Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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Access Law Patients Programs 98

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 184

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The requirement, which appears in a set of draft rules for the regulatory framework of the state’s adult-use or recreational marijuana program, “would needlessly expose customers and workers in the cannabis industry to privacy-violating tracking and data collection,” the ACLU said in a letter to the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy this week.

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Dispensary Policy Data Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? FL resident? IN resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 243

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session. “The Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted an advocacy training day on Saturday with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.”

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Today, more than one in five Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of marijuana is legal under state statute. These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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Marijuana History State Laws Programs 262

SpeedWeed

JULY 23, 2021

The report went on to say that there are some indications that Amazon “is interested in trying to convince other companies and Congress to support legalization,” with a “number of advocacy and industry groups, including Drug Policy Alliance, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and Canopy Growth Inc.,

Policy 52

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Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

Federal laws currently classify psilocybin as a Schedule I drug alongside addictive drugs like cocaine and fentanyl. According to state laws, this hallucinogen belongs to the same groups as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. His advocacy brings the drug reform movement to Capitol Hill. ” Recently, Sen.

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Access Legalization Research and Development Legislation 97

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety.

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Dispensary Patients Marijuana Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Advocacy Groups Celebrate. 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. MPP noted that S.B. 1201 will legalize possession of up to one and a half ounces for adults 21 and over.

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Legalization Policy Retail Cultivation 122

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. However, fewer than one-third of these programs provide automatic relief. Local officials in Clark County (population: 2.2

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Decriminalization Programs Collective Cannabis 97

Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

Although recreational weed will not be officially sold in the state for the next 16 months, Delawareans are free to possess and consume it in their private residences in personal-use quantities. Employers are also to maintain a zero-tolerance cannabis policy. states that have legalized the adult use of marijuana.

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Recreational Legalization Legislation Advocacy 84

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus.

Legislation 124

Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 124

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 277

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards.

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Law Policy Programs Topical 45

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. Legislation is pending, SF 104 / HF 221, to expand Iowa’s narrow medical cannabidiol (CBD) law. AZ resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 172

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market. This week, U.S. California. CA resident?

Legislation 108

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 108

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

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Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When it comes to cannabis, however, it is sometimes difficult to separate law and policy.

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Marijuana Policy Law Programs 99

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 171

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program.

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Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters. During law school, Ms.

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Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical marijuana is legal , students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court. HARTFORD, Conn.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of HR 1647.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 185

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. NY resident? New Mexico.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

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. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 164

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. CA resident? HI resident? IA resident? OR resident?

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 185

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The next thing that comes is conference,” said Chelsea Wise, founder of advocacy group Marijuana Justice, in a phone interview with Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. Wise and others have highlighted several key issues that need to be addressed for the state to achieve equitable legalization. Where are things now?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The 54-year-old is enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program to ease post-traumatic stress and anxiety. A new state law in June broadly legalized marijuana for adults and authorized up to a dozen home-grown plants per household for personal use — with no weight limit. “I

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Legalization Decriminalization Recreational State Laws 52

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

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Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 118

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, HF 754 and SF 599, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 147

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

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Legislation Hemp Access Patients 165

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. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. CO resident? Connecticut. FL resident?

Legislation 144

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 144

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

HB 4016 also tasks the OLCC with adopting rules to establish a program to assign expired, relinquished or otherwise suspended producer licenses to qualified applicants. This bill arose from the ashes of Oregon’s failed attempt in 2021 to create a cannabis equity program ( HB 3112 (2021) ). Senate Bill 1587 – Separate Hemp Lien Bill.

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Banking Legislation Hemp Programs 52