Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 Courthouse News. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN)

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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Law Programs Patients Conditions 52

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

As states across the country develop regulated cannabis programs, more and more are incorporating social equity programs. Illinois’ new adult-use cannabis law, for example, made waves for its broad social equity program. Others will probably follow in the future.

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Programs Hemp Cultivation Agriculture 63

SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

Georgia’s medicinal cannabis program is about to undergo a significant expansion after the state’s regulatory board “chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. Craft cannabis cultivation typically involves growing cannabis in small batches, and the farming practices used are organic and sustainable.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

POSTED IN ALABAMA , MEDICAL MARIJUANA , STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS. For many, it feels like Alabama’s medical cannabis program has been a work in progress for years. The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners, which issues rules for licensed practitioners and physicians, issued its final rules in March 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ). The reality is that California is far behind many other states when it comes to hemp. There is actual law on the books for cultivation, but it mostly sat there for a few years and is only now coming to light.

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Cultivation Hemp Agriculture Food 74

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

In other words, from the inception, these programs were designed in large part to raise revenue for the state. And the state does so by funneling money out of the nascent industry in an extremely aggressive way – which is why I (only sort of hyperbolically) called this theft last year. I am not kidding there.

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Retail Legislation Cultivation Oil 113

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

(the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, today announced an amendment to the lease agreement with its significant tenant related to its cultivation facility located in Chino Valley, Arizona. Transaction Highlights.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Today, more than one in five Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of marijuana is legal under state statute. These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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Marijuana History State Laws Programs 265

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Hurting Georgians are waiting.”.

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Programs Oil Patients Access 45

MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

Conditional adult use cultivator and processors licenses were approved. The OCM will develop a license application process and open the program as soon as possible. The medical cannabis program has expanded. Anyone legally allowed to prescribe a controlled substance can now prescribe cannabis under state law.

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Research and Development Conditions Programs Cultivation 95

MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Law Marijuana Conditions Patients 52

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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Law Dispensary Clinical Trials Programs 52

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 244

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

To summarize my earlier post, the state will allow cultivators to apply for larger licenses than were previously available. One of the key issues here though – which state law mandated years ago – was that large license holders couldn’t own testing labs, microbusinesses, and distributors.

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Cultivation State Laws Business Compliance 82

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Enquirer reported that equity provisions “weren’t discussed during the meeting or mentioned in the request for applications approved Tuesday,” and that a spokesperson for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy said that the board “is still reviewing how it can encourage equity within the state law and rules.”.

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Dispensary THC State Laws Programs 92

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

Less than 100 groups control almost all of the industry, as the state capped dispensary licenses from the adult-use program’s inception in 2017. Many of the companies are also vertically integrated, meaning dispensary owners also hold the lion’s share of production and cultivation permits. There, customers can try 0.3-gram

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Programs Dispensary Cannabis 52

Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

Rhode Island has joined the list of states that have eased the restrictions on using and cultivating psilocybin mushrooms. The legislation permits Rhode Islanders to possess 1 ounce of psilocybin and cultivate magic mushrooms for personal use. The bill was introduced by Rep. It is currently on its way to the Senate for approval.

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Access Legalization Research and Development Legislation 97

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

County plans to allow the following businesses in in its borders in 2023: 25 retail, 25 delivery, 10 cultivation (indoor or mixed light only), 10 distribution, and 10 testing licenses. That general tax will go to the County’s general fund, and will be earmarked for a variety of County needs and programs.

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Cultivation Retail Business Programs 64

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

10 cultivation (indoor or mixed light only). Cultivation : $7/sf of canopy (indoor artificial light). $4/sf Cultivation : $10/sf of canopy (indoor artificial light). $7/sf The County notes that, regarding the max increases, the tax rates for cultivation will be adjusted annually to reflect inflation in 2027. 25 delivery.

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Retail Cultivation Business Programs 80

The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

Luckily, “compassionate care” programs are still common, and patients who are in need still have avenues to find a helping hand. Even with legal medical mariuaana programs in 36 states and the District of Columbia, patients can still face access problems for the following reasons: Economic issues.

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Programs Patients Access Medicine 111

Veriheal

AUGUST 13, 2021

Colorado’s first-ever cannabis business program will be available this fall . The Control Board would also accept a medical marijuana card from out of state or tribal nation where medical marijuana is legal. . But do note, people who leave tribal land with their purchases would be subject to state laws. Video Transcript.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Eliminates the plant tagging system to tax plants cultivated for personal use. New Hampshire. RI resident? VA resident?

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Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 239

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

County plans to allow the following businesses in in its borders in 2023: 25 retail, 25 delivery, 10 cultivation (indoor or mixed light only), 10 distribution, and 10 testing licenses. That general tax will go to the County’s general fund, and will be earmarked for a variety of County needs and programs. with over 9 million residents.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Retail Business Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

In the current two cases, Ton Thai Le and Linh Ngoc Tran were among the 31 co-defendants whom prosecutors charged as part of a drug trafficking organization involved in the illegal cultivation of marijuana. Rather, the department collects them to fund and administer government programs. The defendants disagreed.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

When you select a state on NCIA’s map, you can click to view more comprehensive details about the state’s legal cannabis program. Most of the information focuses on business laws and licensing rules. Number of dispensaries, manufacturers, cultivators, and testing labs allowed. NORML State Laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Existing law governs the cultivation of industrial hemp in this state and establishes a registration program administered by county agricultural commissioners and the Department of Food and Agriculture for growers of industrial hemp, hemp breeders, and established agricultural research institutions, as defined.

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Hemp Supply Chain Digestion Agriculture 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio. . On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep. Patient enrollment was not the only area in which medical cannabis programs grew since last year.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

First reported on Forbes , William Barr, former Attorney General, advocate for increased incarceration , and current nominee to be the next Attorney General reiterated his stance in writing to not “go after” state legal marijuana programs and expressed support for increased research.

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Research and Development Safety Policy Legislation 150

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The Maryland facility is already cultivating over 15 strains of flower under the Kind Tree brand and is now launching manufactured form factors of Kind Tree vapes and half gram pre-rolls. Additional cultivation capacity, brands and formulations will come online in the second half of this year.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

At the same time, to assist cannabis cultivators and other cannabis licensees with economic survival and product recognition as well as establishing more comprehensive standards for product quality, individual states have contemplated pseudo-organic certification programs under state law (like Washington State ).

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