Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Policy Communications Associate. Overview: Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright Policy Communications Associate to join our Government Relations team. Monitor and analyze national, state, and local cannabis policies. Develop policy briefs, whitepapers, PowerPoint presentations, and other external-facing policy documents.

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Policy Research and Development Advocacy Environment 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Apple customers can now place orders from licensed retailers directly within the Weedmaps iOS app. This new feature not only allows Weedmaps customers to browse and discover cannabis products and deals in their area, but it also allows for orders to be submitted directly with licensed retailers via a single, seamless in-app experience.

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Retail Business Strains Policy 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Whitney Economics has announced a partnership with cutting-edge cannabis policy firm Square Root Group, LLC to offer full-scale economic analysis and policy solutions to improve the performance of U.S. While the federal debate continues, the diversity of policy approaches across 37 legal cannabis states + D.C. Press Release.

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Policy Hemp Education Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors. About TraceTrust.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

“Surprisingly, many retailers didn’t understand that they collect personal information, despite the fact that all private licensed liquor and cannabis retailers collect some form of personal information from employees and customers who enter physical stores or make purchases online,” said Commissioner Michael McEvoy. THE REPORT.

Retail 81

Retail Collective History Compliance 81

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. CEQA), a complex statewide policy of environmental protection fraught with potential traps for those unversed in the law, before an operator is eligible to be awarded a cannabis state license. Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Whitney Hodges.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This bulletin is offered in response to stakeholders who have requested additional guidance regarding delta-8 THC following the release of LCB Policy Statement #PS21-01 on April 28, 2021. Policy Statement #PS21-01 referenced that under RCW 69.50.204 , delta-8 THC and synthetic equivalents are Schedule 1 controlled substances.

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THC Hemp CBD Education 107

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Assessment of Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries’ Compliance With Underage Access and Marketing Restrictions in California. 2 However, little is known about whether cannabis retailers comply. We assessed the compliance of RCDs with underage access and marketing restrictions in California. Research Letter. August 16, 2021.

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Dispensary Compliance Compliance Access 105

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Common sense should dictate this retailer be given a small fine as a way of indicating that honesty is the best policy. Marijuana Retail Report. The company discovered the error and reported it to the Cannabis Compliance Board three days after the sale.

Dispensary 98

Dispensary Marijuana Compliance Compliance 98

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). It also goes against the principle of harm reduction, which is one basis of medical cannabis legalization policy.

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Chronic Pain Recreational Patients Medicine 104

MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 6, 2023

Federal Cannabis Policies: What’s New. What else do you need to know to properly navigate the state’s regulatory compliance standards and the local laws, how they are enforced and how the officials of the state regulatory boards interpret the law? One example of an expensive regulatory demand is in security compliance.

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Legalization Compliance Compliance Research and Development 246

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps refused to change its policy at the time, citing Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which gives platforms like Facebook and YouTube safe harbor from being held liable for the content their users post. It said that “later this year” it would begin requiring U.S.

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Policy Business Dispensary Compliance 72

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.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Over the years, we’ve dealt with many, many compliance-related issues, including Notices of Proposed License Cancellation to licensee clients from OLCC. In the early days, OLCC emphasized “teaching compliance” and working with licensees who made mistakes—honestly or otherwise. But the client here was finished.

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Policy Compliance Compliance Supply Chain 95

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Our latest report reviews the proposed legislation’s industry impact across a range of issues including the de-scheduling of cannabis, federal tax structure, designation of regulatory agencies and governance policies, and expungement of cannabis convictions. Download Your Free Copy Now.

Data 105

Data Compliance Compliance Legislation 105

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements from retailers to processors and producers. Logically the burden of compliance would likely be shifted to them. Retails and processors may also require producers to indemnify them, even if they certify to complaint product.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Concentrates 81

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a proactive leader, the Retail Regulatory Counsel will lead and develop the Regulatory Compliance Retail group and will be a knowledge expert for cannabis compliance regulations related to Retail Operations and Asset Protection Solutions (“APS”) in states where GTI operates and in expansion markets as the company grows.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Environment 52

Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

This year, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) likely will look at, to start: temporary rules it had adopted under the Governor’s clumsy tax compliance mandate; the 2023 legislative session’s new cannabis laws ; leftover business from the 2022 session; and certain COVID-era policies. The former seems more likely.

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Compliance Compliance Topical Retail 90

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s essential to be aware of the specific laws in your state to remain in compliance. To fully grasp the legal status of medical marijuana, one must consider both state-specific regulations and federal policies. Dispensaries and MMJ Laws: Retail Regulations Dispensaries are a crucial part of the medical marijuana ecosystem.

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Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements by retailers to processors and producers. Because producers alone have direct control over pesticide use and avoidance procedures pre-harvest, the burden of compliance will likely be shifted to them.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Concentrates 72

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. 2022 Regular Session.

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Legislation Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 105

MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization presents an opportunity to address historical injustices associated with cannabis prohibition, particularly concerning marginalized communities disproportionately affected by past enforcement policies. Additionally, legalization generates jobs in regulatory and compliance roles, such as inspectors and compliance officers.

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Legalization Access Programs Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

The board unanimously adopted three emergency rules, covering medical cannabis, compliance and enforcement of cannabis laws in Vermont, as well as the regulation of retail sites. In addition to voting on medical cannabis, the Board discussed social equity policies and background check procedures for applicants.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

Rodriguez represents manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and suppliers in all aspects of their businesses, including federal and state licensing, tax and regulatory compliance, administrative disputes involving federal and state agencies, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial agreements. RICHMOND, Va.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Business 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, I speak with Tony Repanich, President and Chief Operating Officer of Shield Compliance , a comprehensive compliance management platform for banking cannabis-related businesses. Because there’s a lot of compliance issues in place here. Welcome, Tony.

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Compliance Compliance Banking Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC).

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Programs Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

The Company expects this to drive significant incremental revenue growth at retail. Today, HempFusion and its family of brands are one of the select few CBD companies that stand fully prepared to meet or exceed US & global compliance standards. HempFusion’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.

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Retail CBD Extraction Research and Development 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

The Corporate Counsel – Commercial Transactions will principally provide legal counsel in the areas of real property and complex commercial transactions but will also assist in legal areas ranging from general corporate matters, corporate compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, employment, litigation, and training.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Compliance Compliance Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

(TSX:CBD.U) (OTCQX:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO) (“HempFusion” or the “Company”), a leading health and wellness Company offering premium probiotic supplements and products containing CBD, applauds California’s Assembly Bill 45 permitting the retail sale of products containing hemp-derived extracts and CBD. Investor Relations Eric Balshin. +1

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Retail Research and Development Events Hemp 52

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

They include things like: Track and Trace Compliance. Hands down one of the most common things we hear about from businesses facing inspections is questions about METRC compliance. It’s not uncommon for the agency to send notices of compliance demanding correction of METRC tagging issues within just a couple of days.

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Compliance Compliance Cultivation Cannabis 82

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

We know that current tax policies disproportionately burden cannabis farmers and small businesses and create instability throughout the supply chain, ultimately undermining the societal benefits of a taxed and regulated market. Strengthening tax enforcement policies to increase tax compliance and collection and reduce unfair competition.

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Supply Chain Collective Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 142

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. per ounce of flower, $3.00

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Legalization Collective Education Cultivation 52

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

It’s a policy idea, or directive. I’ll be interested to see how industry feels about this policy change. Flower prices are depressed due to production overcapacity and declining retail sales. If you follow the rules, you really don’t have to worry about OLCC compliance programs and pronouncements.

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Environment Compliance Compliance Policy 77

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

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. Attorneys are usually the ones best positioned to critique bad business regulations and advocate for better policy.

Business 70

Business Advocacy Policy Legislation 70

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Maine regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. AL resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 142