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. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. CO resident?

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The state House and Senate passed versions of a bill to decriminalize, which the governor is expected to sign. In Kentucky, support is growing for medical marijuana. See her statement here.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 28, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. No news is big news this week, as New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. It’s not just in New Jersey that setbacks to legalization happened this week.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 27, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our first big story is legalization in Illinois. That makes 11 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational cannabis. The law takes effect on January 1, 2020.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news on Capitol Hill this week was the Senate’s lack of action on the banking bill. On the state level, New Jersey legislators passed a bill to put legalization on the 2020 ballot.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

What To Know: – The efforts to legalize cannabis have gained traction in some states and run into serious roadblocks in others. – Three senators finally introduced the long-anticipated federal bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2020

Thankyou yet again to Marijuana Moment who write. A New Mexico Senate committee approved a bill on Tuesday that would legalize marijuana for adult use. The bill, which is supported by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), cleared the Senate Public Affairs Committee in a 4-3 vote. Full article.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Although the final bill is waiting signature from the governor, as of May 31, 2019, Illinois is poised to move forward as the eleventh state to legalize adult use marijuana. Illinois has allowed medical marijuana in the state since 2013. The post Illinois Legalizes Recreational Cannabis!

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 30, 2019

Welcome back to the The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. In the race to be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana, Illinois has pulled ahead. The state Senate has passed an adult-use cannabis bill, which now moves on to the state House.

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CannaMD

MAY 6, 2020

However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? State vs. federal law. CALIFORNIA.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 2, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ll start off with the news that the Senate may not take up the issue of banking in the marijuana industry. Colorado and Massachusetts are both close to approving the service. Mike Crapo (R.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Oklahoma.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The USDA, the same people who denied making the film ‘ Hemp For Victory ‘, has just approved Indiana’s hemp plan to cultivate and process hemp. With hemp being made legal in the 2018 Farm Bill, there are now 29 states operating with approved hemp plans.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill . And all 14 committee members who registered an opinion on a bill (S 73) relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession voted to advance it favorably. This bill addresses both sides of that coin. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

Illinois remains the epicenter of marijuana legalization in 2019. During August alone, Illinois has passed new legislation expanding and cementing its medical marijuana program, and shown necessary flexibility as it attempts to get its recreational market off the ground by January 1, 2020. Aug 21, 2019 .

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The new Attorney General said he would not go after cannabis companies ; the NFL announced it would not air a medical marijuana ad during the Super Bowl; and furloughed federal workers were able to get free cannabis. New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. In March, no news was big news.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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MMJ Recs

JULY 26, 2020

With 33 legal medical marijuana states (plus DC), the wave of MMJ legalization is well and truly washing across the entire country. Eleven of those legal MMJ states have also fully legalized marijuana for recreational use, with several more looking set to do the same soon. Which States Have Legalized MMJ?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Now that Illinois has joined 10 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana, what can we expect from this new legislation? How was Illinois’ path to legalization different from other states? It is also an interesting experiment.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

SANTA FE – Tax dollars generated by legalizing recreational cannabis use in New Mexico could be used to pay for law enforcement training, mental health programs, drug addiction treatment and more, under recommendations being crafted by a state task force. But some state officials are already eyeing the potential legal pot windfall. “I

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

The Maryland House of Representatives and Senate have both approved House Bill 617 which would allow qualified medical marijuana patients access to certain medical cannabis products while on school grounds. Maryland approved its first medical marijuana law in 2013.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we head to New Mexico.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The law was modified in 2016 in House Bill 992.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2019

California Assembly Bill 228 would expressly permit the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD in foods and supplements in California, notwithstanding the Food and Drug Administration’s position to the contrary. United States : California Poised To Remove Prohibition On Hemp-Derived CBD In Foods And Supplements. Last Updated: June 4 2019.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 10, 2021

Marijuana and Hemp have been around for about 8,000 years when it was first discovered in Turkey. But since then, the United States has argued over whether or not this plant is legal to consume or even grow. But where is it legal to grow cannabis or hemp? The 2018 Farming Bill. Hemp Before 2018. Hemp Before 2018.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 5, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to South Dakota. This hasn’t happened yet.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2019

Illinois is poised to legalize adult-use cannabis. As of May 31, 2019, the Illinois House and Senate have passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the Act) and the bill is on Governor Pritzker’s desk for approval. With more than 12 million residents, Illinois has a population twice the size of Colorado.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

New Jersey May Renew Push to Legalize Marijuana in 2019. Recent comments from Governor Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney suggest one final legislative effort to legalize marijuana in 2019. ” The Governor’s promised to legalize marijuana within his first 100 days in office. .

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Each Sunday, we summarize a new state in alphabetical order.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Representatives David Joyce (R-OH) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), have reintroduced The STATES Act of 2019. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. The bill awaits action by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero (D).

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Through a reintroduced House bill, Congress is taking strides to push for cosmetic regulation reform and, separately, through the SAFE Act, it is seeking to establish a safe harbor for financial institutions to support the burgeoning cannabis industry. Schakowsky Re-Introduces Consumer Protection Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

She is currently a law school professor teaching Marijuana and the Law at California Western School of Law and researcher under a contract with NHTSA and NORC on the topic of the prosecution of drugged driving cases. Recently I discussed all of the congressional marijuana bills awaiting consideration and votes. Author Biography.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Before 1937, industrial hemp was legal and used for clothing, paper, rope, and fuel. Hemp was briefly re-legalized in World War II to make canvas and other items requiring the strength hemp provides. Hemp has been federally outlawed along with marijuana until January 1, 2019. The Background. You understand what I’m saying?

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2020

This week, The US House Small Business Committee has waived its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. By waiving, the Small Business Committee is de-facto advancing the bill — thus increasing the prospects that the MORE Act will receive a full House vote in the near future.

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Veriheal

MAY 3, 2023

Last year, Illinois emerged as the first U.S. Craft cannabis growers in Illinois who received licenses in 2022 have been informed that the deadline date has been extended to Dec. Since July of last year, sales growth for the recreational cannabis market in Illinois has sunk to the single digits.

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