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DEA Promises Progress on Federal Cultivation Applications, But Provides No Timetable for Action

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In 2016, the DEA similarly announced the adoption of new rules to expand to supply of research-grade cannabis, but failed to take any further action. However, this is not the first time the agency has made such a promise. On July 29, the Appellate Court ordered the DEA to provide a written response to the filing within 30 days.

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How to Stay Compliant with Cannabis Licensing Regulations in Nevada

Connor & Connor PLLC

After the 2016 election, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis, in addition to the states medical-marijuana program. Currently, the Cannabis Compliance Board, known as the CCB, serves as Nevadas cannabis regulatory agency. As a result, possession and consumption of cannabis by adults became legal in January of 2017.

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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

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Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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Catalonia’s Superior Court is overturning a 2016 regulation approved by the Barcelona City Council permitting cannabis clubs to operate in the city.

Cannabis Law Report

Now that loophole is being closed via a decision by Catalonia’s Superior Court overturning a 2016 regulation approved by the Barcelona City Council permitting the clubs to operate in the city. The decision could force the associations to close.

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Massachusetts Compliance & Training Program For Cannabis Companies (Nation’s First) Deemed A Success

Cannabis Law Report

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. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Read the full article.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19

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Maine regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AL resident?

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Simplifya Expands Footprint to 23 States with Launch of New Compliance Solutions for West Virginia Cannabis Owners and Operators

Cannabis Law Report

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Help Cannabis Operators in the. Simplifya’s suite of compliance tools now available to the cannabis ecosystem in West Virginia include: Simplifya Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Emerging Medical Marijuana Market Stay Compliant.