Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016 (AUMA), an initiative measure approved as Proposition 64 at the November 8, 2016, statewide general election, authorizes a person who obtains a state license under AUMA to engage in commercial adult-use cannabis activity pursuant to that license and applicable local ordinances.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2021

Overturning that logic in a unanimous ruling, the appellate court determined Oklahoma’s legal medical cannabis program “in no way affects a police officer’s formation of probable cause based upon the presence or odor of marijuana.”. Fetgatter said he’s concerned for patients with that phrasing appearing in case law. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. Maine Biz website reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Univ of Integrative Health: new program in Cannabis Science. Recreational Pot Gets Win-Lose In Detroit On Election Day. House Dem leader said rollout of MMJ program has been atrocious. MMJ Program Sees Increase in Enrollment. Legalization petitions for fall election issue rejected. Louisiana . Mississippi.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

After last year’s elections, the council began rethinking the ban, which has been in place since 2014. They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. The council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the topic at its July 2 meeting. “We

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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. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s no secret that, among California’s many cannabis industry issues, local control continues to stymie the success of the Golden State’s industry. However, after these mid-term elections, there appears to be a bit of a California cannabis local control shift. That’s a good thing.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . Which States Accept Out-of-State MMJ Cards? California.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 11, 2020

We have summarized the program here: Summary of Program According to the college’s official website, “The two-year program based at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md., Students will also be able to choose three elective courses based on their interests.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

“Given the tremendous amount of uncertainty in the broader economy, the hundreds of thousands of American workers who are employed by the state-legal marijuana industry must be respected and protected by the emergency actions being taken by elected officials,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The committee memorandum has a great graphic of state marijuana laws – only three states allow no marijuana consumption in any form. And speaking of state laws, several jurisdictions are moving forward with some form of legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

“The increasing demand for regulated marijuana cultivation space and consumer products in Arizona has gone far beyond initial projections as the result of the recently approved and implemented adult-use marijuana program. Zoned Properties is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

In addition, the Commission provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation savings, tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans, along with other programs. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Now, California county prosecutors can use a program to reduce or even erase about 220,000 cannabis convictions following voters legalizing the drug in 2016. However, the laws vary and are complex per state, including on dismissal, sealing and expungement, which up to now have no standard definition across the states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

However, the state argued Monday that Mississippi law still mentions the state having five congressional districts. “As Initiative 65 specifies that the state Health Department has until mid-2021 to establish rules for a medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

In addition, the Commission provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation savings, tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans, along with other programs. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Eula Adams , MBA, CPA has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective immediately and will be nominated for election at the AGM to serve as a member of the Board. Lily Dash and Mr. Brett Mecum to the Board, each of whom will be nominated for election at the AGM along with Mr. Eula Adams. Chief Financial Officer .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This loan is one of our first in our new lower cost stabilized lending program. We expect this stabilized lending program will continue to be the best-in-class financing option for cannabis operators with cash flowing assets, especially for complex transactions such as this. Non-IFRS Measures, Reconciliation and Discussion.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Individual states would still be allowed to keep prohibiting cannabis if they choose, but the feds would be blocked from interfering with states that have chosen to legalize. Federal law enforcement would no longer be able to bust people for weed-related crimes, unless they were in violation of state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Ballot initiative campaigns to approve adult-use and medical cannabis, respectively, moved closer to appearing on the 2020 ballot in Arizona and Idaho, while a similar effort to put the issue of adult-use cannabis to Ohio voters has met with legal challenges from the State Election Board.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

Among concerns for state officials aired at a previous meeting of a state legislative committee is how marijuana grown or sold on tribal lands could be transported and sold to off-reservation sites. The primacy of federal jurisdiction in Indian Country still smarts in marijuana fights on South Dakota reservations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. His areas of research include traffic safety behavioral programs, alcohol and drug impaired driving, underage drinking and cannabis use, alcohol and cannabis policies. Toomey, Ph.D. Kubelka earned her B.A.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

HB 4016 also tasks the OLCC with adopting rules to establish a program to assign expired, relinquished or otherwise suspended producer licenses to qualified applicants. This bill arose from the ashes of Oregon’s failed attempt in 2021 to create a cannabis equity program ( HB 3112 (2021) ). Senate Bill 1587 – Separate Hemp Lien Bill.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

MSO: When we did speak the first time, I believe it was pretty soon after the presidential elections, which among everything else political that happened surrounding that. But what happens to the medical programs and access and probably in ways that I don’t even know what to ask? So, it’s great to speak with you again.

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NORML

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The question will appear as a constitutional amendment on the November election ballot. State law requires that three-fifths of lawmakers in both chambers approve a resolution to place an amendment on the ballot. Cannabis products would be subject to the State sales tax. ” Democratic Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Some also suggested the changes could toss the whole medical marijuana program into jeopardy, ultimately steering up to 72,000 medical marijuana patients away from their caregivers and into licensed pot shops. State law allows licensed caregivers to cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants or purchase up to 2.5

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST. Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski as he provides forecasts for state cannabis programs.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Assuming the House version (HR 3884) passes, it will be crucial for the Senate version (S 2227), sponsored by Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris , to also see daylight in the upper chamber. But state laws will not be preempted in the least. That would be great, of course. Yes it does!

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

I still have hope that proposed legislation like the States Reform Act will make its way into reality in 2022. California takes it on the head repeatedly for its broken down cannabis licensing program. New York is probably the most exciting state on the horizon regarding the launch of its l ong-awaited adult use program.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

Knowledge compels most people, organizations, companies and even communities to more actively participate in all levels of the Florida government medical marijuana program at the local, state, and federal levels. What growth and setbacks are happening in our current state program, and ultimately, on the national front?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

“Because voters approved Amendment 2 in the November general election, the panel will discuss how medical marijuana will work in Missouri, along with what constitutional rights people have when dealing with police.” Follow Empire State NORML on Facebook and Twitter and become a member today ! ” Read more from Fox 11

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SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Election Night also ushered in new, pro-legalization governors in so-far not legalized Illinois, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, and New Mexico, and also saw the defeat of staunch cannabis opponent Pete Sessions, who’s been blocking cannabis legislation for years. All because federal law still sees him as a wonton criminal.

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