Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. Leaf Data Systems Update. On January 9, 2019 the Board approved a motion to make the effective date for all marijuana product, packaging and labeling requirements Jan 1, 2020. Here’s the Table of Contents.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015.

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Programs Policy Advocacy Business 60

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Pete Ricketts said in March that he opposed medical cannabis because, ‘if you legalize marijuana, you’re going to kill your kids. That’s what the data shows from around the country.’. Teens report using less cannabis amid legalization. A slide from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s compliance program.

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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. The bill requires the state licensing authority to conduct at least 2 compliance checks a year at each medical and retail marijuana center. Westword reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

January 31, 2019. Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. Here’s the statement in full.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

ByLine Times reports on the internal war in the UK Labour party about how to manage the “drugs issue” and cannabis specifically after Mayor of London’s announcement he wishes to decriminalize possession. increase, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) compiled in a new parliamentary report.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Welcome to the eighth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. Sales fell (again) along with licensee numbers (for the first time) According to OLCC data , retail sales between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2023 clocked in at $874 million. By my math, the state is on pace for roughly $953 million this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

WORCESTER —On the eve of Wednesday, September 1, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission)’s fourth birthday, adult-use Marijuana Establishments in Massachusetts surpassed $2 billion in gross sales , according to information reported in the state’s mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system, the agency announced today.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Welcome to the seventh annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. For the first year since program launch, regulated cannabis sales fell in the state. Overall, it has been a rocky ride (see: Tough Times in Oregon Cannabis ). Let’s get to it. Retail pricing has generally followed these trendlines.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

A new report from New Frontier Data delves into the average number of plants that are considered to be “hot” and what the industry could look like in the near future. New Frontier Data released new data on August 5 regarding crops and how many plants have gone “hot,” or exceeded the required limit of less than 0.3 Shutterstock.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Fyllo , the world’s first MarTech platform for the cannabis industry, today announced it has raised $16 million in startup financing from a list of premier institutional and venture capital investors. CHICAGO , Sept. Conrad Lisco (chief marketing officer), former SVP Marketing, Amobee.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I’m pretty sure that more ink has been spilled on the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act (“SAFE Banking”), than any other proposed cannabis law. with bipartisan support since 2019. Most worrisome to me is that SAFE Banking could ultimately increase AML/BSA compliance burdens for financial institutions with cannabis clients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

AROUND one in seven people caught with cannabis in Sussex last year were charged, figures reveal. Campaigners say enforcement of the law dictating cannabis use is a “postcode lottery” and have called for possession of the drug to be decriminalised altogether.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Virginia cannabis law went into effect on July 1, 2021, and in a little over two months since that starting date, the county of Richmond has experienced a shocking decrease in cannabis-related arrests. . According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch , cannabis arrests have decreased by 90 percent in the state’s capitol. Shutterstock.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2022

Cannabis Therapeutica. New record for Portugal : in 2021 cannabis exports increased by 600% compared to 2020 and for 2022 the forecasts are rosy. . Portugal among the new protagonists of the European cannabis market. Portugal among the new protagonists of the European cannabis market. Here are all the details.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 7, 2019

Saying…… Liht Cannabis Corporation (CNW Group/Liht Cannabis Corporation). ABOUT LIHT CANNABIS CORP. Liht Cannabis Corp. is a publicly traded company investing in the medical and recreational cannabis space since 2014. Veritas Pharma to Commence Legal Proceedings Against Liht Cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Less than three years after the first licensed recreational marijuana retailers began doing business in Massachusetts, regulated cannabis dispensaries have rung up more than $2 billion in adult-use cannabis sales, state officials announced on Wednesday. . Sales for all of the 2019 calendar year amounted to $444.9

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 22, 2019

This post was written by Kamran Aryah , an attorney with the Kight on Cannabis law firm. The FDA is however finally allowing the public to weigh in, with the announcement of a Public Hearing to take place on May 31, 2019. Also: Are there any currently used standardized definitions for the ingredients in cannabis products (e.g.,

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has issued cannabis-related fines totaling 1.3 The hefty penalties have come as the nation’s top cannabis regulator, Health Canada, has so far chosen not to fine any marijuana producers despite serious regulatory violations such as illegal cultivation and sale. Unaccounted for excise stamps.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

But while CannTrust stole the spotlight in the summer of 2019, Winnipeg-based licensed producer Bonify was arguably worse. As we covered in our article from early 2019 , Bonify’s most egregious offence was when it sourced and sold illegal cannabis into the open market. The first year of legalization saw its share of scandals.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A new nationwide study commissioned by SICPA North America, a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions, and conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults shows broad support for securely labeling cannabis products to verify their legitimacy and safety in the marketplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

October 1, 2021 – Canada’s leading independent third-party cannabis, nicotine, NHP, and soon-to-be food product testing company, Labstat International Inc., today announced the further expansion of their comprehensive cannabis testing capabilities, becoming the first laboratory to offer full-breadth regulatory testing, Canada-wide.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

Analyzing the California Consumer Privacy Act’s Impact on the Cannabis Industry. By David Stauss on March 7, 2019. David focuses on complex business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts involving data security and privacy, product liability and business disputes. Read the full article at.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2019

FoodBev reports October 24, 2019 that Kraft Heinz has made its first move into the cannabis sector, as its Evolv Ventures venture capital arm has co-led a $23 million funding round in cannabis technology startup Flowhub. Kraft Heinz leads $23m investment in cannabis startup Flowhub.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 25, 2019

But while CannTrust stole the spotlight in the summer of 2019, Winnipeg-based licensed producer Bonify was arguably worse. As we covered in our article from early 2019 , Bonify’s most egregious offense was when it sourced and sold illegal cannabis into the open market. The first year of legalization saw its share of scandals.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Data 40

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Treez ( www.treez.io ) , a private company and leading provider of an enterprise cloud platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations in the cannabis market, today announced it was ranked #13 by the San Francisco Business Times on the Fast 100 annual fastest-growing companies in the Bay Area 2021 list.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., In 2019, FDA approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray for treatment of depression in adults. [8] Sponsors should be aware that REMS with ETASU may increase compliance risk and limit commercial options.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 25, 2019

When it comes to large cannabis producers, Tilray arguably stands among the giants. In a landmark move, the company official obtained an agreement that will allow it to supply medical cannabis to the German market, according to MarketWatch. Massive Potential. . MarketWatch highlights the importance of this expansion.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

It’s not a surprise that they’d do the same in the cannabis space. In a press release from November 2019, the company touted their plans to distribute new hemp-based CBD products to the Dallas-Fort Worth market with projections for in-store purchase at 200 more locations nationally by the end of the year. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Another – potentially more controversial – one called for the legalisation of cannabis in Finland. This would mean that the use, possession, manufacture and sale of the cannabis plant would be decriminalised, explained party secretary Veli Liikanen. The initiative was approved by the narrowest possible majority, 183-181. Sources.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 21, 2019

Now, however, lawmakers are reviewing an unprecedented measure that will cement the country into the history books of cannabis reform. To date, however no country offers medical cannabis as part of public or private prescription coverage. Only 63 pharmacies in the country dispense medical cannabis – a tiny amount for a country of 10.5

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As Illinois prepares to follow through with their recreational marijuana rollout, Marijuana Business Daily reports the state’s biggest increase in medical cannabis sales throughout the program’s history. By August of 2019, this practically doubled, hitting 83,000. WeedAdvisor’s Anticipation for the Illinois Cannabis Market. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2019

The shares of common stock and warrants of Akerna will begin trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market tomorrow, June 18, 2019, under the symbols “KERN” and “KERNW,” respectively. . Combination Creates Leading Nasdaq-Listed Compliance Technology Company in the Cannabis Space. Full press release below.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

June 10 2019. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis use in Canada in October 2018, investment has flowed into the cannabis sector. Financial institutions, cannabis businesses, and investors should therefore be very mindful of AML considerations. Article by Consumer Markets Perspectives , Paul A.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

“OMMA(Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority) has reinstituted a project management structure to ensure compliance and timely implementation of the changes,” said Tom Bates, Interim Commissioner of Health. OMMA is currently evaluating implementation timelines for this data infrastructure. Legislative Changes Currently Effective.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2019

feels a downward trend in cannabis cost is on the horizon, according to Global News. The price of legal cannabis is a huge turn-off for consumers. But the cost of production and regulatory compliance all add overhead that companies need to cover. is any indication, the legal cannabis landscape may finally be improving.

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