SpeedWeed

AUGUST 27, 2021

With the company’s previously announced acquisition of OhiGrow, LLC, one of 34 licensed cultivators in Ohio, and Ohio Green Grow LLC (collectively, “OhiGrow”), Jushi expects to start its first cannabis plants this month at the OhiGrow facility in Toledo, Ohio. ” View original article.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

On March 31, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 2870 , which “creates a new social equity program that provides business opportunities to people from disproportionately-harmed communities so they can benefit economically from the cannabis industry and become a cannabis retailer.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

For many, it feels like Alabama’s medical cannabis program has been a work in progress for years. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, tasked with issuing rules for cultivation activities, issued its proposed rule , “Medical Cannabis Cultivation,” on May 17, 2022. It was a year ago when this all started.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2016, Pennsylvania adopted Act 16, becoming one of 38 states that have medical marijuana programs in the United States. While COVID fast-tracked certain aspects of the PA cannabis industry, major hurdles, like access to proper banking services, still plague operators in the space. January 6, 2022. Author Jay Majitov.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In preparation, the CCA established a framework for cannabis business licensing, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing, and adult-use retail sales that would be regulated by a newly formed Cannabis Control Authority. Agencies tasked with moving the program forward are currently putting their efforts on hold until after 2023.”

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

monetary banking protocols in banking cannabis and hemp operations. This honor is part of a financial services certification program overseen by the Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) in collaboration with state attorneys general. . ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Dec. Department of Treasury and FinCEN.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2019

On May 13th New Jersey’s Department of Health (“DOH”) amended it Medicinal Marijuana Program Rules, N.J.A.C. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order #6 tasking the DOH with reviewing all Medicinal Marijuana Program (“Program”) aspects to expand access and eliminate bureaucratic barriers. 24:6I-1, Et.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 21, 2022

SAFE Banking made it into the NDAA, but will it stay there? safe banking. The SAFE Banking Act passed the House of Representatives yet again. They finalized rules for retail licenses and accepted more applications for cultivation permits. Most of the news this week concerns Congressional action. and finally.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Cuomo’s administration projects that legalization could generate 30,000 to 60,000 jobs across New York and that tax collection from the program could reach $350 million annually, the release states. ” Lawmakers could vote on the legislation as early as Tuesday. View original article.

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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) ). House Joint Resolution 205 – State Banking.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Social equity programs are a relatively new phenomenon in the U.S. That makes it worthwhile for industry insiders and activists to examine how some of the programs have done – particularly as more states, and perhaps Congress, consider legalizing marijuana and incorporating social equity in some form. The Oakland and L.A.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our firm has been representing businesses in the space for many years before that, in states with more mature licensing programs. Indeed, just like when these states started licensing, cannabis is still on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 280E is still a nuisance, big banks still won’t bank cannabis money , and so on.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 30, 2023

We note that SAFE Banking is still a topic of conversation on Capitol Hill, and that cannabis made an appearance in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. CAPITOL HILL SAFE Banking is getting some rhetorical love in the Senate. This week, we remind everyone that retail sales of cannabis will begin on Saturday in Maryland.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

This landmark legislation legalized the use and cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes by patients with a valid recommendation from a physician. Together, these laws provide a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the cultivation, distribution, and use of both medical and recreational cannabis.

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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.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1648, to remove all criminal and civil penalties for the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana by adults. FL resident? IN resident? New Hampshire.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

The statute: Legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and cultivation of up to three mature and three immature cannabis plants per dwelling for personal use. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator License. MDARD will continue to regulate hemp cultivation.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2019

On December 3, 2019, four federal agencies, in consultation with state banking regulators, clarified the legal status of hemp growth and production under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for banks 1 providing financial services to hemp-related businesses. JD Supra Release. Background. The Joint Statement.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S. We’ve seen hemp cultivation significantly expand in the U.S. in 2018, with over triple the number of acres planted in hemp compared to last year and the addition of 4 more states with hemp programs,” said Eric Steenstra, President of Vote Hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. Lyon leads the firm’s research effort and focus on cannabis. His coverage of U.S. MSOs complements Mr. Catherwood’s longstanding REIT coverage, which is inclusive of cannabis-related REIT companies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

million cultivated marijuana plants and made more than 6,600 marijuana-related arrests in 2021, according to annual data compiled by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. . million cultivated cannabis plants last year – a 20 percent increase over 2020’s totals. million plants via its domestic eradication program.

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The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It is far more cost-effective to cultivate your own cannabis than to get it from the street, a dispensary, a coffee shop, or a social club. While seed banks outside the country offer seeds for “souvenir reasons,” it is unlawful to bring marijuana seeds into the country. To Conclude.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

He also pointed out inconsistencies in banking practices due to federal prohibition. Specifically, Thomas referred to legislation passed by Congress every year since 2015 prohibiting the Justice Department from interfering in states’ medical cannabis access programs. 20-645_9p6b.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

Her father wanted to take the business further than cultivation and turn it into a full seed-to-sale business. Traditional methods weren’t available, like getting a loan from the bank, because the industry was still federally illegal.”. So, she left her job and jumped on board to help her father build the company, she said. . “At

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The following year, Greek lawmakers approved a law to allow the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis with up to 0.2% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which was followed in 2021 by the approval of a bill to legalize the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana with more than 0.2% How do Greeks generally view marijuana?

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 25, 2019

On Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee had a hearing on cannabanking. What the SAFE Act would do for banking, the CLAIM act would do for insurance. The Ohio legislature passed a bill allowing in-state hemp cultivation. In Utah , growers have been chosen for their medicinal cannabis program. Jerry Nadler (D-NJ) and Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2021

The 14-member board is now fully staffed and ready to oversee the state’s forthcoming medical cannabis program. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission received its final appointments this week, and the 14-member board is now fully staffed and ready to oversee the state’s forthcoming medical cannabis program.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

Tom Wolf (D) was quoted as saying in an official press release: “It’s been five years since Pennsylvania legalized medical [cannabis], and in that time the Department of Health has examined the program’s successes and challenges and made important recommendations on improving the law. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Bill: About HB 1024 .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

First organized by meat cutters and butchers in 1937, the Local 328 now represents workers in myriad industries, including retail food, institutional food, health care, banking, transportation, manufacturing, barbers, cosmetologists and now cannabis. UFCW’s Push to Unionize Cannabis Workers. Does Company Size Matter? in February 2020.

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MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 6, 2023

The need for 24/7 surveillance, access control, burglary alarm sensors and dozens of surveillance cameras to monitor a cultivation facility comes at a hefty cost. For comparison, Ohio had 10 medical cannabis licenses for the entire state when its program began. Most legal-use states have strict security and monitoring regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

Momentum Builds in Senate for Passing SAFE Act – Bipartisan support in the Senate grows for passage of the SAFE Banking Act, which would facilitate banking access for cannabis companies. MS – A total of 10 counties and 17 municipalities have opted out of participating in Mississippi’s new medical cannabis program.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

House Financial Services Committee has passed The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 out of committee this week. 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. House Judiciary Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

The statute: Legalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana and cultivation of up to three mature and three immature cannabis plants per dwelling for personal use. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator License. MDARD will continue to regulate hemp cultivation.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Both sides of the aisle support cannabis reform, with multiple federal bills seeking to address everything from banking to social justice. Cannabis banking was originally included in the federal defense spending bill but stripped from it at the last moment. Federal Cannabis Reform (or not). Trade Samples. Emergency Regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Many of the 21 current cultivation facilities are expanding capacity, but it will take time before those efforts result in an increased supply of cannabis. Further, the state has no immediate plans to license any new large-scale cultivation centers. It does, however, plan to issue up to 40 licenses to smaller “craft growers” by July 1.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Declan O’Scanlon (R-Red Bank) was promising home cultivation for medical patients. After the fast flurry of paper was over, home cultivation was gone, civil fines did not have a Senate sponsor, and expungements were on hold. Annette Quijano (D-Hudson) was floating $50 civil fines for possession.

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