Canna Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite continuously surpassing every other state with recreational cannabis in terms of total retail sales, California’s cannabis industry has faced continuous and far-reaching issues on multiple levels that have only spread even further. The rallying cry, “Nobody should go to jail for a plant,” must now evolve.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

Council unanimously approved emergency legislation on Tuesday that will effectively create a recreational marijuana market by allowing people to self-certify themselves as medical cannabis patients and access dispensaries—without needing to get a recommendation from a doctor. Marijuana Moment. The Washington, D.C.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

Responsible adults can grow and consume recreational marijuana at home, but selling it or trading it for something of value still is illegal, according to the Cannabis Control Board, which on Tuesday approved a list of 10 things the public should know about using it. ” Rules for cultivation, sale coming April 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

The proposed change in how New Hampshire would tax recreational marijuana did not sit well with everyone on the committee. Matt Simon, New England Political Director of the Marijuana Policy Project, said calling it a sales tax is a dubious interpretation because the proposed retail tax is modeled after the state’s meals and rooms tax.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This means that the regulations governing the use, cultivation, and distribution of medical marijuana differ considerably from one state to another. The state has a comprehensive MMJ program and has expanded to include recreational cannabis. Massachusetts: Massachusetts has a robust MMJ program and has legalized recreational cannabis.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 29, 2023

This decision by the state’s Cannabis Control Board was made to help cannabis cultivators earn a return on their investment. This is because the state has a rather complicated licensing system, making it hard for retailers to get a license. Firstly, farmers must receive permission from the municipalities for the festival.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Alaska voters legalized recreational marijuana use in 2014, but it took about 18 months for the first cultivators to be licensed and open their doors. When they did, they began paying into the cultivation tax that Alaska assesses on commercially grown marijuana. million in taxes. million in 2018, up from about $57.5

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The growing number of states celebrating a victory for recreational cannabis indicates how governors and lawmakers are steering legalization in the right direction; as opposed to states merely relying on citizens to vote for legal cannabis. . At some point next year, New York will kick-start its recreational cannabis market.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced the debut of new top-shelf concentrate and flower product lines at the Cookies Tacoma retail location, with statewide availability coming soon through an exclusive partnership with expert extraction company Edgemont Group , maker of Full Spec and Leafwerx products.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 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.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Voters in Artesia, a suburb in Los Angeles County, voted to authorize a tax on marijuana businesses of 15% of gross receipts and $20 per square foot for cultivation. per square-foot for cultivation area and 8% of receipts for other marijuana activities, generating an estimated $1.5 – $3 million per year to be used locally.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2019

While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. The ability to tax cannabis is one of the main political reasons given to support recreational legalization. ” .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

“We are delighted to be expanding our Craft Cannabis Collection in the Province of Ontario – Canada’s largest and fastest growing recreational cannabis market,” stated Sugarbud’s CEO, John Kondrosky. About Sugarbud. We Take Pride. We Take Our Time…………. This news release contains forward-looking statements.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

With several states contemplating legalization of recreational marijuana, and federal lawmakers starting the process of federal descheduling , it is a good time to examine the tax implications of legalization. 15% retail excise tax; $9.65/oz. leaves cultivation tax; $1.35/oz 10.75% excise tax (retail price). 29,051,904.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2023

In March 2021, the state also further reformed cannabis laws by legalizing the retail use of cannabis. The first Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary licenses, or CAURD licenses, for retail cannabis retailers were approved by the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) in late November.

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The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which is part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, unveiled plans for the issuance of Maine’s first active licenses for adult use marijuana establishments. The post Maine Issuing First-Ever Legal Recreational Marijuana License appeared first on TheJointBlog.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry. d) which prohibits assisting clients to violate the law, adopted its prior opinion with respect to New York medical cannabis legislation to the recreational cannabis industry. The NYSBA, in the context of Rule 1.2(d)

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

C annabis cultivation workers at Cresco Labs in Massachusetts have successfully negotiated their first union contract. Among the Cresco Labs union’s newly won protections are scheduling policies, employee discounts and a $1.50 With this new agreement, Cresco cultivation workers will see up to an 18.7% Filter report.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The rankings look at a variety of factors including Cannabidiol (CBD), medical and recreational cannabis, non-profit cannabis entities, commercial cannabis licenses, cannabis regulatory agencies, developments and trends, and business opportunities. Barry Weisz. Adults may possess two ounces of marijuana and grow up to six plants.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies. We now estimate there are over 7,000 legal medical cannabis retailers across the entire United States. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Based on the judge’s demand, New Mexico’s medical cannabis purchase limits should be set in accordance with a March-approved law —titled the “Cannabis Regulation Act”—that legalized recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and above from June 29 onwards. Cultivators Scramble for Cannabis Licenses.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. Low Percentage of New York Towns Opts Out of Recreational Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

Those who operate recreational cannabis businesses should be restricted to only one type of business— cultivation, manufacturing or retail — Cannabis Control Board members said. That policy addresses concerns raised by board member William Parkinson during a board meeting in November.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 30, 2019

Lawmakers in Minnesota aim to legalize, regulate, and tax a recreational cannabis market as soon as possible, according to two pieces of companion legislation introduced Monday in both the House and the Senate. All retail products would be lab tested and taxed. Senate File 619 is sponsored by Sens. House File 420 is sponsored by Rep.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 19, 2020

Arizona voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in support of recreational marijuana this coming November. Arizonans would also be allowed to cultivate up to six cannabis plants in their homes. The measure requires the Department of Health Services to set forth the rules regarding retail sales by June 1, 2021.

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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. Connecticut.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2023

The Seeds of Europe’s Adult-use Cannabis Market Are Sprouting Europe’s recreational cannabis market has overcome major regulatory hurdles in the last few years. In 2021, Luxembourg and Malta legalized home cannabis cultivation for personal use. Black market deals steal 38% of the retail market for illicit drugs in the EU.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

Arguably,” the study authors write, “our models hint that outright, national recreational cannabis legalization would be one means by which illegal growing on national forests could be made to disappear.”. “[W]e The effects of recreational cannabis legalization on forest management and conservation efforts in U.S. Read on at [link].

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. That wasn’t accidental; it was by design,” Hudak said. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

Narragansett is taking this action now because of the anticipated legalization of recreational cannabis on the statewide level. The state will be able to issue licenses to sell recreational marijuana in Narragansett and elsewhere — that is, unless local voters say no in November.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Arizona is experiencing pushback after legalizing recreational cannabis use. Recreational cannabis use became legalized in Arizona just last month! . Two sizeable East Valley cities, Chandler and Mesa, don’t want recreational sales. So both city councils have voted to prohibit recreational establishments in their jurisdictions.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 5, 2022

The law allows beverages and edibles containing no more than 5 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per serving to be sold at retail locations across the state. Thanks to cultivation technology, there’s no actual way to tell the difference between hemp-derived and cannabis-derived THC as long as the percentages are dialed in properly.

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