Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

They claim that according to comments by the Minister of Public Safety and Deputy Premier, Mike Farnworth, in the legislature in July 2020, there has been a proliferation of unlicensed retail outlets on reserves. The plaintiffs allege the government told retailers in 2019 that enforcement measures would be taken against sellers on reserves.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 22, 2021

But for now, the developers are focused on creating a training that emphasizes compassionate response, de-escalation, and the safety and well-being of individuals having a challenging time with a psychedelic experience. First responders in Denver, Colorado, will soon have another tool to support their community: psychedelic harm reduction.

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Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

According to the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) , police budgets received more than $2 million directly from cannabis tax proceeds last year – despite the city passing a measure in 2016 stipulating that those funds should be designated for substance misuse treatment, public safety, and small business development.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In May 2019, Denver became the first city in the United States to decriminalize personal possession, cultivation and storage of psilocybin mushrooms. The initiative also created the Denver Psilocybin Policy Review Panel (“Panel”), which was required to report back to the City on the public safety and other impacts of decriminalization.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks ago, California lawmakers quietly introduced SB-1326 , a bill that would amend the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ( MAUCRSA ) to legalize interstate cannabis sales, notwithstanding the status of federal law. Mandate that the agreement include provisions for collection of applicable taxes.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 19, 2020

By way of background, on April 9, 2019, the New York City Council passed (by a 41-4 vote) a bill (Intro. Because Mayor Bill de Blasio did not sign or veto the bill within 30 days of its passage, it became law on May 10, 2019. 1445-A ) banning such testing.

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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.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

In March of 2019, the FDA established a Working Group to determine the possible legislative pathways to regulate CBD. On May 31, 2019, the FDA’s Working Group held a public hearing for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges with CBD products, including information and views related to product safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

Whilst all CBD products on the list are all currently under the status of ‘awaiting evidence,’ the FSA (Food Standards Agency) published list shows which products have a creditable application with enough details to prove their safety. About SpectrumLeaf. SOURCE SpectrumLeaf Europe.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2022

Partnership will focus on the collection and analysis of digital biomarkers to identify signs of response and relapse in upcoming Phase 2 clinical trials. Beckley Psytech aims to track and improve patient experience through an integrated, digitally-assisted treatment model. June 14, 2022 02:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

And tax dollars collected from the cannabis industry are already showing great impact across a variety of sectors. Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This number also underscores the entire agency’s tireless efforts, particularly those of our hardworking staff, to thoughtfully regulate a safe, accessible, and effective adult-use marketplace that keeps critical tenets of our mission – public health, public safety, and equity, among others – front of mind.”.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

According to Decriminalize California, the current timeline for the initiative is as follows: Submitted to the Office of the Attorney General on 1st November 2019. 30 Day Public Comment period ended on 4th December 2019. Currently: Eligible for signature collection.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2020

The report only covers through September 2019, with fourth-quarter numbers still being collected, but it showed weed sales dropping 9.1 in May 2019, far higher than the $6 per gram average in Portland, and the $12 average seen in Los Angeles. million to $3.4 million on average.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

The Traffic Safety Culture Index is an annual survey with national scope and multiple measures relevant to driving after marijuana use. Because THC presence is an imperfect proxy for impairment [ 10 ], driving data may be limited in clarifying what traffic safety risks, if any, are associated with permissive marijuana policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is issuing an immediate health and safety advisory due to the identification of potentially unsafe pesticide residue on plant material used in a packaged retail marijuana product. Track Town Collective, 3675 Franklin Blvd., January 16, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

FDA’s announcement comes on the heels of an active 2019, during which both FDA and the FTC issued warning letters to marketers of CBD products 1 and the plaintiffs’ bar began to actively file class-action lawsuits against marketers of CBD products under state law. The CBD Report discusses FDA initiatives already underway (e.g.,

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2019

Wednesday, May 8, 2019. billion industry into our banking system is hurting our public safety and economy,” said Attorney General Becerra. Additionally, law enforcement is less able to track potential financial crimes, and it is more difficult for businesses to pay—and for the state to collect—tax deposits.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Collectively, these dedicated public servants bring extensive experience from the state and local level to the leadership team. Previously, she was Director of the Office of Cannabis for the City and County of San Francisco’s General Services Agency from 2017 to 2019, where she served as Project Manager in 2017.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project shows that states have collected $7.9 Cannabis legalization has not led to spikes in youth use, as a new survey from the National Center for Education Statistics displays just a 1% overall increase in youth use from 2009 to 2019. billion in 2020 alone.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 13, 2019

By way of background, on April 9, 2019, the New York City Council passed (by a 41-4 vote) a bill ( Intro. Because Mayor Bill de Blasio did not sign or veto the bill within 30 days of its passage, it became law on May 10, 2019. 1445-A ) banning such testing.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

They could also drastically simplify the tax collection process and make it harder to cheat, which will raise tax revenue, by moving the tax collection all to the point of sale. million during the second quarter of 2021, California’s cultivation tax represented roughly 12% of the state’s total cannabis tax collected from that period.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The Long Beach Collective Association (“ LBCA “), cannabis business owners, policy advocates, patients, consumers, and city officials came together to support the city’s legal cannabis business community to lower taxes. MRR report. Lowering the tax rate will also help keep more jobs in Long Beach because it helps keep prices competitive.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

“One of the main reasons I’m here today is, we filed a new lawsuit against the OMMA, against Director Williams, against her secretary, against a lot of the new members of the board of health and the food safety standard board,” Durbin said. Between January and June 2021, the state has collected $43,166.199 in state and local sales taxes.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 2, 2023

Taxes from adult use cannabis sales, including wholesale taxes and retail taxes at dispensaries, get collected into the Cannabis Regulation Fund, which are then distributed by statute and spent by the fiscal year budget. First, the money flows to administrative expenses by the State agencies implementing cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

Tuesday, August 6, 2019. On June 27, 2017, Senate Bill 94 merged the laws for the medicinal and adult-use of cannabis under one statutory scheme, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. Guidance regarding collectives and cooperatives. PRESS RELEASE. Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov.

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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. Activists collected over 100,000 more signatures than needed to qualify the measure for the ballot, showing significant support for its passing. city to do so. Colorado could legalize psychedelics.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 29, 2021

In total cannabis sales since recreational cannabis launched in 2014, the state has collected $10,940,865,212. A recent July report by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice also found that cannabis-related arrests have decreased significantly, by 68 percent, between 2012 and 2019 (or from 13,225 to only 4,290).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 4, 2019

In May 2019, Gallup pollsters asked Americans about their trust in federal agencies. That’s not great for the FDA, considering that its purpose is to protect the public, not collect taxes. I think the FDA’s statement sums this up nicely: While we recognize the potential benefits of CBD, questions remain regarding its safety.

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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. Update : HB 1518 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/11/2019. AR resident? IA resident? ME resident? MN resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Home values increased by $6,338 from 2017 to 2019 in states where cannabis is legal in some form, compared to states that haven’t legalized at all. who haven’t yet sold a year’s worth of legal cannabis are predicted to collect $601 million in new annual tax revenue. Public health and safety programs. Key Findings. General funds.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

However, health professionals have been reluctant to prescribe cannabis-based medicines in the UK because of the lack of clinical trial evidence of its benefits and safety. This would answer questions about safety and efficacy, they said. The final guideline is expected to be published in November 2019.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 20, 2019

On June 5, 2019, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 132, which makes it unlawful for any Nevada employer to fail or refuse to hire a prospective employee because they submitted to a blood, urine, hair, or oral fluids drug test and the results of the test revealed the presence of cannabis. Nevada quickly followed suit.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

This statewide change follows New York City ’s April 2019 ban on pre-employment cannabis testing, which deems screening for marijuana or THC as a condition of employment to be an unlawful discriminatory practice, with limited exceptions. Note that the CRA does not apply to Title II of the Railway Labor Act, which concerns air carriers.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 10, 2019

On April 9, 2019, the New York City Council passed (by a 41-4 vote) a bill ( Intro. Also exempt are employers with federal contracts that mandate drug testing and any applicants whose prospective employer is a party to a valid collective bargaining agreement that specifically addresses the pre-employment drug testing of the applicants.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

During the first seven weeks of the law’s enactment (with data collected from July 1 to August 20), reports show that there were 20 arrests in Chesterfield, two in Henrico, zero in Hanover and three in Richmond for a total of 25 arrests. In July and August of 2020 , there were 257 arrests. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2020

2019, Section 426), is. This tax will shall be collected at the point of sale. of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby. AMENDATORY Section 7, State Question No. 788, Initiative Petition No. 412 (63 O.S. amended to read as follows: A. The tax on retail medical marijuana sales will. SECTION 3.

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