Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . Here’s a look back at 2019 and a projection of what’s to come in 2020 Cannabis Law. . March 2019 – Development of LA’s Phase 3 Retail License Application. . We saw no movement or resolve with this issue in 2019.

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Law Banking Hemp Retail 59

MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 24, 2019

It is a scenario that frustrates legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement alike. The surge in cannabis policy reform across the country and world may have caused many to anticipate a heavy blow to illegal operators, and black-market activity did experience an initial decline. billion, a $500 million reduction from 2017.

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Legalization Marijuana Policy Business 178

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that convened Sept. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov.

Business 52

Business Legalization Policy Cannabis 52

NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

Decriminalization 169

Decriminalization Policy Patients Legislation 169

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Wake Up California Cannabis Growers Its 2019 and the world you may have grown up and worked in since the late 1990’s was changed forever on January 1, 2018 due to the passage of SB 94 [Proposition 64]. 1] See Background – California Cannabis Regulation and California Cannabis Cultivation – Qualification as Farming. [2]

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Cultivation Environment Cannabis Agriculture 64

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

However, there are numerous clauses added to various federal bills in recent years that provide theoretical legal protections, which ensure fully state compliant cannabis businesses won’t face the wrath of federal authorities. In the 2019 Legislative Session, SB 582 passed by a considerable margin of 43-16.

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Legislation Cannabis Policy Law 73

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Despite a busy year on the state level and multiple bills announced and introduced into Congress, not much legislative progress has been made on federal cannabis policy in 2021. . In fact, cash strapped small and minority owned businesses help big cannabis companies maintain their competitive advantage.”.

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Access Cultivation Banking Legislation 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

Idaho cannabis advocates are working to place medical and decriminalization measures on the 2022 ballot in what Russ Belville, spokesperson for the Idaho Citizens Coalition for Cannabis , calls “the most hostile state” toward policy reform. In early 2019, Idaho State Police arrested Denis Palamarchuk outside Boise.

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Policy Legalization Collective Decriminalization 52

The Blunt Truth

MAY 23, 2019

Iowa is one step ahead of them – hemp cultivation will begin in 2020. In other federal news, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has said he’s open to the idea of legal cannabis banking, but does not think marijuana businesses should be eligible for opportunity zone tax breaks. That would represent a shift from their current policy.

Banking 61

Banking Decriminalization Topical Hemp 61

SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

Black market cannabis cultivation is a serious issue for California, where high taxes and limited access to legal weed are making it hard for legal businesses to compete with illicit sales. The post US Attorney General Says Busting Legal Weed Businesses Is the Feds’ Lowest Priority appeared first on SpeedWeed.

Business 52

Business Legalization DEA Policy 52

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 already had a developed medical cannabis regulatory system, and many businesses were able to transition to having both a medical and an adult-use counter.

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Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

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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Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? New Hampshire. New Mexico.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 243

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.”

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Policy Chronic Pain Collective Cannabis 40

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Regulate Like Alcohol : The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2019 — (HR 420) seeks to deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation. Your Highness, Carly. ND resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

“Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM. Meanwhile, those who hold the lucrative cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses are finding new ways to profit, primarily by selling to out of state investors.

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Patients Marijuana Programs Events 260

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

— Second quarter 2019 revenue of $12.7 Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter 2019 totaled $2.5 Company issues 2019 guidance of $55 -57 million of revenue and positive Adjusted EBITDA. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Harborside Inc. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Harborside Inc. 2019 Guidance. Financial Highlights.

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Retail Dispensary Research and Development Cultivation 45

SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

This article focuses on getting money to start your cannabis business. It doesn’t matter if you’re a bodega on the corner, a chain restaurant, a cannabis cultivator , or one of the big four tech firms, there are really only three ways to finance any business’ growth: Reinvesting profits from running your business.

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Business Banking Cannabis Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

DKB’s expertise and experience with other regulated industries, especially the alcoholic beverage market, can help make sure businesses get it right. tax code; banking procedures; accounting policies and procedures; licensing; operating policies; outsourced accounting; referrals to ancillary service providers; and general business consulting.

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Hemp Business Banking Concentrates 71

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.

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Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 277

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

This week: The National Credit Union Administration affirms that credit unions may provide financial services to hemp businesses. Five federal financial regulatory agencies replied to a request for clarification from Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) regarding the availability of banking services to hemp businesses.

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Banking Research and Development Legislation Programs 45

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Congressional Democrats Plan Hearing And Vote On Marijuana Business Banking. Congressional Democrats Plan Hearing And Vote On Marijuana Business Banking. The House Drug Policy Committee, on a tie vote Monday, rejected an amendment that would have changed state law to allow farmers to grow hemp. Study: Oregon Has 6.5

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Digestion Banking Hemp Retail 53

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. the “ Company ” or “ Aurora “) (NYSE | TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabis worldwide, announced today its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. million in Q3 2019.

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Research and Development Extraction Cannabis Wellness and Beauty 45

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Monday, September 23, 2019. As early as September 23, 2019, the United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on the widely anticipated Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.

Banking 40

Banking Law Compliance Compliance 40

NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

Decriminalization 130

Decriminalization Legislation Patients Policy 130

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Alaska regulators are investigating “credible information” regarding the potential use of a dangerous pesticide (specifically, Eagle 20, which contains myclobutanil) by a cannabis cultivation business. Additionally, the City Council discussed a moratorium on industrial hemp cultivation and manufacturing.

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Vaping Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Hemp 45

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

Initially put forth in the 2019 legislative session, legalizing recreational marijuana took a backseat to more wide-ranging criminal justice reforms, as New York overhauled state bail and discovery practices. New York State is on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Where does this legislation fall short?

Business 52

Business Legalization Consumption Legislation 52

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Not only is smokable hemp banned in Texas, but so is the manufacturing, production, cultivation, and sale of it as well. The Texas Supreme Court banned smokable hemp in 2019, shortly after the U.S. And if you’re in the hemp business in the state of Texas, lawmakers want you to leave; your business is no longer wanted there.

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Hemp History Sativa THC 92

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

TORONTO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Flora Growth Corp. NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has engaged Brigitte Baptiste as a strategic advisor to the Company. About Flora Growth Corp.

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Research and Development Supply Chain Events Environment 98

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. CO resident? GA resident?

Legislation 169

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 169

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

A group of Colorado lawmakers wants to increase oversight of the state’s marijuana businesses, but the cannabis industry is ready to fight the proposal. Colorado marijuana dispensaries passed underage sales checks at a 95 percent rate in 2021, according to the MED, slightly down from 97 percent in 2020 and 2019. BILL SUMMARY.

Legislation 105

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 105

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

The CRTA (Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act) was first introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo with the 2019-2020 budget proposal. Allows for home cultivation for personal use. NO CRTA = prohibits home cultivation for adult-use and classifies any amount of plants as at least a misdemeanor.

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Programs Legislation Cultivation Legalization 189

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on 4/1/2019. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 164

Veriheal

JULY 14, 2023

Despite its current popularity, cannabis illegality makes CBD unnecessarily difficult to cultivate. has decreased by 5% since 2019. Scotland’s Drugs Policy Minister, Elena Whitham, blasted the current approach of the “war on drugs,” saying it has failed at preventing drug use, reducing harm, or preventing deaths.

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Decriminalization CBD Packaging THC 93

NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. MS resident? New Hampshire.

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Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 265

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Elliott was the Governor’s Senior Advisor on Cannabis at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Food 105

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130