Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2020

Legislative initiatives include decriminalization of marijuana, parole reform, raising the felony larceny threshold, raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court, and the permanent elimination of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines, fees, and court costs. Here’s the press release in full.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Using hemp for the packaging of cannabis products makes a lot of sense, and NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey wants to make it law in New York. Senator Hinchey announced new legislation ( S.7508 Hemp’s potential as a source for packaging is diverse given its very high cellulose content. Source: [link].

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CO resident?

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CA resident? CO resident? Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 5, 2020

This may well be a thing of the past soon if the Jersey legislation goes through with amendments. The post Man charged with receiving package of ‘magic mushrooms’ South Brunswick NJ first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Centraljersey.com reports. SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

The 2023 Oregon legislative session kicked off yesterday. ” Specifically, it has also voiced opposition to any local tax increase (could be a real fight), thrown support behind social consumption (like every year; not happening) and addressing wasteful and onerous packaging requirements (a good idea). HB 2377 – OLCC homework.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On September 22, 2022, Canada’s Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett, announced the overdue legislative review of Canada’s Cannabis Act (Act). CANNABIS ACT. To provide for the establishment of a legal market to displace the illicit market.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 17, 2020

Earlier this week lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced legislation to provide additional economic resources and support in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The post COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Cannabis Banking Relief appeared first on TheJointBlog.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Southern Oregon legislators update Commission on illegal cannabis activity. Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to protect consumers. PDF Version.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

a leading global cannabis and consumer packaged goods company, announced that the company has initiated a policy roundtable with German regulators on adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany. We applaud the German government in leading responsible adult-use cannabis legislation in Europe and we are proud to support this effort.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 3, 2020

3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pure Jamaican Limited , provider of pharmaceutical cannabinoids, genetics and consumer packaged goods products in large volumes for … Read More. MIAMI , Dec.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. and the U.S.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

We stress that current legislative models are available to fix this situation. “The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply focused the need for legislative relief in three key respects,” they write. Members of the House of Representatives in November voted 321 to 103 in favor of the Act.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 21, 2019

After lengthy debate and an array of public input, Mexico finally released details of its draft legislation, which is set to go to a vote soon, according to Marijuana Business Daily. Mexico’s legislation is not a carbon copy of Canada’s. One key goal in the draft legislation is similar to those enacted by states like Illinois.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The CCB recently created a Cannabis Advisory Commission, Martin added, which is made up of industry stakeholders, legislators and government agencies who will ultimately make recommendations to the full board. One of these priorities will likely be reforming state regulations on packaging and labeling, Martin said. “A

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I appreciate the bipartisan support from my colleagues and look forward to the final vote on the package tomorrow. Let’s see what happens… NEW: #SAFEBanking has been formally added to #AmericaCOMPETES. — Rep. Ed Perlmutter (@RepPerlmutter) February 3, 2022. Marijuana Moment report.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2019

The new law will set up guidelines for inventory testing and tracking, advertising, packaging and labeling, among other things. Producers will be prohibited from using images on packaging other than their business name logos and product images.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

In a letter led by the Consumer Brands Association that was sent to congressional lawmakers on Wednesday, more than a dozen companies and industry trade association associations said that misleading packaging of cannabis products that are modeled in the style of popular commercial items poses a public safety risk, particular for children.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. With the clock ticking, legislators hope to finalize the laws in the following weeks.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

Legislative Changes Currently Effective. Legislative Changes Effective After August 29. Packaging/labeling – HB 2612 and HB 2601 add packaging and labeling requirements. Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority announces legislative changes to program. This license is anticipated to be available by early 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Specific advertising, labeling, and packaging requirements, including child-resistant packaging. Penalties for violations, including enhanced sentencing, would apply if a criminal offense were committed at a medical cannabis center or production facility or with cannabis from a medical cannabis center or production facility.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

MARCH 26, 2023

The Senate committee also defeated legislation that would have required businesses to add a warning label to cannabis packaging directed. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2023

Marijuana Moment The governor of Connecticut has signed budget legislation that includes provisions to provide state-level tax relief to licensed marijuana businesses that are currently prohibited for making federal deductions under an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code known as 280E.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

These rule package amends and adopts marijuana and hemp rules to implement 2021 legislation and make technical updates. Public-Hearing-Notice-2021-MJ-Bill-and-Technical-Package-122021. During the 2021 Regular Session, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bills 3000 and 2519, and Senate Bills 408 and 96.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Gretchen Whitmer signed a legislation package that will regulate hemp-derived delta-8 THC. Through the legislation signed by the governor Tuesday, delta-8 THC products will be covered by Michigan law and regulated by the state’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). Michigan Gov. 2021-HNB-4517.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2023

Just another reason for the feds to start seriously looking at the legislative proposals put up by the likes of Oregon & California on intr-state cannabis shipping and trade Crains write.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Similar language to protect VA doctors had been previously considered and approved in both chambers of Congress, but shamefully it was stripped out of the final package. This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. A Letter from OLCC Director Steve Marks. Or Read It Here.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2022

On September 28, 2022, the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) published its proposed rules package to implement statutes from the 2022 legislative session and to make other technical updates.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

From day one legislators have actively ignored this issue in the name of over cautious safety and the industry has not pushed back enough to demand better solutions Here’s the introduction “We’re going to have this entire new universe of plastic waste of the worst kind,” says one environmental activist. Great report.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mayor Adams went on to talk about the dangers of unregulated cannabis products, noting that some are packaged like candy and could appeal to children. Licensed products and dispensaries are subject to strict regulations about how they can be packaged and marketed.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 11, 2023

Proposed legislation in Pennsylvania would allow the sale of cannabis through the Commonwealth’s existing alcohol store system. This is why brand owners in the alcohol industry need to select unique brand names and packaging designs for their goods to stand out from competitors.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. The legislation allows the Oklahoma medical Marijuana Authority authorization to terminate the moratorium before the statutory date.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Who has drawn up the legislation and what are its basic aims? AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. What are the provisions for labelling and packaging?

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “The Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). 420’s companion proposals, including H.R.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Last December, Congress passed the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, an absolute mouthful of a piece of legislation that will prohibit the United States Postal Service from shipping vapes and vaping equipment. But thanks to a new USPS measure, they may soon be unable to do even that. The USPS Bans Shipping Vapes.

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