Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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Veriheal

MARCH 7, 2022

Since Connecticut lawmakers embraced Senate Bill 1201 in June 2021, wannabe cannabis business owners have been eagerly waiting to get involved in the fresh adult-use (recreational) market. Fortunately for retailers and cultivators — two available business license types — the wait is over. Micro-cultivator : Feb.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

When it comes to cannabis in Japan, the country is known for maintaining strict prohibition and regulation of cannabis-derived products. The revised legislation would permit clinical use and production of cannabis for medical CBD products, like Epidiolex , that have been approved in the U.S.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 6, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its June 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. For the last three months, monthly sales totals performed weaker than the three years since Illinois legalized recreational use. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $27-$28 million. February: $26,652,042.97

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2022

A pilot program to allow the limited cultivation and distribution of recreational cannabis in the Netherlands has been hit with another major delay. The program, which is supposed to involve 10 cannabis cultivators supplying dozens of stores, was originally intended to launch in 2020. MJ Biz Report.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Connecticut’s recreational cannabis market is gearing up for its expected launch in spring of 2022, MJBizDaily reports. The full launch of New York’s recreational market could take even longer. The post Connecticut Prepares To Launch Recreational Cannabis Market in 2022 appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. He continued, “We passed adult-use recreational marijuana with the promise of investing in communities most negatively impacted by the failed War on Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2023

[co-author: Hanna Barker Mullin] Cannabis: In Focus Attorney General Garland Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee Ninth Circuit Affirms Ruling that California County May Deny Licenses to Cultivate Cannabis Oklahoma Recreational Cannabis Measure Fails Medical Cannabis Patient Sues Arkansas Company for Inflating THC Levels Attorney General Garland (..)

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Exciting news for the adult-use cannabis industry in New York State: on February 22, 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a conditional cultivation and processing adult-use licensing structure. The bill clarifies that licensees may grow hemp and process cannabis on the same premises.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its May 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. For the last two months, sales totals dipped lower than all three years since Illinois legalized recreational use. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $28 million. in dry flower sales and $14,589,289.73

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released March 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. Retail sales of medical cannabis for March, similar to recreational sales, received a bounce in all categories. March 2023 total sales were more than the previous two months, but well below totals of $35,688,321.20

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite continuously surpassing every other state with recreational cannabis in terms of total retail sales, California’s cannabis industry has faced continuous and far-reaching issues on multiple levels that have only spread even further. In 2023, California dispensaries sold a total of $5.1

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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.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Though the cannabis industry is one of America’s most lucrative new industries — with estimates that it will reach approximately $58 billion in sales by 2028 — the markets in several recreational states are suffering severe financial harm. Its cannabis industry has been experiencing its own significant financial issues.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 31, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Panama is a Central American country known for its rich biodiversity, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. However, when it comes to cannabis laws, the situation in Panama is complex. The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are all illegal and punishable by law.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2024

A late 2023 poll could provide insight into upcoming reform in the Florida cannabis market. In 2023, the state’s Division of Elections revealed that over one million Floridians voted to see the adult use of cannabis added to the ballot for imminent general elections. The key is the Supreme Court in Florida.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 3, 2023

Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, New York looks posed to legalize psychedelics in 2023. Didn’t New York Just Legalize Cannabis? […]. appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News. ” Psychedelics? ” Psychedelics? The post New York to Legalize Psychedelics?

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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. Furthermore, we reject the notion that cannabis should be a treatment of ‘last resort.’

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 23, 2023

Germany takes long-expected step to drive forward the adult-use cannabis market in Europe, the global export market adjusts to developing domestic agendas, and the UK has a choice to make.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the dust settled and the votes all counted, it’s time to take a look at how cannabis fared in the 2022 midterm elections. The states that had cannabis measures on the ballot included Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Arkansas (Issue 4, Recreational Legalization): REJECTED. Starting Jan.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 18, 2023

Medical: early stages Recreational: illegal As of March 2023, cannabis is illegal for both recreational purposes in Barbados. The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are all illegal and punishable by law. The post Cannabis laws in Barbados appeared first on The Cannigma.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Now available on the Luxembourg govt website – what you can and cannot do with regards to regulated cannabis. It emerges from the 2018-2023 coalition agreement that legislation on recreational cannabis will be drafted ( 2018-2023 Coalition Agreement ) . Growing cannabis at home. Source: [link].

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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2023

This is the projected figure for Europe’s cannabis market by 2027, based on recent estimates published by Prohibition Partners. this year, and with cannabis in the picture, the outcome could be even better. In 2021, Luxembourg and Malta legalized home cannabis cultivation for personal use. billion for the economy.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

(unit 4301/4303) in Moline, Illinois, serves recreational customers. Revolution Moline, owned and operated by Illinois-based cultivator Revolution Cannabis , opened its doors Dec. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. on Sundays.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Although cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, many states and municipalities have loosened their regulations. As of early 2023, 37 states have approved medical cannabis use by qualified individuals, and 21 states have approved it for recreational use. The edible market alone is projected to grow by $25.27

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 9, 2023

After reporting that Illinois adult-use cannabis prices were highest in the country , we decided to publish a 3-Part Series highlighting how recreational legalization in Illinois has affected price per gram for medical patients. per gram in January 2016, the first month of medical cannabis sales. in July 2023.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A 13-member committee will study Alaska’s recreational marijuana taxes, fees and regulations. Mike Dunleavy (R) issued an executive order Wednesday establishing the Governor’s Advisory Task Force on Recreational Marijuana that will study the state’s seven-year-old marijuana industry. Alaskans approved recreational marijuana in 2014.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

July 1, 2021, marked four years since Nevada launched its first adult-use cannabis sales, and the market has certainly seen its fair share of rapid growth and regulatory changes during that time, not to mention the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Going from medical to recreational, it was about a five-times increase in business.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Kathy Hochul signed a bill today, clearing the way for qualified farmers to begin planting cannabis this spring. 8084-a , establishing conditional use cultivator licenses to cannabis cultivators who will then be able to process and distribute products. S8084A (ACTIVE) – SUMMARY. Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a

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The Cannigma

MARCH 16, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Bora Bora is a stunning island group located in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, known for its crystal clear waters and luxurious resorts. However, when it comes to cannabis laws, the situation in Bora Bora is not as clear. Can you grow your own weed in French Polynesia?

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

New Jersey and New York — which legalized cannabis on Feb. It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.”

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Cannabis is medically legal in the Czech Republic and has been since 2013. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. Full recreational legalization is on the horizon in 2023. Possible penalties.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The fight to legalize cannabis in Arkansas has gained more gusto than ever before with a new group of activists lobbying to get a reform initiative featured on the state’s 2022 ballot. Arkansas’ Cannabis Legalization Initiative. Filed on Thursday, Nov. Support From Other Campaigns.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Aurora Cannabis Club, small collective of cannabis growers/companies and enthusiasts, started April 20, 2021. We have both been involved with cannabis cultivation for years and wanted to create an environment for local growers, enthusiasts, med patients and anybody else who wants to learn about cultivation,” Ryan said. “We

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.

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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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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon is pouring millions into lobbying for federal cannabis legalization, employees barred from working at Amazon for their cannabis use have been invited to reapply, and medical patients in Connecticut are about to start their own cannabis gardens. Amazon Joins Cannabis Legalization Efforts.

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