Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is already expensive and not covered by insurance or public health programs.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 16, 2019

Tallian has been fighting for cannabis policy reform in the Hoosier State since 2012. Previous marijuana policy reform legislation introduced by Sen. Scientific research is mounting as ten states have legalized recreational use, and 33 have legalized it for medicinal purposes. Proposed Marijuana Law.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Kathy Hochul in September—are currently working on building policies for the newly legal adult-use cannabis market , which Wright says should be ready in about 18 months. States With Legal Cannabis Have Less Race-Based Arrests, Study Finds. Analysis Reveals Army Recruits With Cannabis History Are Not Risky. Despite the U.S.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. 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. billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use cannabis sales.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

New York state lawmakers have reportedly finalized an agreement to legalize marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21. New York legislators have come close to passing marijuana legalization several times in recent years, but have been unable to finalize a deal. Since 2012, 15 states have legalized adult-use cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In addition, states have taken the legality of these substances in their own hands, legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis and legalizing or decriminalizing certain psychedelics or entheogens. The current push to legalize psychedelics is in its early stages. Cannabis Legalization Timeline.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Senate to legalize cannabis at the federal level, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), introduced by U.S. This bill wouldn’t merely legalize cannabis. But that’s OK, because the next opportunity to legalize cannabis is just around the corner. There’s a new bill in the U.S. The Background.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Texas Residents Fuel a “Little Amsterdam” in New Mexico New Mexico’s recreational cannabis program officially began in 2012. Since recreational cannabis is not legal in Texas, many TX residents have been crossing the border into Sunland to purchase and consume.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

Cannabis legalization advocates want states to do more to protect workers. Cannabis legalization advocates want states to do more to protect workers. New Jersey and New York ban employers from discriminating against workers who legally use marijuana medically or recreationally. March 3, 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

We awarded higher grades to candidates who currently support legalizing marijuana and even better grades if they have openly supported legalization for more than just the past couple years. We used the candidates’ websites and social media as a litmus test of their dedication to the legalization of marijuana. And I enjoyed it.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 1, 2022

Cannabis legalization advocates want states to do more to protect workers. New Jersey and New York ban employers from discriminating against workers who legally use marijuana medically or recreationally. He emphasized that when Colorado voters legalized pot, they wrote that authority into the state constitution.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2022

The government have implemented a program to excuse cannabis related crimes, however, there have been some criticisms of the scheme. Some argue that program is not helping those individuals who have been the most affected by their cannabis related sentences. Cannabis was first legalised for recreational use in Colorado, back in 2012.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) has unveiled her plan to legalize cannabis if she is elected president — the plan includes expungement of past convictions, research funding, medical cannabis access for veterans, and more. Legalizing marijuana gives us an opportunity to begin to repair the damage caused by our current criminal justice system.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 29, 2021

Initiative 25 is also referred to as the “Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program,” or LEAP , and is proposing a three percent increase in recreational cannabis taxes starting in 2022. Colorado has garnered a strong history of cannabis sales revenue and tax data since the state’s legalization bill was passed in 2012.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?” Objective: Since 2012, 19 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy. Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill . This bill addresses both sides of that coin. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”.

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Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

The Joint Blog

JUNE 25, 2019

state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. And 25% of tax proceeds must be reinvested in impoverished communities, while 20% is dedicated to substance-abuse treatment programs. Black and brown people have been put at the very center of this policy in a way that no other state has ever done.”.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

In that time around a dozen other states have passed medical bills, eight more have joined Colorado and Washington in full legalization. Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump have voiced support for state governments deciding their own policies. according to a 2012 study issued by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 13, 2020

I recall when it was a pretty big deal that Seattle and Denver were playing each other in the Super Bowl six years ago, since both teams’ states legalized cannabis in 2012 (and they played the game in Jersey, which also had cannabis legal reform for medical use). National Hockey League (NHL). Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

These businesses will need help from lawyers to operate legally, however the legal rules of professional conduct (RPC) may present a barrier to such legal services for psilocybin ventures. which governs the scope of legal services. Businesses struggled to find legal advice in the complex industry.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 27, 2021

States that have legalized adult-use marijuana sales have seen billions of dollars in fresh tax revenue from cannabis, according to a new study. The recently published research, which comes courtesy of the Marijuana Policy Project , found that, as of this month, “states reported a combined total of $7.9

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Legalizing marijuana for adults has been a wise investment. 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. billion in tax revenue from legal, adult-use marijuana sales.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

The legislation, which allows states to determine their own cannabis policies, was offered by Sens. This legislation will simply allow those state regulatory programs to succeed without federal interference,” Aaron Smith, executive director of NCIA, said in a press release. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Seen as a protectionist, cottage measure to some stakeholders, residency requirements for cannabis licensure have been a staple in the industry since Washington and Colorado legalized cannabis statewide back in 2012. ” And DHSS’s regulations implement and support the residency restriction.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2022

Psychedelic Alpha Policy Map. Psychedelic Alpha, an independent community in the psychedelics space, keeps track of psychedelic drug policy reform across the United States. Click to check out its psychedelic legalization & decriminalization tracker. Psychedelics and the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Senate to legalize cannabis at the federal level, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), introduced by U.S. This bill wouldn’t merely legalize cannabis. But that’s OK, because the next opportunity to legalize cannabis is just around the corner. There’s a new bill in the U.S. The Background.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Senate to legalize cannabis at the federal level, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), introduced by U.S. This bill wouldn’t merely legalize cannabis. But that’s OK, because the next opportunity to legalize cannabis is just around the corner. There’s a new bill in the U.S. The Background.

Business 52

Business Agriculture Hemp Programs 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Senate to legalize cannabis at the federal level, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), introduced by U.S. This bill wouldn’t merely legalize cannabis. But that’s OK, because the next opportunity to legalize cannabis is just around the corner. There’s a new bill in the U.S. The Background.

Agriculture 52

Agriculture Hemp Programs Legalization 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Senate to legalize cannabis at the federal level, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), introduced by U.S. This bill wouldn’t merely legalize cannabis. But that’s OK, because the next opportunity to legalize cannabis is just around the corner. There’s a new bill in the U.S. The Background.

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Agriculture Hemp Programs Legalization 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

If cannabis were federally legal and taxed, then federal tax revenue from cannabis commerce could rise to $18 billion a year. And the entitlement programs reach an exorbitant number of citizens. Recreational cannabis states have initiatives and programs that do great work with the cannabis tax dollars. BY KEN FORD ?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

215, I was recently interviewed on KCRW to give my take on how California (and specifically the City of Los Angeles) has done when it comes to legalizing and licensing cannabis businesses. 215 legalized medical cannabis in 1996–it didn’t. 215 wasn’t about legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis at all.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 27, 2023

Clearly, public opinion has changed here in Arizona, where cannabis is now legal for both medicinal and adult recreational use. Medical cannabis was approved in 2010 and implemented in 2012 and experienced regular month-over-month increases in sales volumes until 2021. What Percentage of Americans Support Legalization?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By sufficiently moving the needle on public opinion, NORML aims to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and subsequently ensure access to products that are safe, convenient, and affordable. That’s not really a policy approach that’s going to work in most situations.”. Elana Goldberg: And I’m Elana Goldberg.

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