Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

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Policy 52

Policy Research and Development Advocacy Environment 52

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”. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal includes a one-time $20.5

Data 52

Data Access Business Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors. About TraceTrust.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). It also goes against the principle of harm reduction, which is one basis of medical cannabis legalization policy.

Chronic Pain 104

Chronic Pain Recreational Patients Medicine 104

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements from retailers to processors and producers. Logically the burden of compliance would likely be shifted to them. Retails and processors may also require producers to indemnify them, even if they certify to complaint product.

Compliance 81

Compliance Compliance Retail Concentrates 81

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps refused to change its policy at the time, citing Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which gives platforms like Facebook and YouTube safe harbor from being held liable for the content their users post. It said that “later this year” it would begin requiring U.S.

Policy 72

Policy Business Dispensary Compliance 72

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements by retailers to processors and producers. Because producers alone have direct control over pesticide use and avoidance procedures pre-harvest, the burden of compliance will likely be shifted to them.

Compliance 72

Compliance Compliance Retail Concentrates 72

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s essential to be aware of the specific laws in your state to remain in compliance. Understanding MMJ regulations on a state-by-state basis is essential for both patients seeking access to MMJ and the businesses and professionals operating within this industry. These businesses are responsible for distributing MMJ to patients.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. Presently, V.A.

Legislation 269

Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 269

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

Legislation 145

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145

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. Strengthening tax enforcement policies to increase tax compliance and collection and reduce unfair competition.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Collective Retail Programs 52

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. A medical cannabis access bill was signed into law in the U.S. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5595, to permit the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over.

Legislation 161

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 161

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. 2022 Regular Session.

Legislation 105

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 105

Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

However, as with any retail establishment, security is a significant concern for cannabis dispensaries. In addition to these risks, there is also the threat of regulatory compliance violations. The footage should be stored in a secure location and only accessed by authorized personnel.

Dispensary 94

Dispensary Compliance Compliance Events 94

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

They include things like: Track and Trace Compliance. Hands down one of the most common things we hear about from businesses facing inspections is questions about METRC compliance. It’s not uncommon for the agency to send notices of compliance demanding correction of METRC tagging issues within just a couple of days.

Compliance 82

Compliance Compliance Cultivation Cannabis 82

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. CO resident? Update : H.333

Legislation 168

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 168

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

Legislation 187

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 187

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. GA resident?

Legislation 160

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 160

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Tony Repanich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shield Compliance , a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. Because there’s a lot of compliance issues in place here. Welcome, Tony.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Banking Data 52

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access.

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 177

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 177

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. AL resident? AL resident? California. CA resident?

Legislation 145

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 145

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law to allow the production and retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access.

Legislation 187

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 187

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 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. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. per ounce of flower, $3.00

Legalization 52

Legalization Collective Education Cultivation 52

United Patients Group

JANUARY 4, 2024

These roles complement healthcare practitioners’ vital work and shape the future of healthcare delivery, policy, and administration. Tasked with overseeing budgets, managing personnel, and implementing policies, healthcare administrators are instrumental in maintaining the integrity of healthcare delivery systems.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Patients Data Policy 52

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in school. A subcommittee of the U.S. CO resident?

Legislation 173

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 173

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Separately, House Bill 7371 would establish a regulatory framework for the licensed retail sale of adult use marijuana. Legislation is pending, HF 766 / SF 1070, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

Legislation 144

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 144

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Federal law still treats cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, which means businesses have limited access to banking. A policy should be in place for employees to conduct inspections on a regular basis and to promptly document and report any observed potential hazards.

Business 82

Business Policy Events Conditions 82

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

Legislation 166

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 166

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. GA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of industrial hemp production.

Legislation 170

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 170

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Separately, House Bill 7371 would establish a regulatory framework for the licensed retail sale of adult use marijuana. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. CT resident? DE resident? DE resident? GA resident?

Legislation 135

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 135

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. Separately, House Bill 7371 would establish a regulatory framework for the licensed retail sale of adult-use marijuana. CT resident?

Legislation 165

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

Webber Wentzel policy document has become the main navigational instrument. It envisages a complete overhaul of the current licensing system with the cultivation of cannabis not requiring a license per se, but only in certain cases, such as processing, retailing, import and export. Cannabiz Africa reported last week that.

Law 52

Law Supply Chain Legalization Legislation 52

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

Legislation 110

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 110

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

At the state level this week, activists gathered in Denver in conjunction with Colorado and Denver NORML chapters to lobby their state lawmakers in favor of workplace drug testing reforms, social consumption, parental protections and expanding access to the state’s medical cannabis program. HI resident? HI resident? IA resident? MO resident?

Legislation 150

Legislation Patients Oil Hemp 150

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. CT resident? DE resident? FL resident? IA resident? LA resident?

Legislation 148

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 148