Possess Up To 50 Grams Of Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2022
Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic. It is currently illegal for any person in WA to possess, use, manufacture cultivate or supply illicit drugs.
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Connecticut to Legalize, Regulate and Tax Cannabis for Adult Use, Completing the ‘Tri-state Legalization Puzzle’
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 18, 2021
Home cultivation will first be allowed for medical cannabis patients, then for adults 21 and older. Existing medical cultivators can also begin cultivating adult-use cannabis later this year by paying a fee of up to $3 million. Beginning July 1, 2023, 25% will be directed to the state Prevention and Recovery Services Fund.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29
NORML
MARCH 29, 2019
Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. DE resident? HI resident?
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4Front Ventures Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2021
The Company closed the first phase of its multiphase expansion project of an up to 558,000 square foot new cultivation and production facility in Matteson, Illinois. The facility is expected to be operational in Q1 2023. Official groundbreaking, press conference and celebratory ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. Massachusetts.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19
NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. California. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident?
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22
NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. SB 2023 was approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on 3/20.
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New Mexico Adult-Use Industry Could Face Cannabis Shortage
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
market would reach $36 billion by 2023—an increase of over 100% from its present size. Others said investor demand for access to the industry could be a catalyst for financial reform. Still, the effectiveness of these policies remains in question. In August, Cantor Fitzgerald predicted the U.S. Banking Still a Wild Card .
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Two Quarters In, What’s Next for U.S. Cannabis?
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
market would reach $36 billion by 2023—an increase of over 100% from its present size. Others said investor demand for access to the industry could be a catalyst for financial reform. Still, the effectiveness of these policies remains in question. In August, Cantor Fitzgerald predicted the U.S. Banking Still a Wild Card .
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Growers in the Emerald Triangle are Facing a Potential Extinction Event |
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
By that point, industry insiders say, many small farmers could be all but wiped off the legal cannabis cultivation map. Late spring and early summer are when the first rounds of harvest—referred to as “light deps” for the cultivation technique employed (which involves light deprivation)—typically begin. But that was a month ago.
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UK: A blueprint for the UK Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 26, 2022
Aside from the obvious consumer demand for liberalised cannabis policies, the Plan’s headlines focus on the practical opportunities presented by a thriving hemp and cannabis (including CBD) industry. A wide array of research features, covering topics ranging from bee diversity to pharmaceuticals. These include an estimated 594,000+ jobs, £5.5
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New Leaf Ventures Finalizes Willies Reserve Exclusive Licensing Rights for Washington State
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
market would reach $36 billion by 2023—an increase of over 100% from its present size. Others said investor demand for access to the industry could be a catalyst for financial reform. Still, the effectiveness of these policies remains in question. In August, Cantor Fitzgerald predicted the U.S. Banking Still a Wild Card .
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NORML 2019 Legislative Report
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Now, nearly 1 in 4 Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal, and 33 states regulate medical marijuana access. After this historically successful year, we expect to see public and political support continue to increase in 2020 as more and more states implement sensible cannabis regulatory policies.
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Red White & Bloom Closes US$44.5 Million in Financing and Retires US$7.7 Million in Debt
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
As evidenced by today’s announcement, we continue to demonstrate our ability to access the needed expansion and working capital, in the least dilutive possible manner to our shareholders, to execute on our strategy. per RWB Share until May 12, 2023. of new cash and the retirement of US$7.7M Facebook: @redwhitebloombrands.
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The Green Organic Dutchman Enters Into a Definitive Agreement To Grow Through A Strategic Acquisition
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
portfolio and gain access to its product development expertise and formulation lab capabilities. The combined entity will leverage TGOD’s unique quality organic platform and cultivation capabilities and Galaxie’s differentiated infused pre-rolls and full melt vapes. TGOD will leverage Galaxie’s diverse 2.0
Nevada Celebrates Four Years of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
SpeedWeed
JULY 21, 2021
The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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Sherbinskis’ Mario Guzman Announced as Day 1 Keynote at Cannabis Conference 2021
SpeedWeed
JULY 22, 2021
The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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Aurora Cannabis Announces Appointment of New Independent Director
SpeedWeed
JULY 28, 2021
The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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You can now get a license to grow and sell cannabis from the state of California
Meadow
DECEMBER 24, 2017
And so cultivators and even retailers are going to have to make a decision of whether they want to sell to both markets. And so the question comes down to, if you’re a cultivator and you can only sell to a group of folks that is getting smaller and smaller every year, are you going to continue to do that? Is your manufacturer licensed?
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Hemp, Inc. Announces Microcap Daily Article Names Company Among ‘Most Active’ in Small Caps
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 3, 2020
is preparing 80+ acres, of the 500 acres, for hemp cultivation. A team of experts engaged attendees through the greenhouse and indoor growing process from cultivation to harvest and from processing to distribution. billion through 2023, according to the Brightfield Group. While Hemp, Inc. DAILY UPDATES ON FACEBOOK.
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