Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For employers who are not exempt, the employer has a fair amount of discretion in creating marijuana policies, according to Zaino and CBIA HR Counsel Diane Mokriski. You can still draft a policy that essentially preserves the current protections you have as an employer, you just have to draft a policy,” added Zaino.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

The American Association of Insurance Services has expanded its Cannabis Businessowners Policy into Nevada , making it the third state to approve the insurance program, along with Colorado and California, according to a Property Casualty 360 report. Cannabis Business Insurance Policy Approved in Nevada.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

On the business end, the MORE Act also sets a 5 percent federal tax on all cannabis sales. Justin Strekal: It’s important to remember that none of the states that have reformed their cannabis policies — whether medical or adult-use — were predicated on if Congress decides to move marijuana to Schedule II or III or IV.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2020

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a legislative hearing, “ Cannabis Policies for the New Decade ,” during which they considered multiple legislative bills aimed at amending federal cannabis laws. He continued: “The fact of the matter is that legalization and regulation work.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2021

Business Insider report is behind a paywall at. government on cannabis policy during the second quarter of this year, Business Insider reported. The report did not detail exactly which aspects of cannabis policy were the focus of Amazon’s recent lobbying activity. MJ Biz write.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2020

Social Distancing Policies for Marijuana and Liquor Businesses. Per Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-12 on March 23, 2020, all cannabis and liquor businesses must designate an employee or officer to establish, implement, and enforce social distancing policies, consistent with guidance from the Oregon Health Authority.

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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. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2023

Marijuana Moment reports Video game streaming company Twitch has updated its branding policy for streamers, prohibiting promotions of marijuana businesses and products while explicitly allowing alcohol partnerships.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Marijuana Law, Policy, and Authority is a first-of-its-kind law school casebook in a rapidly-emerging and exciting new field. The helpful organization intersperses these issues of substantive law, policy, and authority throughout the discussion of users, suppliers, and third parties. Policy Toward Marijuana Users. CHAPTER 10.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

But, this new reality doesn’t mean that we don’t have the ability to positively influence federal policy. If you want to see a robust consumer-oriented cannabis marketplace, then we must act now to protect these small businesses. And, that’s why I am asking for your help right now.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

As part of New York Cannabis Control Board’s (CCB) meeting on August 15, 2022, the CCB proposed and approved John Kagia as the Office of Cannabis Management’s Director of Policy. From the OCM’s position posting , the Director of Policy’s duties will include (but will not be limited to!)

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MAY 29, 2023

… first adopted the Wollongong CBD Night Time Economy Policy. … and expanding businesses in the CBD. These include gyms, Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 8, 2023

The National Cannabis Policy Summit’s Congressional Forum convenes cannabis advocates, patients, business leaders and policy experts for an afternoon of keynote addresses and discussions featuring Members of Congress in the Capitol Visitors Center’s Congressional Auditorium.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

. “In this era of tremendous uncertainty, it is crucial that policymakers use every tool in their toolkit to promote public health and safety. By implementing these common-sense reforms, we can ensure a safer environment for those who work in this essential industry and those who they provide for,” said NORML’s Strekal.

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Veriheal

MARCH 21, 2022

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2019

Today, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled Unlocked Potential? Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

However, Google recently has decided to relax its advertising policies– at least around hemp and hemp CBD products. The post Google Changes Its CBD Advertising Policies appeared first on Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP. Google was also on this list, and we all know how critical Google is for online advertising. those FDA letters ).

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is a prominent tribal law firm providing legal representation and advocacy in a broad range of services, with an emphasis in tribal law and federal Indian law serving tribal nations, tribal business enterprises and tribal organizations throughout the United States.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Policy Pathway For A Post-Election German Recreational Cannabis Market Outlined In A New Report – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Today I want to look at some policy exclusions to point out potentially problematic terms that you may notice when reviewing your insurance contract during your annual insurance audit. They are complicated, and they are not written like other contracts, which makes them worse to read than a normal business contract.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

businesses are marijuana related businesses (MRBs). The closest we have to a federal framework is from this 2018 SBA Policy Notice , which categorizes MRBs as “direct”, “indirect”, and “hemp-related businesses.” These businesses are lower risk for banks than Tier I. All businesses are MRBs. That’s wrong.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Increasingly, cannabis businesses, particularly dispensaries, are targets for robbery or other criminal activity. The reason that cannabis businesses are being hit particularly hard is not hard to fathom. Federal law still treats cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, which means businesses have limited access to banking.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2021

African Business reports on an industry caught in the middle most important election the country has held in a generation.… The post Article: Uganda “policy towards cannabis is currently a haze of confusion” first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Complying with cannabis business regulations presents a challenge for start-ups and smaller firms. In the United States, many industries lack well thought out regulatory policy. Some industries, like cannabis, suffer from over-regulation, overwhelming smaller businesses with the legal costs of compliance.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

As those in the cannabis industry are fully aware, the option of bankruptcy has not been available to cannabis or many cannabis-adjacent businesses to date. A recent case highlights perhaps another specific scenario in which a distressed cannabis business was given the chance to pursue bankruptcy under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

Laws around cannabis are complex and ever-changing, making legal compliance a significant challenge for cannabis businesses. With a cross-disciplinary approach to key industry sectors, this certificate gives you the information and insights needed to participate in the world of cannabis regulation, compliance and public policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Are you a cannabis policy wonk looking to put your knowledge to work? Demonstrated experience in cannabis law, policy, or compliance required. Demonstrated experience in cannabis law, policy, or compliance required. Must complete 1 blog per week 500-700 words written in 1.5 – 2 hours targeting cannabis business owners.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

We heard from regulators, politicians, and most importantly, cannabis businesses. One common refrain we heard from producers was a new policy from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) with regards to how the board is enforcing rules surrounding plant canopy. More importantly, the message states the following.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2023

Authors Molly DiBianca , Robert T. Hoban On April 23, Delaware became the 22nd state in the country to legalize marijuana for recreational use. With the passage of the new law, Delaware employers face new challenges and questions. This article is intended to offer some answers. The Law The change in the law results from the passage […]

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

This week, the Minority Cannabis Business Association unveiled their Municipal Ordinance model on how localities can administer new business licenses in a fashion that promote minority entrepreneurs and ensure that the emerging industry will not be dominated by a flood on new investors who have not been harmed by the consequences of prohibition.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MAY 4, 2023

DOVER—Following the enactment of marijuana legalization and regulation, the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is urging member businesses to implement. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2023

Read the full report & take action at [link] Concerned that big businesses are taking over the cannabis industry? Today, we're launching our Anti-Monopoly Toolkit! This toolkit is for you. It’s easier to tackle this issue when we work together.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 5, 2021

On October 1, 2021, the Department of Consumer Protection (the “Department”) published policies and procedures pertaining to the regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis (the “Regulations”) in accordance with Public Act 21-1. The Regulations will become effective on October 16, 2021. Operational Policy_PR2021-036 (1) (1).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Likewise, a zero-tolerance marijuana policy may no longer be viable under state legalization laws. 20 January 2022. by Todd A. Gray , Joseph Fiorello and Sean Wood.

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