NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. Chris Goldstein, a writer and regional organizer for NORML, has gathered Pa.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Niagara Herbalist has started paying customers for their empty cannabis packages with store credits, styled after similar programs offering cash for empty alcohol containers. Used vape cartridges and vape batteries are not part of this program, which launched Nov. The program also accepts plastics that cannot be recycled.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “But we’ve had significant problems with the (existing) medical cannabis program that we still have not been able to fix.” I loved some of the policy.” Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. It was a good bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP), a part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS), announced the launch of its online portal for submissions by Maine municipalities to be reimbursed up to $20,000 for costs associated with opting in to Maine’s Adult Use Cannabis Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NEW Policy on Hemp Products. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. Find further information on the new policy clarifying Navy’s stance on hemp-derived products here. POLICY DOCUMENT. Hemp Fact Sheet (NEW 2019). In order to.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

Harvard Law School is planning to open the first US policy center focused on the legalization and regulation of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. . This new program is being funded by private investors, including Matt Wullenweg, developer of WordPress, and philanthropist Tim Ferriss. View original article.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

This continues to cause numerous conflicts between the federal government and the states that have rolled out these health programs for their citizens. 3884, The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019, was the first and only bill of this nature to clear a Congressional committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers.

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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. Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. 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. Here’s the statement in full.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This will be the state’s version of the National Organic Program, which creates and enforces the rules and “uniform national standards” for any agricultural product grown for sale in the U.S. The state’s OCal program will launch January 1, 2021, and will be available only to state cannabis license holders. Public Meetings.

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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,

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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. Several northeastern states tried to coordinate their marijuana policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Colorado has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. of the population enrolled.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM. These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. Patients have faced lost jobs and needless DUI charges.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

“After nearly a century of prohibition, it is clear this policy has been an absolute failure and a national disgrace. The MORE Act is the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in the US Congress and is backed by a broad coalition of civil rights, criminal justice, drug policy, and immigration groups.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 1, 2019

The state’s attorney general has approved a pilot program allowing digital payments to medical cannabis dispensaries. And the new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has appointed a cannabis advocate as a policy adviser. And finally, the alcohol industry has decided to join in the marijuana edible business. See you next week!

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

Federal dollars are going to support state programs — not to dictate how they must use the money. Legislation recently passed by Congress, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, includes nearly a billion dollars in funding to aid state-administered unemployment insurance programs.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

In addition to the pilot program, the parties are working toward an exclusive, definitive supply and distribution agreement, which, if entered into, is expected to position Medicann as the sole supplier and distributor of the RYAH Smart Dry Herb Inhalers in the region. In 2019, the island’s economy grew by 2.1% to reach 3.2

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Following the 2017 session, however, the Joint Committee was dissolved, on the inclination that Salem would start treating cannabis more like a standard policy issue.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

By Peter Becker on March 8, 2019. Lawmakers in Olympia are determined that 2019 will be better — Hector Castro, Director of Communications for the Washington State Department of Agriculture recently stated, “It makes sense to assist farmers to get seeds in the ground this season.”. AUTHOR: Peter Becker – Lane Powell.

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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.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program. Buy-up coverage is available in some cases.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Senate Bill 2023 expands the state’s medical cannabis program by adding several new qualifying conditions, allowing physicians assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, allowing minor patients to have up to three caregivers instead of two, among other changes.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

“As this nascent industry begins to grow, federal policy should strive to reduce roadblocks for those qualified entrepreneurs who have historically been the targets under the criminalization of cannabis. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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NORML

DECEMBER 30, 2018

As Illinois lawmakers continue to consider input from various stakeholders for legislation that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 and up in 2019, some advocates are feeling left out of the process. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Dispel the myths with NORML’s Fact Sheets!

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . Here’s a look back at 2019 and a projection of what’s to come in 2020 Cannabis Law. . March 2019 – Development of LA’s Phase 3 Retail License Application. . We saw no movement or resolve with this issue in 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Alabama passed legislation , which took effect in June 2019, expanding its definition of hemp and removing hemp from the definition of THC. Additionally, the Board of Pharmacy rescinded its prior guidance that had treated CBD as a controlled substance and encouraged its licensees to comply with the state’s hemp program. New Jersey.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

It should be noted that the state’s Supreme Court previously rejected the legalization in 2019 over language issues. The draft represents the first pillar of a two-pillar model, each tackling different aspects of Germany’s current prohibition policy. By now, opponents and supporters of the initiative have submitted their legal briefs.

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NORML

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Next year promises to be a pivotal year for cannabis policy reform. In addition to the 2020 Presidential election in November, voters will also be deciding that same day on several state-level marijuana policy initiatives.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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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. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2019

One state established a hemp growth program, one governor vetoed legislation expanding his state’s hemp program, and agencies in five states announced hemp policies or regulations. The Office of the Attorney General opined a new law that takes effect September 19, 2019, may eliminate these restrictions. NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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