Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. With this rapid growth and legalization, however, comes added regulatory scrutiny, including in the environmental and sustainability spaces. Pesticide Misuse.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

This data helps Californians understand the work we have ahead of us in realizing the promises of cannabis legalization, including supporting access to a safe, legal, and equitable cannabis market across the state and combating the unregulated, illicit market”. Tweet this. CAcannabis #Map.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. Further, numerous studies have identified an association between cannabis access and lower rates of opioid use, abuse , hospitalizations , and mortality.

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Programs Legislation Marijuana Legalization 254

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In Texas, a traditionally conservative state, the journey toward embracing medical marijuana has been marked by legal nuances and ongoing discussions. Cannabis Regulations in Texas The regulatory framework governing medical marijuana in Texas is intricate and reflects the state’s cautious approach to legalization.

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Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Conditions 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 8, 2021

As cannabis legalization becomes more widespread across the U.S., In 2019, Vitalis started to explore cultivating hemp indoors hydroponically—the process of growing plants in soilless nutrient solution, Cannabis Business Times previously reported. And as that stuff is going, it also measures the environment in the farm.

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Hydroponic Environment Hemp Cultivation 52

The Cannigma

MARCH 16, 2022

As early as the 10th century, cannabis was reportedly used on the Indonesian island of Java, along with tobacco and opium. Early evidence of cannabis cultivation has been found in the Aceh province in northern Sumatra. Cannabis was grown in other parts of the country during the 1800s when it was called the Dutch East Indies.

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Legalization Strains Cultivation Hash 130

NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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Education Data Retail Environment 229

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

Patients 98

Patients Legalization Seed-To-Sale Dispensary 98

WeedAdvisor

APRIL 15, 2019

For those not interested in purchasing illegal cannabis from a dealer or paying top-dollar for regulated products, the grey market offers a middle-ground. These dispensaries exist online and in brick-and-mortar locations, offering what appear to be high-quality products in a professional environment at a more attractive price.

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Access Legalization Environment Retail 40

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In recent posts, we’ve explored legislative developments regarding cannabis in Argentina , Colombia and Mexico. Today, we turn our attention to Central America, and specifically Costa Rica, where a bill that seeks to legalize medical cannabis is winding its way through the legislative process.

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Legalization Research and Development Agriculture Hemp 97

NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

As NORML’s political director, it’s my job to go to Capitol Hill and engage in face-to-face conversations with lawmakers and their staff about the failures of cannabis prohibition and the need for reform. If you want to see a robust consumer-oriented cannabis marketplace, then we must act now to protect these small businesses.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. By contrast, self-reported cannabis use by older Americans has risen during this same time period. percent to 12.5 ”

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Marijuana Data Access Environment 217

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Banking Marijuana Legislation Safety 363

Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Secret cannabis users may not have to keep their habits secret much longer. Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. million people, used cannabis in the past year.

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Policy Safety Treatment Business 117

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Our families and communities are suffering, and we urgently need access to preventative and curative medicines and medical care that is safe and effective. These ground-breaking treatments offer therapeutic access to either psilocybin (the active ingredient in ‘magic mushrooms’) or MDMA, a synthetic medicine.

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Medicine Access Therapy Treatment 52

Veriheal

APRIL 24, 2023

A Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant program that would aid local jurisdictions in broadening consumer access to regulated cannabis products has been set in motion by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Click here to view a complete list of Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant programs.

Programs 90

Programs Retail Access Cultivation 90

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Saturday marked the 4th Annual SIUC Cannabis Science Center Hemp Symposium and an opportunity for me to take a firsthand look at some of the cutting edge research done right here in southern Illinois. The SIU Cannabis Science Center was established to form a collaborative network for cannabis research.

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Hemp Agriculture Events Environment 94

NORML

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch. “Wait, what?!” ” you ask? Tell Senator Crapo that a 2% THC cap is unacceptable and that banking reform can’t wait.

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Banking Marijuana Retail Safety 231

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of medical marijuana has evolved, offering patients alternative avenues for accessing therapeutic cannabis. In states like Florida, where medical marijuana is legal, home cultivation has become a topic of interest, blending the science of horticulture with the art of cultivating a medicinal plant.

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Cultivation Marijuana Environment Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A New York lawmaker on Monday introduced a bill to legalize psilocybin mushrooms for medical purposes and establish facilities where the psychedelic could be grown and administered to patients. There would also be a license for scientists to research the fungi. Source: [link].

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Treatment Legalization Therapy Environment 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Farmer’s Wife celebrated the grand opening of its third dispensary in Missouri’s developing medical cannabis market Aug. Brodsky spent the last decade working in the cannabis industry in California and Colorado before returning home to Missouri shortly after the state legalized medical cannabis in 2018.

Environment 79

Environment Dispensary Retail Education 79

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

(the “ Company ” or “ TGOD “) (TSX: TGOD) (US-OTC: TGODF), a leading producer of premium certified organically grown cannabis, is pleased to announce it completed its first international commercial shipment consisting of cannabis flower and other extracts destined for the highly anticipated South African medical cannabis market.

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Seed-To-Sale Hash Oil Environment 105

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

Patients 52

Patients Legalization Seed-To-Sale Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cannabis companies in California need evidence of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance to operate legally. This law ensures that every project that attempts to work within the state adheres to proper environmental standards and that its operations would have no potential adverse effects on the environment.

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Compliance Compliance Business Law 102

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 8, 2023

In our search to learn more about the craft cannabis coming to Illinois, we thought we’d asked ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue. Unlike the cannabis grown by large companies, craft cannabis is produced on a smaller scale, with a focus on quality over quantity.

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Strains Environment Agriculture Cannabis 95

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2019

Recently, three British MPs went to Canada on a fact-finding cross-party trip to consider the effects of a more relaxed regulatory environment in respect of cannabis. After the trip, the MPs predicted that the UK would follow Canada’s lead and legalise cannabis for adult use within a decade. What substances are at issue?

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Environment Food Seed-To-Sale Medicine 45

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Since 2013, medicinal cannabis has been legalized in the Czech Republic due to the amendment to the Act on pharmaceuticals, otherwise known as Act No. The State Institute for Drug Control regulates cannabis for medical use, and one must meet predetermined and rigorously controlled requirements to use or sell the plant.

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Legalization Pharmaceutical Safety Extraction 59

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. While browsing, you’ll encounter a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, tinctures, and more.

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Dispensary Patients Marijuana Education 52

The Cannigma

JUNE 29, 2022

It’s no secret that most social media platforms aren’t cannabis-friendly. Despite receiving full legalization in 18 states and multiple countries around the world, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will routinely limit the reach of or remove cannabis content. Training the next generation of CannaBusiness owners .

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Media Environment Events Access 85

MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. Cannabis was commonly utilized in various medicinal preparations and tinctures, and it was listed in the US Pharmacopeia until the early 20th century.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Chronic Pain Patients Treatment 52

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. Support for Patient Well-Being The availability of medical marijuana in local communities fosters an environment of support for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As you navigate the complex landscape of marijuana legalization, consider this: behind the haze of legalization lies a stark reality of social equity issues deeply intertwined with historical injustices. Systemic inequalities impact legalization efforts. Cannabis industry must prioritize diversity and inclusion.

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Marijuana Policy Access Programs 52

Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

As you navigate the complex landscape of marijuana legalization, consider this: behind the haze of legalization lies a stark reality of social equity issues deeply intertwined with historical injustices. Systemic inequalities impact legalization efforts. Cannabis industry must prioritize diversity and inclusion.

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Marijuana Policy Access Programs 52

Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

In a revolutionary development that reflects the ever-changing healthcare arena, cannabis nursing has earned official recognition as a specialized field in nursing. What Do Cannabis Nurses Do? Cannabis nurses are crucial in bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and emerging cannabis therapies.

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Education Therapy Patients Research and Development 113

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

As Canada prepares for a federal election on Sept 20th, the Cannabis Council of Canada launched the #FutureofCanadianCannabis 🇨🇦 , a public affairs campaign leveraging the national footprint of Canada’s 700+ cannabis License Holders (LHs). August 19, 2021 – Ottawa, ON.

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Advocacy Research and Development Cannabis Environment 105

The Cannigma

MAY 24, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Pakistan has strict laws governing the possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis. Despite this strict regulatory environment, cannabis has a long-standing cultural history in some regions of Pakistan. Cannabis is sometimes used as part of religious ceremonies or cultural rituals.

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Law Cultivation Hemp Recreational 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Moderated by Jürgen Neumeyer, the managing director of the BvCW, a trade group for German cannabis firms, this fascinating hour-long panel will feature top politicians and policymakers from across the spectrum debating the future of legalization in Germany. ICBC is hosting a unique event this year.

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Events Recreational Decriminalization Environment 105