Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

Report shows Maine’s adult use program is ahead of pace set by other states, to serve as foundation for expansion of stakeholder outreach by OCP . Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher. “We OCP strives to be a model of good governance for the cannabis industry.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As a result, many of the provisions that created the structure for Virginia’s adult-use cannabis program, and the framework for regulations to be issued by the [Cannabis Control] Authority, are no longer effective. Agencies tasked with moving the program forward are currently putting their efforts on hold until after 2023.”

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Exciting developments lie ahead for European Union (EU) marijuana legalization. It is inevitable that marijuana legalization sweeps the globe–if you haven’t seen it yet, please watch our webinar with Clifford Chance about the existing global economy of marijuana. The stage is being set for a EU marijuana legalization wave.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does not have a position on cannabis legalization.”. Legal cannabis raises home value. Key Findings. The seven states (plus D.C.)

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. In the decision in Ceballos v. 22-25130 (1). The court reasoned, in Ceballos v.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They also support a social equity program that provides opportunities to those disproportionally hurt by the war on drugs. Both say their law school experiences — particularly in negotiation, writing, and problem solving — have helped them succeed in this growing legal industry.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

An end-of-year announcement stipulated that a $30 million fund will be designated specifically for harm reduction programs to help combat drug addiction. Fortunately, programs that provide naloxone kit distribution, resource connections, and needle exchanges can expect to receive plenty of financial support.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

As such, we provide you with a comprehensive guide for veterans using medical cannabis and the various aspects of it, including its usage, accessibility, legal considerations, healthcare options, and available resources. Monitoring for Side Effects: Like any medication, medical marijuana may cause side effects in some individuals.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The American South has been one of the toughest (weed) cookies to crack when it comes to marijuana reform, despite legalization’s wildfire spread over the past half-decade. To be fair, Democrats didn’t mention weed legalization on their party’s official platform until 2016.). JM Pedini | Photo by Adam Ewing.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

From understanding dispensary etiquette to exploring product selection and legal considerations, we’ll cover everything you need to know for a successful MMJ journey in Ohio. Dispensaries prioritize patient education, providing information on various strains, consumption methods, and dosage recommendations.

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Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

are increasingly relaxing their cannabis laws, it’s no surprise that the drug’s consumption has grown , especially among American workers. Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. in 2022) in states that have legalized medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. More Information.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

Although the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp, the production of the plant and its derivatives – or certain aspects of it – remain prohibited in some states. But does the lack of hemp and tetrahydrocannabidiol (“THC”) render synthetic CBD legal? be safe ( i.e. , not adulterated) for human consumption.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The recent wave of crackdowns on cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused alcohol beverages has further exacerbated public confusion regarding the legal status of the cannabis plant’s non-psychoactive compound. As I previously explained , food additives must receive FDA pre-market approval to be deemed safe for human consumption.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The reimbursement program is intended to incentivize Maine municipalities to participate in the regulated adult-use market in an effective way, said OCP Director Erik Gundersen.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

Its legal framework has evolved, and an understanding of California medical cannabis regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and those who have an interest in the cannabis industry. However, recreational use has also recently been legalized in California but it remains illegal under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

In theory, state agencies can require education programs for those who work in the cannabis industry in order to help ensure the public’s safety. The Cannabis Regulation Act includes benchmarks for what is referred to as a “cannabis server education program curriculum.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. As New Jersey nears the end of its first month of legal recreational marijuana sales, lawmakers have introduced a series of bills aimed at restricting what types of workers can use cannabis off the job. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already!

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs. CBD products).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2020

Given that cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States (despite the fact that more than a majority of states have some form of cannabis legal reform), we get pretty excited when we see other countries undertake legalization experiments at the federal level. But, it’s a start.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. In the state’s recent special session, the Senate approved a full legalization bill by a vote of 19-12. Sales could begin in May 2022. Governor Stands Firm.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Airgraft Debuts its World-First Membership Program and Airgraft 2 Vaporizer. the technology company on a mission to democratize the best possible cannabis experience, today announces the launch of its world-first membership program and breakthrough Airgraft 2 vaporizer system. Airgraft, Inc. , Airgraft, Inc. ,

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

This year’s proposed legislation also reflects that New York’s time remaining on the sidelines of adult-use cannabis was well-used to learn from the challenges and shortcomings of other adult-use programs in the country. The Program. Moreover, New York’s cannabis program would consist of three branches: medical, adult-use and hemp.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The availability of medical marijuana in Ohio, MMJ dispensaries, and the Ohio medical cannabis program are bringing about a positive transformation in patient access to MMJ, thanks to comprehensive regulations that ensure safe, effective, and legal use of this therapeutic substance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

This year’s proposed legislation also reflects that New York’s time remaining on the sidelines of adult-use cannabis was well-used to learn from the challenges and shortcomings of other adult-use programs in the country. The Program. Moreover, New York’s cannabis program would consist of three branches: medical, adult-use and hemp.

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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. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. Indeed, THC can be detected up to several weeks following consumption.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

New Mexico’s governor announced on Friday that she is forming a working group to inform her administration’s strategy on legalizing marijuana in the state next year. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) said she hoped the outcome would make New Mexico a model of successful legalization for other states throughout the country. Full Report at.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana use in the United States is increasing as more states legalize its medical and recreational use. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Acknowledgements.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The governor recently introduced Wisconsin cannabis legalization plans that could mean great things for the state. Even though cannabis is not legal in Wisconsin, Wisconsin is home to the longest-running festival supporting cannabis. What is Being Proposed for Legalization in Wisconsin. A Short Wisconsin Cannabis History.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Podemos announces that in October it will present a bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. A few days later, it was the left-wing political formation Podemos, which has announced that it plans to present this month of October, a bill to legalize cannabis for recreational use by adults.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World. Medical marijuana has been legalized in most US states. Which Countries Will Legalize Medical Marijuana Next?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

adults shows broad support for securely labeling cannabis products to verify their legitimacy and safety in the marketplace. Ensuring the safety of cannabis products is top of mind for Americans. Four in five Americans (80% ) voiced their support for a program that would make it easier to detect legal vs. illegal cannabis products.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

On-Site Consumption Sites = Bars? Chair Wright made two references to on-site consumption sites operating like bars, i.e. customers can purchase and consume cannabis products on-site. The Medical Program Expansion Continues. Look out for our deep dive into the implications of the expanded medical program.

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