Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy continued to place a spotlight on issues of equality, inequality, equity, and inequity with its most recent program, “Pot and Parity.”. Martin began with a brief history of cannabis policy in Massachusetts. Evans agreed with his co-panelists in the need for fairer policies.

Policy 51

Policy Programs Dispensary Cannabis 51

MJ Business Attorneys

APRIL 29, 2019

The cannabis industry is heavily regulated and the testing programs are unlike the public safety regulations for any commodity in the world. In 2016, there was an effort in Colorado at a facility in Pueblo to unionize the workers; one of the workers contacted UFCW Local 7 for help in this effort.

Safety 153

Safety Data Food Environment 153

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

The USDA provided clarifying instructions in its September 2018 Instruction on Organic Certification of Industrial Hemp Production for the UDSA’s policy regarding the organic certification of industrial hemp production by certifying agents accredited by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

Hemp 99

Hemp Agriculture Programs Policy 99

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Click here to send a message to your member of Congress and urge them to support this effort.

Chronic Pain 198

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 198

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This substance needs to be addressed as part of all workplace motor vehicle safety programs. Develop a comprehensive marijuana policy that accounts for current laws in each state where your company operates. A zero-tolerance policy for marijuana may not be possible, depending on your state’s laws. Update your policies as needed.

Marijuana 97

Marijuana Policy Safety Consumption 97

NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

During these travels, I was frequently meeting other young lawyers (although we also had many non-lawyers representing NORML around the country), many of whom were also active in the anti-Vietnam War efforts, who shared the NORML position regarding marijuana policy. I was never quite sure why Trudeau had made that statement.

Media 263

Media Marijuana Policy Legalization 263

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.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5

Programs 52

Programs Policy State Laws Cultivation 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016.

Law 109

Law Decriminalization Advocacy Programs 109

MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Conducted in an effort to understand where residents stand on several policy issues that are currently being examined by the Maryland General Assembly, the poll determined that 57 percent of voters support the full legalization of cannabis. This leaves only 37 percent in opposition.

Legalization 94

Legalization Recreational Tincture Decriminalization 94

Connor & Connor PLLC

JANUARY 31, 2019

Effectively, the NFL is saying that their “workers”, the players, are unable to participate in a state legal activity, no matter the reason, due to their stringent drug policies. If while in the intervention program a player again has a failed test, they will be subject to stage two or three of the program, whichever is applicable.

Marijuana 93

Marijuana Policy Wellness and Beauty Programs 93

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

After a failed attempt at adult use legalization in 2016, voters in Arizona finally passed Proposition 207 — also known as the Smart and Safe Act — which permits the possession and use of marijuana for adults ages 21 years or older and permits individuals to grow up to six marijuana plants in their residences. Washington, D.C.,

Decriminalization 119

Decriminalization Medicine Conditions Legalization 119

Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? The Evolution of Tennessee’s Medical Cannabis Program. In 2016, the law was once again reformed to allow up to 0.9% In 2016, the law was once again reformed to allow up to 0.9% This is news to me. I’m a native of Tennessee. Alzheimer’s disease.

Programs 52

Programs Oil Epilepsy THC 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

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. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Legalizing marijuana for adults has been a wise investment. of the population enrolled.

Marijuana 91

Marijuana Retail Collective Programs 91

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. in both the long and short term.”.

Legalization 98

Legalization Policy THC Patients 98

Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Program is Raking in the Cash. Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Bill: About HB 1024 .

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Supply Chain Dispensary 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

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. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. of the population enrolled.

Collective 52

Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

2014 Farm Bill Industrial Hemp Program. In 2016, Alabama enacted the Alabama Industrial Hemp research Program Act, (“ Act ”), which gave the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (“ADAI”) the authority over the production of industrial hemp and hemp products. Without further ado, we start with Alabama. Bottom Line.

Hemp 96

Hemp Seed-To-Sale CBD Law 96

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Arkansas legalized medical marijuana in 2016. . Missouri will create a lottery system to provide licenses and certificates and impose a 6% tax on cannabis to benefit certain programs. North Dakota passed a medical marijuana program in 2016. North Dakota currently allows for a medical marijuana program.

Recreational 98

Recreational Legislation Programs Legalization 98

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. Back in 2016, a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana was given the green light by voters in Arkansas. A 6% tax is to be imposed on the retail price of cannabis to benefit various programs.

Decriminalization 119

Decriminalization Marijuana Legalization Programs 119

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. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Cultivation 97

The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. Since 2016, the country has permitted the sale of CBD and some Japanese companies produce cannabidiol products as well. Shutterstock).

Law 145

Law Legalization Clinical Trials CBD 145

Cannabis Chronicles

MARCH 4, 2019

My friends make good-natured jokes about getting a degree in weed,” said DeNoya, one of the first students in a new four-year degree program in medicinal plant chemistry at Northern Michigan University. “I A similar program is being launched at Minot State University in North Dakota this spring. It’s hard work.

Education 100

Education Research and Development Hemp Programs 100

The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) recently released the first National Cannabis Equity Report , a 39-page document that explores the social equity programs within the 36 states that have legalized medicinal or recreational cannabis. The MCBA spelled out four pillars that constitute a truly equitable program.

Programs 105

Programs Recreational Seed-To-Sale Cannabis 105

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. percent in 2016. times more likely.

Education 104

Education Marijuana Advocacy Legislation 104

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

” “Pennsylvania’s cannabis policy is cruel, irrational and expensive,” Senator Leach said. Tax revenue collected pursuant to the bill—an estimated $500 million in the first full fiscal year of operation—will be appropriated to school districts using the 2016 fair funding formula (Act 35).

Programs 45

Programs Medicine Collective Conditions 45

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. million residents aged 21 and up. 406,454 active patient certifications.

Patients 110

Patients Legislation Programs Dispensary 110

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. CO resident? Connecticut. FL resident? TX resident? TX resident?

Legislation 172

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 172

CannaMD

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Between 2016-2018, despite rapidly expanding state legalization, there was a slight increase in marijuana-related arrests year over year. Need Advice About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program? MARIJUANA ARRESTS DECLINE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2015.

Marijuana 105

Marijuana Chronic Pain Treatment Legalization 105

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

Policy 40

Policy Chronic Pain Collective Cannabis 40

The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation told The Cannigma during a Zoom call this week. “A Cannabis has been legal for adults to use and possess since 2018 in California, and the state has had a legal medical cannabis program since 1996. Sterling, of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, said.

Marijuana 145

Marijuana Access Law Pharmaceutical 145

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Here we are at the end of 2019, which means it’s time for the fourth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis (see the 2018 post here ; 2017 here ; and 2016 here ). These are all further signs of program maturation. Below is a high-level summary of what we are seeing in Oregon cannabis as we move into the new year.

Hemp 104

Hemp Environment Cannabis THC 104

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 4, 2022

To find out more about the program, potential applicants can visit California’s cannabis website cannabis.ca.gov , the agency said in a press release. Equity owners must meet at least one of the following criteria: Cannabis conviction or arrest: The owner was convicted of or arrested for a cannabis offense before November 8, 2016.

Programs 52

Programs Business Policy Cannabis 52

Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted legal medical marijuana programs. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs. 8, 2016, with the passing of House Bill 523. As of February 2023, 41 U.S. Additionally, 23 U.S. Minnesota During a hearing on Monday, Jan. 18 of last year, Gov.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Programs Concentrates 105

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

Maine voted to legalize marijuana in 2016, with sales scheduled to start in June. This week, the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy postponed sales indefinitely due to the pandemic. ” It’s a competition program where the secret ingredient is always weed. AND FINALLY. It debuts on April 20, obviously.

Decriminalization 99

Decriminalization Business Legalization Packaging 99

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis

Dispensary 76

Dispensary Patients Agriculture Conditions 76

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Since her last run in with authorities, she has tried to get a prescription from her Pain Clinic but was informed, not for the first time, one month ago that Queensland Health policy would not allow doctors to prescribe medical cannabis. Again she was left with no choice but to break the law to get relief.

Chronic Pain 78

Chronic Pain Advocacy Patients Education 78