Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

medical cannabis providers), including Acreage Holdings, PharmaCann, Green Thumb Industries and Curaleaf, two potential retail dispensary applicants and a medical cannabis practitioner. Thus, as of this writing, only four licensed adult-use retail dispensaries are open in the entire State of New York.11

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is “very close” to issuing the first round of conditional recreational business licenses, said Erik Gundersen, the director of the Office of Marijuana Policy. Retail shops need state-issued conditional licenses. State licenses health and safety testing labs. State licenses health and safety testing labs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy.

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

With the legalization of cannabis in many parts of the world, cannabis dispensaries are becoming increasingly common. These dispensaries provide a variety of cannabis products to consumers, ranging from dried flowers to edibles and oils. In addition to these risks, there is also the threat of regulatory compliance violations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

The federal government continues to categorize marijuana as a schedule 1 drug, despite the protests of policy experts, medical professionals, and determined campaigners. In these states, marijuana can be purchased from a dispensary with a valid state-issued card, albeit not all of them have retail outlets yet.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FGW”), a company that has the conditional use approval necessary to operate a cannabis dispensary and related businesses located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”.

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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.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

One of the most recent reports conducted by Real Estate Witch produced some pretty interesting statistics about people’s opinions on cannabis legalization’s effect on the economy and real estate, such as whether people would purchase a house beside a cannabis dispensary. Let’s explore the findings! Maryland saw 65.6%

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. Ontario will not allow dispensaries to offer “click-and-collect” purchases or home deliveries. . Click-and-collect would be an amazing tool for dispensaries.

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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 3960, to repeal the state’s zero tolerance per se traffic safety ban for THC and its metabolites.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. million) | Tax rate: 15% wholesale, 15% special retail. Colorado’s 15% wholesale excise tax and its 15% special retail tax do not apply to those sales.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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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. Understanding these multifaceted policies is crucial for grasping the complex evolution of medical marijuana in the US.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. Send a message to your representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

These have included stick-up kids getting away with 20 pounds of flower with a retail value of $156,000 and the cracking of a safe by someone a bit more technically adept in a separate incident. The year has seen numerous robberies in The Emerald Triangle , Sacramento , Oakland , Los Angeles , and all points in between.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Voters in the Bay Area city of Benicia approved an opinion that new marijuana dispensaries should be permitted within the city. Voters approved the City of Encinitas’ authorization of commercial cannabis activities, including retail sales, cultivation, manufacturing with certain restrictions. Benicia: Measure D. Costa Mesa: Measure Q.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 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. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : SB 165 was approved by the Senate on 3/12/20.

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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. Uber Canada Announces Partnership With Tokyo Smoke for Cannabis Ordering in Ontario. Harborside Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Mr. Fagon is an experienced policy professional with a background in industrial hemp, cannabis, economic development and agriculture. Fagon will also work closely with the recently appointed Advisory Board who will advise the OCM and oversee the community grants investment fund to help communities impacted by the drug war.

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NORML

APRIL 15, 2020

That is why, in the best interest of public health and safety, NORML is encouraging cannabis consumers not to congregate in groups either outdoors or indoors this 4/20. A complete guide to NORML’s ‘Responsible Consumer Safety Tips’ is online here. • Texas NORML’s 420 Stream-A-Thon (start time: 12:30PM CT).

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. A 15% state retail sales excise tax. A state sales tax of 7.25% on retail cannabis sales, plus up to 1% local sales tax.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of retail sales. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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CannaMD

APRIL 15, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has issued marijuana policy guidance for lawmakers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, along with a statement regarding the designation of medical cannabis facilities as “essential.” NORML: COVID-19 Memo to Lawmakers.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

The Order, however, does not mention cannabis businesses, such as retailers, processors, producers, and wholesalers. Develop workplace plans to account for liberal leave and telework policies, when feasible. Ensure flexible leave policies for staff who need to stay home due to school/childcare dismissals.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. Since then, a rush of dispensaries and cannabis-related businesses have opened across the country. As a result, Thai residents have gained access to many new jobs in cannabis hospitality, retail, and cultivation.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. The bill would establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. GA resident? NH resident?

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law. Dispensaries that are already established and are in good standing with the state will be among the first to be licensed. What Will These Dispensaries Sell?

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

This is all according to data released by Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which was collected by the group Metrc. A total of 21,194 transactions were logged by cannabis retailers during the first month in business.” During the first month of legal sales in Maine, over $1.4

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

“The inability of these state-legal entities to bank their significant cash reserves is an issue of public safety. According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), there have been 135 robberies and armed burglaries against cannabis dispensaries in the state since May 2020. Montana is no exception to this. billion by 2026. [2]

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1663, to allow for the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults. Update : HB 1663 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 2/13/20. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of retail sales. NH resident? Update : S.54

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Oregon’s Public Policy Approach to Support Legal Marijuana Production and the State’s Abundant Supply: The Course for Seeking the Right Balance. Oversupply is seen as a positive as it indicated incorporation of grey & black markets. State has 2,100 licensees.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Update : HSB 244 was approved by the House Public Safety Committee on 3/7. GA resident? IA resident? MN resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The cannabis industry, consumers, and medical patients need to tell legislators that this bill is bad public policy: Tell Legislators on Social Media that You Oppose SB 1506: Post your opinion to your Facebook wall and tag: @OregonSenateDemocrats @OregonHouseDemocrats. Why SB 1506 is Bad Policy. The Tax Hike is Regressive.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

In addition, the CCB approved emergency lab testing regulations to expedite the expansion of laboratory testing facilities and sampling firms to ensure all cannabis grown by conditionally licensed cultivators has been tested before conditionally licensed retailers sell it in dispensaries.

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