Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Back in October 2019, Deputy Kayra Harding introduced a bill (Proyecto de Ley No. It does not help that Panama’s medical cannabis legalization has been tainted by accusations of corruption. In regions with deep inequalities, licensing programs may be seen as giveaway for powerful interests, if not properly framed and explained.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) was scheduled to meet on March 27 for its first meeting of 2019. In addition to more in-depth discussions on white labeling and compassionate use, it would be very useful to have further public discussions on even more complex regulatory topics such as social equity programs.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Oklahoma was a slow adopter of medical marijuana, and only a short while ago many pro-MMJ advocates in the state believed legalization may never come. Is MMJ legal in Oklahoma yet?” Over the past decade, a cascade of American states have been legalizing medical cannabis, but many Oklahomans were not holding their breath.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Back on March 1, I ran through a legislative forecast and report for Oregon cannabis in 2019. As we move into the home stretch of the 2019 session, each issue has been bandied about: some are close to passage and others have died. This means no cannabis lounges and probably no temporary event permits or tours in 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Back in October 2019, Deputy Kayra Harding introduced a bill (Proyecto de Ley No. ” It does not help that Panama’s medical cannabis legalization has been tainted by accusations of corruption. The post Panama Set to Have Legal Medical Cannabis, But Hemp Bill Stalls appeared first on Harris Bricken.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Although the final bill is waiting signature from the governor, as of May 31, 2019, Illinois is poised to move forward as the eleventh state to legalize adult use marijuana. 25% of the estimated $500M in tax revenue the new program is expected to generate must be reinvested in low-income, minority neighborhoods.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MAY 31, 2019

In a critical development USDA recently revealed that they will short cut the typical rule making process to have the hemp program in place by the 2020 growing season. Absent a challenge, USDA will issue a regulation in the fall of 2019. An IFR is a rule issued without notice-and-comment that can be made effective upon publication.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2020

Given that cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States (despite the fact that more than a majority of states have some form of cannabis legal reform), we get pretty excited when we see other countries undertake legalization experiments at the federal level. But, it’s a start.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

This funding was authorized by the California Cannabis Equity Act of 2018 (Senate Bill 1294) and the Budget Act of 2019. The hope is that these additional funds will help local jurisdictions with implementation of equity programs that have struggled due to lack of funding and under-staffing.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? Medical Marijuana Legalization Around The World. Medical marijuana has been legalized in most US states. Which Countries Will Legalize Medical Marijuana Next?

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Oklahoma legalized medical marijuana in 2018, but now some big changes are coming to the program through the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. If you live in Oklahoma, now is the time to familiarize yourself with these new rules and regulations so you can take full advantage of the medical marijuana program in your state.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

11, 2019 /CNW/ - TruTrace Technologies Inc. NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, has joined the Shoppers Drug Mart ("Shoppers") medical cannabis verification pilot program (the "Pilot Program"). TORONTO, Sept. Tilray Canada"), a subsidiary of Tilray, Inc.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

In this post, I’ll walk through exactly how we got into the current mess we are in and why transporting hemp can be such a massive risk—even though hemp is technically federally legal (or at least no longer a controlled substance). Driver employees can be pulled off the road and vehicles impounded. All for what?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. But if you thought Hawaii would be friendly to Hemp CBD products, think again.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 26, 2020

With 33 legal medical marijuana states (plus DC), the wave of MMJ legalization is well and truly washing across the entire country. Eleven of those legal MMJ states have also fully legalized marijuana for recreational use, with several more looking set to do the same soon. Which States Have Legalized MMJ?

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 25, 2019

According to state data , over 3000 New Jersey residents likely died of drug overdoses in 2018, and at least 141 have already died from suspected drug overdoses in 2019 through Jan. ” As for outright legalization of cannabis use in New Jersey, sources told NJ.com that advocates hope to work on the issue after initial talks stalled.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MAY 6, 2019

On May 3, 2019, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1020 (the “Hemp Bill”), which will create a robust commercial hemp industry within the State. The Hemp Bill creates a state hemp program within Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Indeed, FDACS must first promulgate rules for the program.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Let’s take a look at the current state of medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas, examining the legal framework, patient access, and the potential impact on the healthcare landscape. While this was a positive development, the scope remained limited compared to other states with more comprehensive MMJ programs.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2020

As I wrote in a prior blog post , Utah’s cannabis market has special characteristics that you are unlikely to find in other states. Overall, 2019 was a banner year for Utah’s cannabis marketplaces as it ramped up for 2020. Here’s the overview on 2019 and looking forward in 2020. Medical Cannabis.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The state of California has now permitted the legal use of marijuana for two years. Marijuana Tax Revenue Expenditures in California (Fiscal Year 2019-2020). In year one alone (2019-2020), those disbursals totaled approximately $200 million. In 2019 alone, Tulare County received $25.3

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

by Ryan Holz | Aug 7, 2019 | Medical Marijuana | Louisiana. In 2015, Louisiana lawmakers legalized medical marijuana. Louisiana’s medical program is limited. Stay connected to our blog for more updates on Louisiana and other cannabis-related activity through the country.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With a growing recognition of its potential therapeutic benefits, Iowa has established a medical marijuana program to provide eligible patients with access to cannabis-based treatments. The Iowa medical marijuana program represents a significant step forward in providing patients with alternative treatment options.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2019

On June 20, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 267-165 in favor of an amendment that restricts the Department of Justice from interfering in jurisdictions where marijuana is legal. from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs. from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

today announced new economic data detailing the potential impact of federal cannabis legalization in the United States. The federal legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis would create $86 billion in additional U.S. tax revenue between 2019 and 2025 and a $56 billion annual U.S. billion in 2019 to $26.3

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

On October 31, 2019, USDA published its interim hemp regulations and opened them up to a 60-day public commenting period. While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally, USDA’s regulations highlight potential issues for hemp producers with regard to new testing requirements in state or tribal plans. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s not a big drop, but this was the first year I saw license numbers fall since the 2016 roll-out of the adult use program. As an aside, one former OLCC official commented that the audit “ reads like a Leafly blog ”, due to its general and specific recommendations to loosen regulatory strictures. There is always something.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

During the first month of legal sales in Maine, over $1.4 According to High Times who first reported on this news, the figures for the first 31 days of legal sales showed that smokable forms of cannabis were the most popular products, making up 76% of revenue.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Within the last few months, the Florida Supreme Court (the “Court”) issued three (3) separate rulings that have a significant impact on the future of Florida’s legal marijuana market. Second, the Court struck down two (2) separate initiative petitions seeking to place marijuana legalization for adult use on the ballot for the 2022 election.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. For previous coverage in this series, check out the links below: Alabama.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

On March 13, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Specialty Crops Program held the first planned listening webinar to solicit public comment on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as it pertains to hemp. By: Nabil Rodriguez* and Kristen Morris. Nabil Rodriguez is not an attorney.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2019

On February 27, 2019 both the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) provided new insights and guidance related to their proposed regulatory processes for hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. The USDA has started to gather information to begin the process of rulemaking.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. The Impact Of Cannabis On Prescription Codeine Demand The legalization of cannabis has sparked a significant shift in the demand for prescription codeine.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it is aiming to release its “Interim Final Rule” for the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in August of 2019. Specifically, the timetable states “08/00/19.”.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The committee was supposed to have reported its findings by November 1, 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. HRB” A business trafficking in hemp which “can demonstrate that its business activities and products are legal under federal and state law.”

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