Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On September 22, 2022, Canada’s Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett, announced the overdue legislative review of Canada’s Cannabis Act (Act). Progress towards providing adults with access to strictly regulated, lower-risk, legal cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation. We stress that current legislative models are available to fix this situation.

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Banking Marijuana Legislation Safety 363

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. and the U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs. even if the business is legal under local or state law.”

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The Joint Blog

MAY 17, 2020

Earlier this week lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced legislation to provide additional economic resources and support in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The post COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Cannabis Banking Relief appeared first on TheJointBlog.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. With the clock ticking, legislators hope to finalize the laws in the following weeks.

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2020

The Coalition letter focuses on the need for small business access to the SBA relief funds as an avenue to protect the progress that has been made by minority entrepreneurs in the emerging legal cannabis marketplaces. You can read the full letter below. These services are especially crucial for vulnerable medical marijuana patients.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

There are some onerous regulations that burden all cannabis operators, such as limited access to banking services and tax code 280E, and then there are state-specific regulatory hurdles that businesses face in each legal market. One of these priorities will likely be reforming state regulations on packaging and labeling, Martin said. “A

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

With Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly session adjourning Friday, May 19, lawmakers are making their final push for legislation, including a cannabis omnibus. The recently drafted omnibus currently includes changes to craft grow canopy space, curbside pickup, and items related to transporting organizations.

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Packaging Agriculture Cannabis Cultivation 98

MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Who has drawn up the legislation and what are its basic aims? AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. What are the provisions for labelling and packaging?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

After his son’s death in 2018 Jim has been asking anybody who will listen in California to help him get legislation over the line to allow end of life patients access medical cannabis in the state’s public health system. Jim Bartell. Dr Larry Bedard. just one of those days when gremlins decided to take on zoom and win!

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

Robbertse said the DTI’s instruction was for the Bill to “authorize” a commercial framework for cannabis and for other national legislation to “enable” commercial trade.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

New – ABA + 51 state bankers associations ask @SenateDems @SenateGOP @SenateBanking @BankingGOP leaders to include "widely supported, bipartisan" #SAFEBanking Act in COMPETES Act so cannabis businesses can access banking in states where cannabis is legal: [link]. — American Bankers Association (@ABABankers) April 28, 2022.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Through these specialized services, Maryland dispensaries play a crucial role in providing accessible and quality medical cannabis options to patients statewide. These expansions aim to increase patient access and address supply shortages experienced in the past.

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Dispensary Programs Access Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Commercialization & Patient Access · Any City, Any State, California. We are a diverse team that shares a deep belief in the critical need for innovation and expanded access in the treatment of mental health conditions. MAPS PBC strives to establish a supportive, equitable and accessible work environment. Executive Summary.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2020

In the month following the death of George Floyd at the hands (the knee rather) of a Minneapolis police officer, we have seen a sweeping wave of legislation in an attempt to quell the situation. Listening to and acting on new legislation in support of ending racial injustice solidifies real representation. Civil unrest continues.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 23, 2020

The lack of funding for marijuana businesses in the stimulus packages, the halt to state legalization efforts, the issues surrounding Massachusetts (yes, those continue), even Mexico’s decision to legalize cannabis – all are caused or colored by the coronavirus. LOS ANGELES LICENSING ISSUES. STATE ISSUES. INTERNATIONAL NEWS.

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Banking Packaging Programs Legislation 101

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

The passage of this legislation greatly immediately accelerates our strategic vision of bringing our cannabis products to international markets as noted by our first international supply agreement out of Cosechemos while we focus expanding our global distribution platform of traditional consumer packaged goods.

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Supply Chain Seed-To-Sale Food Packaging 111

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The proposed legislation, H.R. The proposed legislation, H.R. Provision of accounting services; advertising services; legal or compliance services; IT, software, and communications services; packaging, transportation, or other logistics services. Troy Carter (D-La.) Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.)

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Task the FDA with establishing CBD content limits, packaging and labeling requirements, and determining in which categories of food CBD is appropriate for use. But what is worth noting here is the narrow scope of this legislation. In a press release , U.S. Hemp Roundtable.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2022

Cannabis Legalisation Bill 2022 , introduced in South Australia’s legislative council on May 18, calls for the strict legalisation and regulation of cannabis. The legislation had been originally introduced in November 2021 , but had to be reintroduced in the newest session of Parliament, following an election in March of this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The House of Representatives attempted to pass cannabis reforms this month by attaching riders to spending legislation for fiscal 2020—only to see them get summarily shut down in the Senate. The riders would have prevented the federal government from interfering with legal cannabis companies and eased their access to U.S.

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Banking Packaging Access Business 93

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Task the FDA with establishing CBD content limits, packaging and labeling requirements, and determining in which categories of food CBD is appropriate for use. But what is worth noting here is the narrow scope of this legislation. In a press release , U.S. Hemp Roundtable.

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Food CBD Safety Hemp 66

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 163

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Recognizing this, Cuomo is amending his proposal to allow for the permitting of delivery services as a way to open up access to this new industry even further so more New Yorkers can participate as it grows. In 2019, Governor Cuomo signed legislation to decriminalize the penalties for unlawful possession of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2022

package), virtually criminalizing the full spectrum hemp industry. Please use our State Action Center to urge legislators to excise the age restrictions from SB 591. This week, Colorado legislators introduced SB 22-205 , legislation aimed at addressing the growing issue of intoxicating compounds being sold under the hemp name.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This plan will next be sent to the European Commission for a review before it goes to German lawmakers to actually put together the operative legislation. Consumption lounges and online sales are also being considered in an effort to stamp out the illegal market in order to increase access and convenience.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S. notably by authorizing and encouraging access to federal research funding for hemp, and removing restrictions on banking, water rights, and other regulatory roadblocks the hemp industry currently faces. Hemp Crop Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At-large board member Andrew Turnage, Executive Director at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising. Their work informed several letters to Congress regarding national cannabis policy priorities and comments on proposed federal legislation to legalize cannabis federally.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Acting in one fell swoop, on September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 cannabis-related legislative bills into law. Below is a discussion of the cannabis-centric Senate and Assembly bills adopted during the 2022 Legislative session. SB 1186– Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

With a new year, comes a new legislative session, which started on January 10, 2022 here in Washington state. or more milligrams per serving or two or more milligrams total in the packaged product of any cannabinoid that may be impairing. The proposed legislation also defines other key terms. Products that contain 0.5

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Word, Excel, Access); • Preparing a variety of written communications such as testimony, fact sheets, and reports; • Planning and organization skills; • Ability to work independently, as well as with teams; and. Benefits Package: The Commission is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs.

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Business Legislation Access Policy 59

NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislation has been pre-filed, House Bill 595 / Senate Bill 962, seeking to protect medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination.

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