Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act (“PSA”), adopted via initiative in November 2020, makes therapeutic use of psilocybin legal under Oregon state law. Adult Oregonians will be able to access psilocybin therapy under the PSA beginning in January 2023; patients with advanced illness are among those who may benefit from this therapy.

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Therapy Patients Law Clinical Trials 52

Veriheal

JULY 17, 2023

The FY24 Intelligence Authorization Act was approved after it secured a unified vote of 17-0 on June 14, 2023. states, including Washington, D.C. This bill is a progressive step as it clearly states that intelligence organizations cannot deny aspirants security clearance because they have used cannabis in the past.

Marijuana 86

Marijuana Legislation Access Legalization 86

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the law and sent to Congress in July 2022. However, its employment protections will likely not be applicable until July 2023. law contains an exception for jobs designated as safety sensitive, allowing employers to impose harsher marijuana usage restrictions and disciplinary policies on those individuals.

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Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana—despite the governor’s opposition. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature. Employers are also to maintain a zero-tolerance cannabis policy. states that have legalized the adult use of marijuana.

Recreational 84

Recreational Legalization Legislation Advocacy 84

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws. Connecticut is on the cusp of becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis. This year has shown us that state legislatures are capable of rising to the challenge to end cannabis prohibition. MPP noted that S.B.

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Legalization Policy Retail Cultivation 122

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980 / Senate Bill 2023, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. Click here to email your governor in support of legalization. NV resident?

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Legislation Access Banking Hemp 110

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. 1, 2023, under the new law. Standardized methods must be implemented on or before Jan.

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Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

New York State Tax Treatment of Cannabis. Many states mirror federal tax policy when developing their own tax laws. If adopted without change, Section 280E would have the same effect on a cannabis business’ state tax deductions as it does on its federal tax deductions. However, Gov.

Business 52

Business THC Cannabis Treatment 52

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Update : SB 2023 was approved by the Senate on 4/4/19, and will now be transmitted to the House. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 187

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

United States: Ethical Issues For Attorneys Providing Services To The Cannabis Industry. It is estimated that the legal cannabis industry could reach $30 billion in sales and employ nearly half a million full-time workers by 2023. Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. 16 March 2020.

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Compliance Compliance State Laws Law 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2022

But we can’t help but wonder if that preference isn’t at least a little short-sighted, to say nothing of the fact that it is certainly bad public policy to have a booming, largely unregulated market for a product many regulators and many in the public do not understand. Whitt Steineker.

THC 52

THC Hemp Banking Law 52

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That, however, will not come to pass where as of January 26, 2023, the FDA concluded that it will NOT regulate CBD foods or dietary supplements. The FDA is punting that task to Congress, which essentially means CBD laws and regulations will either never happen or they’re a far, far way off. Seizure of CBD products.

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CBD Food Law Pets 69

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. SB 2023 was approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on 3/20. Update : HB 2980 was heard in the House Judiciary – Criminal Committee on 3/19.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You can read more about product packaging and labeling requirements on the Understanding Board Interim Policies for Packaging and Labeling section of the LCB website. The policy only applies to approved owners who are investing their own personal money into the business. This will not cost licensees any money.

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Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. SB 2023 was approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on 3/20. DE resident? IL resident? MN resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 135

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This would revolutionize markets in states, which, given the federal prohibition, are currently able to discriminate against interstate commerce. Descheduling would mean that state laws can no longer do so, as it would violate the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. per pound of flower in taxes the following year.

Retail 52

Retail Treatment THC Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

That provision would not go into effect until January 1, 2023, but the bill is silent as to whether it might apply retroactively. The other major policy piece included in HB 4074 relates to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Grant Program Fund. Senate Bill 1587 – Separate Hemp Lien Bill.

Banking 52

Banking Legislation Hemp Programs 52

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The new law caps the number of state-licensed cannabis growers at 37 through early 2023. Regarding state sales tax revenue from cannabis sales, 70% will go to repairing the damage done by the war on drugs. The remaining 30% will support the state’s cannabis regulatory agency and infrastructure.

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Law Legalization Marijuana Packaging 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

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. “Never before in American history has marijuana policy advanced in Congress as far or as fast in one year as 2019. Erik Altieri.

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Legislation Patients Access Banking 59