Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2019

On July 28, 2019, Senate Bill 5318 (“ SB 5318 “) went into effect. SB 5318 forces the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“LCB”) to make some major institutional changes, requiring the LCB to work with licensees on compliance matters and limiting the LCB’s ability to issue violations.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance.

Compliance

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulate Nationally : 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. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Update : HB 1518 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/11/2019. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Update : LD 942 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate on 3/14/2019 at 1:00pm in Cross Building, Room 220.

Legislation

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

Legislation

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. California. CA resident? New Hampshire. North Carolina. Update : S.

Legislation

Connor & Connor PLLC

MARCH 25, 2020

During the 2019 Legislative Session in Carson City, the Governor championed a sweeping retooling of the State’s marijuana regulatory mechanism. With the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 533, Nevada created the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). The post Cannabis Compliance Board appeared first on Connor & Connor PLLC.

Compliance

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

And Denver, Colorado’s mayor and district attorney launched a new program seeking to help those convicted of certain marijuana offenses expunge their records. Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. AR resident? California. CA resident?

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? HI resident? HI resident?

Legislation

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

As of October 13, 2019, California has some new cannabis laws on the books (thanks to the Governor). SB 34 creates better breaks for low-income medical patients that have a physician’s recommendation but that may not have an ID card from the Department of Public Health pursuant to the 2004 Medical Marijuana Program Act.

Research and Development

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

In April 2018, shortly before the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, Oklahoma enacted the Oklahoma Agricultural Industrial Hemp Pilot Program (OAIHPP). At the time that the OAIHPP was established, the 2014 Farm Bill governed hemp and Oklahoma’s program reflects that. A license is not required to manufacture Hemp CBD products.

Hemp

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Legislation is pending, House Bill 625, to establish an industrial hemp pilot program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Your Highness, Carly. MS resident?

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is hosting a Listen and Learn forum about draft conceptual rules regarding the voluntary cannabis licensee consultation and education program. ESSB 5318 emphasized a strong focus on compliance, education, and enforcement in the oversight of the regulated cannabis market.

Education

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Representatives David Joyce (R-OH) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), have reintroduced The STATES Act of 2019. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Senate Bill 5318 went into effect last year and requires that the LCB move over from an enforcement-based approach to marijuana regulation to a compliance-based approach. In November 2019, LCB Policy and Rules coordinator Kathy Hoffman issued a paper (link provided by Cannabis Observer) on enforcement of marijuana regulations.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2019

The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) have announced the details of the state’s Social Equity Program. “The program is designed to encourage participation in the marijuana industry by those in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement. Reduced Fees.

Programs

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, HF 754 and SF 599, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. DE resident? IA resident?

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is hosting a Listen and Learn forum about draft conceptual rules regarding the voluntary cannabis licensee consultation and education program. ESSB 5318 emphasized a strong focus on compliance, education, and enforcement in the oversight of the regulated cannabis market.

Education

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

179: The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Legislation is pending, House Bill 131 / Senate Bill 1335, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

Legislation

Connor & Connor PLLC

MARCH 25, 2020

During the 2019 Legislative Session in Carson City, the Governor championed a sweeping retooling of the State’s marijuana regulatory mechanism. With the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 533, Nevada created the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). The post Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board appeared first on Connor & Connor PLLC.

Compliance

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.

Legislation

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. 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. The 2019 legislative session began January 14 and runs through April 28, 2019.

Topical

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. In an attempt to transition to an annual licensure program, April 1 st marked the beginning of the end for provisional cannabis licensure. Originally, the program was only intended to have a 1-year life span. Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Compliance

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This week, U.S. California.

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

On October 12, 2019, Governor Newsom announced that he had signed SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. Now that SB-153 is the law, hemp businesses across the state will need to adjust how they operate to ensure compliance with the law.

Hemp

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

1, 2019) : The U.S. Since the program was established in early 2019, more than 60 companies have been awarded the Certification Seal under Guidance Procedures 1.0, Since the program was established in early 2019, more than 60 companies have been awarded the Certification Seal under Guidance Procedures 1.0,

Programs

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

To participate in Oklahoma’s medical cannabis program, all that patients need to do is meet with a doctor and receive a medical marijuana recommendation. Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Program Prospers. Since the market became operational in 2019, the Oklahoma medical cannabis industry has seen substantial growt h on all fronts.

Programs

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Regulate Nationally : 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. Update : The bill is scheduled for a full Committee Work Session on 2/12/2019 at 10:00am in LOB 204. CO resident?

Legislation

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Following last year’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a regulatory update in August of 2019 to federally insured credit unions. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, this pilot program will be terminated one year after the issuance of final hemp regulations and guidelines from the USDA.

Hemp

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. Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority announces legislative changes to program. Legislative Changes Currently Effective.

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Together with the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB), the Nevada Department of Taxation (DoT) released figures showing more than $1 billion in taxable sales reported by Nevada’s legal cannabis industry over a 12-month period. Additional Links & Information: Cannabis Compliance Board: Industry Statistics.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2019

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MARCH 2019: Here’s a quick rundown of some of what we’ve been working on this session. Description: Prohibits folks consuming medical cannabis with the recommendation of a doctor from being denied entry or participation in programs where they would be the recipient of a donated organ.

Education

Veriheal

OCTOBER 4, 2021

federal government has recognized hemp as a viable crop and taken measures to legalize it, each state has set its own specific laws and compliance measures around the plant. Things began to change in 2014 with the introduction of the Farm Bill , which legalized hemp research programs. Although the U.S. In July 2016 Hawaii Gov.

Cultivation