Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

The Idaho Office of Drug Policy’s webpage on CBD Drug Policy indicates that Idaho’s position on CBD has not changed as of June 2019 and that the informal opinion from 2015 is still followed. The appeal involved the denial of Big Sky’s preliminary injunction by the state court.

Hemp 89

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Cultivation 89

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. With the ever-changing laws and regulations, hemp businesses should expect to discuss the efforts they make to stay up-to-date on law and policy regarding hemp.

Hemp 89

Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 89

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Our firm represents a number of financial institutions and even a federal agency on banking state-legal cannabis. We have practiced in the space ever since the 2014 FinCEN guidelines were issued and it’s been slow going for the most part.

Banking 99

Banking Hemp CBD Cultivation 99

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2019

The medical-marijuana community has been on edge over the issue since June, when the state court of appeals ruled 2-1 that THC-bearing resin from marijuana plants, and the products that contain it, were not protected by the 2010 Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. Now, the state’s highest court will decide the issue.

Extraction 63

Extraction Legalization Vaping Edibles 63

Cannabis Chronicles

JULY 2, 2019

The ban has been in place since 2014, two years after Washington voters approved a ballot initiative legalizing the drug for recreational use. The ordinance applies a 1,000-foot buffer for all cannabis businesses to elementary and secondary schools as well as public playgrounds as required by state law. Bans give way to buffers.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Retail Recreational Business 100

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. The joint guidance also states that additional FinCen guidance will be released in the future.

Banking 91

Banking Hemp Compliance Compliance 91

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. The 2014 Farm Bill is still in effect as the U.S.

Hemp 83

Hemp Agriculture THC Cultivation 83

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 7, 2019

The Company alleges that the terms of the Agreement include, amongst others, a repayment of the $1,000,000 loan by transferring $100,000 to Veritas and by assigning its interest in the asset purchase agreement to acquire a marijuana production operation in Washington State. ABOUT LIHT CANNABIS CORP. Liht Cannabis Corp.

Compliance 63

Compliance Compliance Research and Development Strains 63

The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Since 2014, Minnesota has provided applicants and employees with protections if they lawfully use cannabis for medicinal purposes. This expanded definition should avoid litigation in Minnesota over whether the CPA covers a product that is legal under state law, but not federal law, as we saw in Coats v.

Law 52

Law Recreational Policy Treatment 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

Fitzgerald, the head of the city’s new Cannabis Business Division, said that rules drafted to govern San Diego’s legal cannabis market in 2014 may be too restrictive to allow for inclusive participation in the industry. “We Under state law, cannabis businesses are required to be only 600 feet from such sites.

Business 52

Business Programs Policy Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Law Firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP writes… The Cannabis Banking Guidance from California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO) offers California-chartered financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses assurances that the DBO will not bring enforcement actions based solely on such relationships. Why it matters.

Banking 45

Banking Compliance Compliance Policy 45

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

According to the annual Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index, positive marijuana results have increased nearly 24 percent since 2014 for safety-sensitive employees in the federal workplace, who are subject to federally mandated drug testing. Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Employer Obligations. Similar to the U.S.

Marijuana 40

Marijuana Legalization Safety State Laws 40

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant. The report also said officials didn’t follow a draft policy for quarantining and disposing of non-compliant samples.

Agriculture 59

Agriculture Hemp Programs Research and Development 59

SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill signed into law so that we can enact sensible and meaningful cannabis reform that will improve lives and livelihoods.”. “For Joyce and Young’s efforts come as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and fellow Sens. “My

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Legislation Banking Policy 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 13, 2021

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this bill signed into law so that we can enact sensible and meaningful cannabis reform that will improve lives and livelihoods.”. “For Joyce and Young’s efforts come as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and fellow Sens. “My

Legislation 52

Legislation Banking Policy Advocacy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

This article summarizes the current, confusing framework of federal statutes, state statutes, and judicial decisions addressing employers’ rights and obligations relating to marijuana use, and provides practical advice for employers in states where medical or recreational marijuana use has been legalized.

Law 40

Law Legalization Marijuana Policy 40

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Barbuto was hired by the defendant, Advantage Sales and Marketing (ASM) in 2014. Barbuto informed her to-be supervisor at ASM that she was a qualifying medical marijuana patient under Massachusetts law, adding that she did not take the medical marijuana before work or at work. Analysis. (I)

Policy 52

Policy Safety Law Patients 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization.

Legalization 52

Legalization Legislation Recreational Cannabis 52

Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

For many years since the enactment of cannabis prohibition by the federal government, having any form of cannabis in any amount in the state would get you in trouble which could include both hefty fines and incarceration. In 2014, the state passed SB 2531 which was the state’s first CBD-focused law.

Programs 52

Programs Oil Epilepsy THC 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In addition, the state has seen the expansion of licenses for marijuana retail stores and craft growers. While the District of Columbia (#17) has allowed medical marijuana since 2010 and adult-use cannabis since 2014, the sale of cannabis for recreational use remains prohibited. However, the future of cannabis law in D.C.

Recreational 52

Recreational Legislation Research and Development Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Florida first legalized the limited use of medical cannabis through the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Under both nursery programs, hemp will be insurable if grown in containers and in accordance with federal regulations, any applicable state or tribal laws and terms of the crop insurance policy. Producers must report hemp acreage to FSA after planting to comply with federal and state law enforcement.

Programs 45

Programs Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 45

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There also has been a notable increase in cannabis use in states where cannabis was more recently legalised, with 22 to 25% of adults regularly using cannabis in Maine (2016), Massachusetts (2016), and Alaska (2014). These trends present both challenges and opportunities for the transportation industry.

Recreational 52

Recreational Safety Cannabis Law 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

So much is changing in the cannabis industry that it can be challenging to keep up with the latest national and state-by-state laws and business insights. It’s easy to find recent content about specific states, regions, and topics. Something went wrong while submitting the form. Ganjapreneur. The Roll-Up from Leafly.

Topical 52

Topical Media Data Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

His first foray into marijuana policy took place in 2014 when he instructed the NYPD to issue tickets to (instead of arresting) people caught with possession of less than 25 grams of cannabis (this following police contravention of the 1977 law). Cannabis laws vary greatly by state. Can I grow marijuana at home?

Marijuana 59

Marijuana Consumption Dispensary Vaping 59

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Legislation opens doors for cannabis policy reform in the current Congress. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), released draft legislation today that would remove cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances while allowing states to determine their own cannabis policies. WASHINGTON, D.C. Senators Cory Booker, D-N.J.,

Legislation 71

Legislation Banking History Access 71

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

When New York started its medical program in 2014, Gov. No medical cannabis dispensary in New York sells or advertises products for smoking,” said Ngiste Abebe, president of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) and Director of Public Policy at Columbia Care. Are they required by state law to vape the refills?

Vaping 52

Vaping Patients Compliance Compliance 52

Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 5, 2018

In December of 2013, the Denver International Airport became the first city facility to prohibit marijuana possession on its property, citing the fact that it is still illegal under federal law and that the federal government regulates the aviation industry. Interstate Travel with Marijuana is Against Nevada Law.

Marijuana 45

Marijuana Recreational Law Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

Social network’s internal policy team elects to keep global ban on promoting pot sales or selling marijuana outright, after months of debate ,” according to Max Cheney at MarketWatch. Alaska voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. , they react immediately by suspending – or deleting – the account.”

Banking 49

Banking Marijuana Media Patients 49

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Because cannabis remains illegal under federal law, 7 and Section 230 explicitly does not “impair the enforcement of. 9 Even under the Obama-era policy, Weedmaps might still be exposing itself to federal prosecution because it is not “demonstrably in compliance with [California’s] strong and effective. 31 See Lisa N.

Legalization 45

Legalization Business Law Cannabis 45

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The courts have consistently held that marijuana dispensaries operating in compliance with state law are trafficking in controlled substances and are subject to Section 280E.[11] In contrast, the organic laws of LLPs, LLCs, and now LPs, allow for active participation by investors. shareholders who are not C corporations.

Business 72

Business Cannabis Seed-To-Sale Law 72

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The use of cannabis for medical purposes has been permitted in New York since 2014. The stated purpose for the revision was to simplify tax return preparation, improve compliance and enforcement, and aid in the interpretation of tax law provisions. However, New York’s Tax Law does not conform to the Code in all respects.

Business 52

Business Cannabis Law Decriminalization 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2019

Public Policy. Whilst English law presumes that English criminal statutes do not extend to acts wholly undertaken outside the U.K., the Court of Appeal decision R v Rogers [2014] significantly (and somewhat surprisingly) extended the scope of POCA to conduct that occurs entirely outside the U.K., Territoriality.

Legalization 40

Legalization Banking Compliance Compliance 40

SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

In August, Constellation Brands (brewers of Corona beer) spent $4 billion to massively up their stake in Canopy Growth, which in 2014 became the first publicly traded cannabis company in North America, and now lists on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Pharmaceutical 40

Pharmaceutical Research and Development Legalization CBD 40

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. The Senators.

Marijuana 279

Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 279

Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

Our attorneys track these developments in real-time on behalf of multiple clients, and we provide a 50-state matrix showing how states regulate hemp and hemp products. States are (mostly) consistent when it comes to hemp production. There is some consistency in how states regulate growing hemp.

Hemp 93

Hemp CBD Seed-To-Sale Agriculture 93