Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

million in grants to a trio of non-profit groups for the purposes of reviewing and sealing the records of those with low-level cannabis convictions. As a result of these laws, state and local officials nationwide have moved to either expunge or seal the records of over two million people with state-specific cannabis convictions.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Despite its illegal status, many residents of Ukraine have a laid-back approach to cannabis.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Recreational cannabis is illegal in Romania. The country technically legalized medical cannabis with less than 0.2% THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. Possible penalties.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I-2, Et Seq.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Welcome to The Week in Weed’s look back at the news of 2019; whether the year has flown by or seemed to last forever, it’s (almost) over now. Without further ado, here’s a look at the stories that grabbed our attention in 2019. In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 5, 2019

New Jersey is talking about decriminalizing marijuana. Now, Governor Phil Murphy is pushing for statewide decriminalization , as a stop-gap measure. In other state news, Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on Sunday, amid long lines of customers. Also, its rules now align with the 2018 farm bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2019

Cannabis-related businesses, especially those from disadvantaged communities, would be eligible to get loans backed by the federal Small Business Administration for the first time under proposed legislation. Chairwoman Velázquez Announces Bills to Open SBA Programs to Legal Cannabis Businesses. Washington, June 28, 2019.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 25, 2019

Kamala Harris (D-CA) have introduced a bill calling for the decriminalizing of marijuana. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has introduced a bill allowing cannabis businesses (operating in states where it is legal) to obtain insurance services. In Utah , growers have been chosen for their medicinal cannabis program.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. You can possess up to 20 grams, grow up to 20 plants, and consume cannabis in public, but you cannot sell or purchase it. Cannabis in Colombia.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 29, 2019

A researcher filed suit against the DEA, claiming the cannabis she was required to use in her work was “sub-par.” He also favors legalizing cannabis. Check out the Cannabis Voter Project website. It has info on elected officials and the status of cannabis in each state. In this case, a fine feathered friend.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. What Do the Cannabis Legalization Initiatives Entail? veriheal.com Get out there and vote #news #vote #potus #election #2022midterms ?

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 2, 2021

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) just signed a bill to expand the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program. The research on cannabis as a treatment for ASD is more promising, though. View original article.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews.

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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.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of employment protections.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

While France has long been said to have the highest number of cannabis users per capita in Europe, it has long lagged behind its western Europe neighbors when it comes to tolerance of the plant. Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Shutterstock.

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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

MARCH 20, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Reports: SPRINGFIELD — Smelling and seeing cannabis justified probable cause for a police officer in central Illinois to search a man’s car, despite cannabis’ decriminalization and legalization for medical purposes at the time, a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court majority ruled Thursday.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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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. Actions to Take. CO resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Also, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced. Your Highness, Carly.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. Despite Germany’s very expansive medical cannabis program, the country still has not legalized recreational cannabis.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. CA resident? GA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

Chad West March 27, 2019. Texas could make meaningful progress on marijuana-related bills by the end of the 2019 legislative session. The most promising step forward this session is probably an expansion of Compassionate Use to include more medical conditions that could be alleviated by cannabis. Joe Moody, D-El Paso.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2021

Texas and cannabis have had a rough go with one another. Perhaps this is what left such a harsh taste for cannabis in the mouths of law enforcement in the state. As of 2019, the population in the state of Texas was estimated to be around 29 million and is rapidly growing as we speak. Texas is known for doing it big.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. ” Allocation of $100 Million Cannabis Social Equity Fund. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Two bipartisan cannabis research bills start their legislative journey. The Texas legislature moves on cannabis decriminalization. cannabis research bills. cannabis research bills. A bipartisan, bicameral group recently introduced the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act. supreme court. supreme court.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Possibly the biggest news this week was the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. And the City of Baltimore has decriminalized marijuana possession, even though recreational cannabis is not legal in the state of Maryland. In New York , those in favor of legalization are pushing for changes to Gov.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Governor of Pennsylvania, is beginning a state-wide listening tour to find out where PA residents stand on cannabis legalization. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 22, 2021

With decriminalization efforts underway in many other cities and states, this new training, the first of its kind in the US, could set the stage for the design and deployment of programs like it across the country.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. city to do so.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. The CRTA (Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act) was first introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo with the 2019-2020 budget proposal.

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Veriheal

APRIL 16, 2021

New Yorkers are now free to enjoy the pleasures of cannabis, and the University of Connecticut launches cannabis cultivation courses for non-degree-seeking students. Virginia has moved up the date for adult-use cannabis legalization . And cannabis in New York has become unleashed . Cannabis Gets Unleashed in New York.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Lawmakers have filed four cannabis-related bills since the legislative session began in January. Proposed bills include, one for legalization of medical cannabis and one for responsible adult use of marijuana. Maryland Lawmakers Introducing Legislation to End Cannabis Prohibition in Maryland.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

At a time when the state you live in can determine whether cannabis can ruin your life or make you a millionaire, now more than ever we must end the national prohibition of marijuana. The Office of Cannabis would be one of the Justice Programs in the Department of Justice.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It passed the House on 2/27/2019 by a vote of 209-147. — Bills SB 175 and HB 461 would expand the qualifying conditions under New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program. It was referred to the Environment and Agriculture Committee on 1/03/2019. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. — Bipartisan bill HB.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Exciting things are happening with cannabis around the world. While cannabis reform in the United States may seem like it’s moving at a snail’s pace, there is an abundance of progress happening overseas. The medical cannabis program in the U.K. medical cannabis patients now exceeds 17,000.

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