Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. 1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. 1, 2020 Effective Date for All Marijuana Products, Packaging and Labeling. Here’s the Table of Contents. Board Approves Jan.

Topical 65

Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

Programs 124

Programs Banking Marijuana Conditions 124

NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why this week, NORML reached out to our numerous allies on Capitol Hill to ensure that any Unemployment Insurance aid packages considered by Congress provide relief to cannabis-industry personnel who have been or will be either furloughed from their jobs. even if the business is legal under local or state law.”

Business 335

Business Legislation Access Policy 335

NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer on Friday announced that members of the House are anticipated to hold a floor vote next week on The SAFE Banking Act (HR1595), which explicitly permits banks and other financial institutions to work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses.

Banking 275

Banking Business State Laws Legislation 275

MassRoots

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. “I 420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana.

Legalization 111

Legalization Marijuana Legislation Policy 111

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. The grant funding was made available through the collection of marijuana-related sales tax revenues. Study explores automatically sealing records on cannabis crimes that are now legal.

Decriminalization 97

Decriminalization Programs Collective Cannabis 97

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

A Tallahassee doctor who ordered medical marijuana for two undercover investigators posing as patients didn’t do anything wrong, an administrative law judge decided Wednesday. and “Patient B.D.” The complaint also accused Dorn of employing a “trick or scheme” in the practice of medicine.

Patients 98

Patients State Laws Medicine Law 98

Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

In recent years, the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine has gone from obscure concept to a mainstream issue. This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. Medical Cannabis in California.

Pets 215

Pets Legalization Hemp Extraction 215

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 4, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our weekly review starts in Georgia, where the governor is expected to sign a medical marijuana reform bill into law. the state House was scheduled to vote on recreational cannabis.

Recreational 83

Recreational Food Law Legislation 83

United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

Introduction A cannabis ‘prescription’ is written by a doctor to be dispensed at a pharmacy (i.e. CVS, Walgreens, etc) as medical marijuana. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

DEA 52

DEA Patients Conditions Cannabis 52

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Possibly the biggest news this week was the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. And speaking of state laws, several jurisdictions are moving forward with some form of legalization.

Banking 40

Banking Decriminalization Consumption State Laws 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

As our firm’s prior information memos on cannabis have shown 1 , the legalization of marijuana for recreational or medical use in states still poses legal issues in higher education due to marijuana’s illegality under federal law. Food and Drug Administration.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

However, marijuana reform has stalled in the past few months. Send a general letter in support of sensible marijuana reform in New Jersey NOW. There are three major reform bills in the New Jersey State Legislature during the current legislative session. 10 is in the amending stage as of 1/31/2019, and A. 2703 and A.

Legalization 176

Legalization Legislation Patients Decriminalization 176

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

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Inmates in prison are not allowed to possess recreational marijuana while incarcerated, according to a new ruling by the California Supreme Court. Raybon , involves five inmates in a California state prison who were convicted on felony charges after being found with marijuana in their cells. The case, California v.

Law 97

Law Policy Decriminalization Recreational 97

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re a marijuana user and a parent, you likely want to understand how smoking weed will affect any parental rights and responsibilities, as well as the social stigma that may come with being a parent who is open about it. Accidentally ingesting cannabis can make kids very sick, so this step is crucial. [2] 1] Burggren, A.

Digestion 98

Digestion Consumption Cannabis Recreational 98

The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Two bipartisan cannabis research bills start their legislative journey. Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. cannabis research bills.

Decriminalization 111

Decriminalization State Laws Collective CBD 111

The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

A United Kingdom police chief proposed a novel idea this January: Allow drug-dependent inmates access to free cannabis to help them overcome opioid addiction. If they’re on opioids, why can’t they be prescribed cannabis?” While there may be common sense to such a proposal, it would border on science fiction in the United States.

Marijuana 145

Marijuana Access Law Pharmaceutical 145

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

is important because it is the first reported decision in New Jersey to expressly find that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts a 2019 amendment to New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD), N.J.S.A. The employee (Antonucci) was hired by the employer (Curvature) in 2010 and is a “lawful user of medical marijuana.”

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Law State Laws Policy 52

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

Illinois started off the decade by opening its doors to the world of adult-use recreational marijuana. On January 1, 2020, the state of Illinois had its first day of legal marijuana sales. ” As always, we’ll keep an eye on Illinois and other emerging cannabis markets on the blog this year. By: Nabil Rodriguez.

Recreational 75

Recreational Marijuana Dispensary History 75

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. We have also handled a good bit of hemp banking work – mostly in 2019 and 2020 before that industry cratered. That’s banking.

Banking 81

Banking Business Cannabis Hemp 81

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

Decriminalization 116

Decriminalization Law State Laws Cannabis 116

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JUNE 14, 2019

In a press release published by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 2, 2019, a 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill was announced. Most recently, the House Appropriations Committee approved this resolution on June 11, 2019 with a vote of 31 to 21. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. & & Victor Fox*.

Banking 64

Banking State Laws Cannabis Business 64

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. We encourage you to read our post about our efforts and best practices for the cannabis community during these trying times. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

Legislation 268

Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 268

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

Legislation 177

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 177

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2019

The public safety concerns resulting from the dearth of cannabis banking has led dozens of state Attorneys General, the American Banking Association, and numerous other voices to urge the passage of legislation like the SAFE Banking Act so that the U.S. History of Marijuana Regulation and Banking Implications. businesses.

Banking 45

Banking Safety Business History 45

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

The Cambridge City Council unanimously passed a policy order repealing a three percent “Community Impact Fee” tax on recreational marijuana in a meeting Monday evening. In addition to the community impact fee, sales of marijuana are subject to a 10.75 percent state sales tax. percent excise tax and a 6.25

Recreational 52

Recreational Dispensary Policy State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On July 23, 2021, the Thurston County Superior Court granted an order for summary judgment to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in a lawsuit filed by Idaho business man, Todd Brinkmeyer challenging Washington state’s residency requirement for marijuana licensing.

Retail 90

Retail State Laws Cannabis History 90

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin reports. The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Across the country, results of employment cases involving medical cannabis use by employees have been split.

Legalization 76

Legalization Marijuana Law Policy 76

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

TALLAHASSEE — An appeals court judge this week chided Florida health officials for not following up on promises to grant additional medical marijuana licenses as required by state law, saying potential applicants are “understandably frustrated” and offering a legal playbook for entrepreneurs who have been shut out of the cannabis market for years.

Treatment 52

Treatment Patients State Laws Cannabis 52

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

On August 17, the First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the the holding of the US District Court for the District of Maine that the residency requirements of Maine’s Medical Use Marijuana Act violate the Dormant Commerce Clause (“DCC”). The cannabis licensee residency requirement litigation. The DCC and state cannabis regulations.

Dispensary 84

Dispensary Cannabis Law State Laws 84

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

Currently, thirty-three states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico have all legalized the use of marijuana to some degree. The rift between federal and state law has left banks trapped between their mission to serve the financial needs of their local communities and the threat of federal enforcement action.

Banking 59

Banking Cannabis Events Law 59

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

104-annual-2019. Marijuana Moment Report. The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. The Motion Is Forwarded. THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance State Laws Policy 59

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

MARCH 7, 2019

Authorities in Los Angeles allege three men in Southern California received funding from China to engage in a scheme to purchase residential real estate and turn it into lucrative marijuana grow operations. . federal court with one count of manufacturing, distributing and possessing marijuana with intent to distribute. As our L.A.

Cultivation 40

Cultivation Marijuana State Laws Decriminalization 40

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Join GLLG shareholder Andrew DeWeese and Allay Consulting principal Kim Stuck for this webinar as they discuss this important certification, and why up-and-coming hemp and cannabis companies may want to investigate getting GMP certified. Green Light Law Group. About Green Light Law Group. About Green Light Law Group.

Hemp 76

Hemp Compliance Compliance Safety 76

Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2020

However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr. Joseph Hederman. He received a random drug test on September 5th of 2019.

Chronic Pain 117

Chronic Pain Cannabis Conditions Medicine 117

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.

Legislation 194

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 194