Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. First, State Senator Jeff Irwin re-introduced a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi on a statewide basis. consistent and accurate dosing).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

And it gives people who have been harmed by these draconian laws a chance to move forward and embrace some semblance of the life they have long been denied.”. Ensures individuals with drug convictions can gain access to drivers’ licenses. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But despite increasing acceptance by the public, and commercial investment in psychedelic therapies, aging federal laws stem the flow of vital research. Despite overwhelming evidence that psilocybin is misclassified, this barrier restricts research, stifles competition and innovation, and inhibits access. For two decades, U.S.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. Now, a psychedelic-focused bill aimed at reforming laws surrounding psychedelics further in the state has successfully qualified for the November ballot. city to do so. Colorado could legalize psychedelics.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

So according to the DEA, its abuse potential is high and it has no medical use. Also, according to the DEA, “the history of human experience probably goes back several hundred years since DMT usage is associated with a number of religious practices and rituals.” BREAKING: City of Seattle Decriminalizes Psychedelics.

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NewsMunchies

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Psychedelic mushrooms are not legal, per se , but cities and states have decriminalized the plant, meaning law enforcement will not arrest those in possession of it. The War on Drugs is a failure and continuing to focus law enforcement resources on people using cannabis and psilocybin doesn’t make sense. Let’s put science first.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

Colorado could decriminalize the personal use and possession of certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including “magic mushrooms,” and create a Natural Medicine Access Program, according to a voter initiative on the November ballot. Oregon also was the first state to decriminalize certain other drugs with 2020’s passage of Measure 110.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

Enabling more study of the cannabis plant may also play a role in convincing other states and the Federal Government to decriminalize or otherwise regulate it. As a refresher, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducts the licensing process that enables researchers to gain access to cannabis product.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). By Allison Campbell.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., DEA and the Controlled Substances Act.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. There are questions about the logistics of opening and running one of these types of businesses, given the complex interplay of laws and regulations promulgated by bodies from the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The President could pursue the appointment of agency officials who favor descheduling, or use executive orders to direct DEA, HHS, and FDA to consider administrative descheduling of marijuana. Number one, I think we should decriminalize marijuana, period. We’re beyond that.”. The FDA Director role continues to be unfilled.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. Study findings indicated that those who had previously taken LSD and psilocybin reported a greater sense of “nature relatedness.”

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Mace’s bill, while decriminalizing cannabis completely and getting it off of schedule I, would also have the Feds regulate cannabis like alcohol while deferring ultimately to the states on licensing and other commercial regulations. The enforcement role moves from DEA to ATF. Age limits (21). ” SBA fairness.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

Being categorized as Schedule I means these drugs have no accepted medical use, are considered at elevated risk for abuse, and, with limited exceptions (like an approved clinical trial as discussed below), are illegal to possess, sell, or consume under federal law. Emerging Non-Medical State-Regulated Path. Non-Commercial Operations.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. The governor of New Mexico signed a legalization bill into law in 2021, and residents can now grow and possess cannabis, but it will not be available for retail sale until 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

having served most recently as Co-Lead of the 60-lawyer Cannabis Practice Group for an AmLaw 100 law firm. Authority- A veritable alphabet soup of government agencies will be involved in regulating and enforcing the new law. The fate of the SAFE Banking Act to enhance banking access for cannabis companies, which Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2020

CLICK IMAGE TO ACCESS COMMITTEE INFO PAGE. The MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana and THC at the federal level by removing it from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as an addictive drug that has no accepted medical use, akin to heroin. Legislation.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. There are questions about the logistics of opening and running one of these types of businesses, given the complex interplay of laws and regulations promulgated by bodies from the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% and 2.3%, respectively.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Many producers expressed concerns that the DEA’s interim final rule would criminalize the processing of hemp extracts. The bill would also get rid of the USDA’s requirement that only DEA laboratories can test hemp products. There are currently zero DEA registered labs in my home state and [only] one in New England,” Pingree said.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. Federal Law Possession of cannabis in the U.S.

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