CannaMD

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In a field of Democratic presidential hopefuls that have come out in favor of major overhauls of marijuana legislation, and in many cases full legalization, Joe Biden remains somewhat of an outlier. Bush’s 1989 speech on a revised anti-drug policy, Biden responded on national television criticizing the plan as “not going far enough.”

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Since 2010, 37 states have legalized medical use of cannabis and 18 states have legalized both medical and adult use. This issue, which we believe the Senate is long overdue in addressing, has implications across many areas of American politics and policy. Sincerely, Charles E. Schumer, Ron Wyden, & Cory Booker.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 17, 2020

Despite those high numbers, Paul Henderson, Harris’ chief of administration, stated, “Our policy was that no one with a marijuana conviction for mere possession could do any (jail time) at all.”. While at the helm, her office oversaw a 6 percent rise in marijuana convictions. I know this as a former prosecutor, and I know it as a senator.”.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 6, 2021

While the New Orleans City Council doesn’t have the authority to legalize adult-use marijuana, it has the ability to decriminalize it through an ordinance changing police policy. The automatic pardons of future offenses, however, won’t go into effect until September 15—giving police time to adjust to the new policy.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 13, 2019

We examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvas their current respective stances on marijuana. In 2010, Harris opposed a measure in California that would have legalized marijuana. Her apparent pro-legalization stance, however, hasn’t always translated into legislative action.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Other pending legislation would affect employers’ treatment of persons who use cannabis, and potential loosening of restrictions on labeling/marketing requirements for cannabis products. The state does not allow adult use or medical use of marijuana, and recent attempts to pass legislation have failed. is dependent on the U.S.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

Both the legislature and the Governor’s office, after hearing New Yorkers’ opinions, have repeatedly stated cannabis legislation must address social justice concerns and avoid creating a cannabis economy that will allow large businesses to thrive to the detriment of small business.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This legislation has the potential to boost New York State’s economy by potentially creating a $1.7 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany. 1617) this year, which would include legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult-use in New York, centered in justice and equity for victims of the War on Drugs.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 21, 2020

In 2010, she won a bid and was elected Attorney General of California and re-elected again in 2014. In 2010 she also co-authored an opposition argument going against a ballot measure for recreational cannabis legalization in the state of California back in 2010. I know this as a former prosecutor, and I know it as a senator.”

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

He in part was referring to a San Jose Wellness argument that 280E shouldn’t apply to charitable contributions as a matter of policy. Toro ruled that the medical cannabis dispensary owed about $2 million in back taxes for the years between 2010-15. Hopefully, an enlightened Congress will pass legislation to correct this situation.”.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Elliott held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee from 2011 to 2017, including Director of Legislative and Government Affairs, Board Liaison, Director of Appointments and Commission Liaison. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. Equity & Inclusion Division – Eugene Hillman.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And state legislators are working to delay the legally mandated implementation of the medical marijuana law. Matthew Schweich, Deputy Director at the Marijuana Policy Project, expects the state Supreme Court will reinstate Amendment A and reverse the lower court’s decision. In the three months since the election, South Dakota Gov.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

According to a 2013 report published by the American Civil Liberties Union (“ ACLU ”), nearly half of all drug arrests made in 2010 were for marijuana possession. This statement was echoed by Virginia Governor Northam who stated that the enactment of cannabis decriminalization legislation in May was intended to address racial inequalities.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

WHEREAS, for those individuals who were formerly incarcerated, a recent analysis by the Prison Policy Initiative shows that more than 27 percent are unemployed, which is a higher rate than the overall unemployment rate during the Great Depression; and.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2020

Despite many efforts to create equality legislatively, it seems in this time communities are calling for big changes. Cannabis arrests nationally are down 18% since 2010, but there has been an uptick since 2015—even though more states are enacting legalization or decriminalization policies. Cannabis Legalization Isn’t Enough.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

With more than a decade of experience in cannabis policy, she is a go-to source for businesses, industry groups, governments, and reporters seeking opinions, analysis, and commentary on hemp law and policy. Since its founding in 2010, VS has helped shape marijuana and hemp laws and policies across the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

One of the most successful alcohol control policies in the United States was the establishment of the minimum legal drinking age of 21 (MLDA-21). All states have a version of MLDA-21, with Congress passing legislation in 1984 pressuring all states to enact the policy if they had not already done so. 1988, Jones et al.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

I am a medical patient in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry due my qualifying condition: a 2010 diagnosis of aggressive Multiple Sclerosis. If Florida plans to increase its medical marijuana program through new legislative policies and marijuana dispensary standardized procedures, how exactly do we attempt to accomplish this?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

The AMMA [Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, passed in 2010] was designed to prevent these sorts of issues.”. That is a public health nightmare and it’s one more reason why policing these really private medical choices is terrible public policy.”. The law is abundantly clear,” said Scottsdale attorney Julie Gunnigle. 10 donors.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 4, 2021

Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy ended a weeks-long legislative saga that saw cannabis legalization—supported by more than two in three voters in November—finally go into effect. Between 2010 and 2018, Black people were 3.5 Racial disparity in New Jersey prohibition. In certain counties, that discrepancy shoots up to over 13.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy ended a weeks-long legislative saga that saw cannabis legalization—supported by more than two in three voters in November—finally go into effect. Between 2010 and 2018, Black people were 3.5 Racial disparity in New Jersey prohibition. In certain counties, that discrepancy shoots up to over 13.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Legislation passed last July allows a Consultant doctor to prescribe medicinal cannabis, but it is restricted to just three conditions. The text sanctions the total failure of repression policies, citing the now famous 2015 report of the Italian National Anti-Mafia Directorate.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 7, 2021

The way I read the legislation,” she told Leafly, “it doesn’t prohibit delta-8. Whoever drafted this legislation, I think they drafted it very purposefully. He has covered the legal cannabis industry since 2010. It prohibits the conversion of delta-9 to delta-8. I think someone did their homework,” she noted.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

The Kelly case was decided in January 2010 by the California Supreme Court. In the Kelly case, the Court held the state of California cannot, through the legislative process, impose a state limit on medical cannabis that is more restrictive than what is allowed under Proposition 215. of Tax and Fee Administration [“CDTFA”]. [4]

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

Alison Felix , Senior Policy Advisor , Sam Chapman , Associate Economist , and Jordan Bass , Research Associate. iv Marijuana legislation initially was slow to expand across the United States. In recent years, however, states have been adopting legislation to create legal marijuana markets at a rapid pace (Chart 1).

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 25, 2019

As reported by the Associated Press, Illinois’ new governor signed the legislation into law today making his state the 11th to approve marijuana for recreational use in a program offering legal remedies and economic benefits to minorities whose lives critics say were damaged by a wayward war on drugs. era crackdowns. Peoria Democratic Rep.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

In North Dakota, a state legislative committee recently voted to accept amendments that would change the state’s definition of THC. He has covered the legal cannabis industry since 2010. Bruce Kennedy is an award-winning reporter, editor, and producer based in Colorado. View Bruce Kennedy’s articles. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

The demand for Bhang products has been growing for years and finally legislation is catching up with that demand.”. While lagging behind North America in cannabis legislation, the European Union has recently made strides in broadening access to medical cannabis for its citizens. Learn more at www.bhangnation.com. Chairman & CEO.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It just had spent so much time from the early ’90s all the way until roughly 2010 honing their skills, tracking agricultural projects, and tracking agricultural product and offering supply chain solutions. And I’m curious, how do state policies impact that? The relationship with us and state policy is pretty well-established.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

2020 ) measured attitudes and usage of medical cannabis amongst 1388 Australians, in the wake of changes in legislation permitting (restricted) medical access. Politicians, policymakers, and legislators are important audiences who are influenced and, of course, specifically targeted by medical journals (Stryker 2002 ).

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2022

Peter was made a member of the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2010 for services to the philanthropic sector. military officers at the National Defense University in Washington DC from 2004 till 2010. He consulted with state and federal regulators to design policy and legislation.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Cory Gardner (R) of Colorado and Elizabeth Warren (D) of Massachusetts, that would allow states to write their own marijuana policies, remove marijuana from the list in the CSA, and decriminalize it federally. That is the federal policy.” Joe’s latest policy stances on marijuana. Legalize medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

Department of Justice (“DOJ”) updated its marijuana enforcement policy and announced that while marijuana remained illegal under federal law, the DOJ was “deferring its right to challenge” state marijuana legalization laws. [10] A number of states have already passed legislation requiring employers to accommodate medical marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Chairman Crapo Outlines Concerns with Cannabis Banking Legislation. He was easily re-elected in 2010, and will not have to run again until 2016. Do read to the bottom to learn more about Sen Crapo and substance abuse… DECEMBER 18, 2019. Requests feedback on potential changes to address public health and safety issues.

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Meadow

JULY 13, 2018

Isa Perez (Head of Business Development at Meadow) moderates the Update from Local Regulators Panel with Joe Devlin (Sacramento Cannabis Policy and Enforcement), Cat Packer (Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation), and Nicole Elliot ( San Francisco Office of Cannabis). Photo Credit: Kandid Kush.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. Family physicians have a vested interest in policies that advance and protect the health of their patients and the public. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. Call to Action.

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