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.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Programs Environment 52

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Illicit drug use is part of the culture–so much so that more and more events worldwide are implementing harm reduction policies to prevent overdoses, deaths, and other mishaps from occurring. The study, which was published by the International Journal of Drug Policy , looked at 64 total deaths.

Policy 107

Policy Events Education Safety 107

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

“First, threats to public safety caused by a cash-intensive business model, often the target of criminal activity, have intensified in the months since the pandemic began. Passage of the SAFE Banking Act would represent a significant step forward towards a rational and evidence-based national cannabis policy.”

Banking 363

Banking Marijuana Legislation Safety 363

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. . Harvard’s new center will be the first to focus solely on psychedelics policy and laws rather than research, though. View original article.

Policy 52

Policy Law Research and Development Therapy 52

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In addition to the letters, the FDA published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. The FDA also highlighted the issue it has proclaimed since May 2019, when the CBD Policy Working Group held a public hearing–“many unanswered questions and data gaps about CBD toxicity” remain.

Safety 68

Safety CBD Seed-To-Sale Food 68

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.

Legislation 61

Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

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. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns.

Business 212

Business Legislation Packaging Marijuana 212

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. About the OCP: The Mills Administration created OCP within DAFS in February 2019.

Programs 52

Programs Policy Consumption Access 52

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. Virginia NORML has worked diligently alongside these legislators in their continued efforts to advance patient-focused medical cannabis policies. SCHOOL-USE.

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Law Patients Access Oil 263

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.

Patients 208

Patients Legislation Safety Programs 208

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. THE REPORT.

Safety 66

Safety Legalization Marijuana Retail 66

NORML

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Investigators reported: “We find no support for the notion that changing the name of the drug from ‘marijuana’ to ‘cannabis’ affects public opinion on the drug or the policies governing it. ” Full text of the study, “Has the ‘M’ word been framed?

Policy 154

Policy Topical Data Safety 154

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. Here’s the Table of Contents. Board Approves Jan. Pesticide Disclosures.

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Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

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. It appears so. With members of Governor-elect J.B.

Policy 115

Policy Legislation Safety Programs 115

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform. As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. This is what they are saying. A number of U.S.

Decriminalization 105

Decriminalization Legalization Data Safety 105

NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in action, using the political process to achieve sensible policies that protect individual freedoms and that ensure community safety,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

Legalization 279

Legalization Marijuana Legislation Cultivation 279

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.”

Policy 40

Policy Chronic Pain Collective Cannabis 40

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.

Legislation 62

Legislation Consumption Hemp Recreational 62

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

The justices said the 2019 appellate court ruling allowing prisoners to have up to 1 ounce (28.5 The Court of Appeal determined the plain language of Health and Safety Code section 11362.1, grams) of marijuana went against common sense. The superior court denied each of the petitions. The defendants appealed. Also read [link].

Safety 111

Safety Decriminalization Policy Recreational 111

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . With the states, the feds, and the locals all making up their own rules for hemp and cannabis operations and prohibitions, the illicit market continued to thrive – creating financial hardships for licensed operators and a safety crisis for consumers.

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Law Banking Hemp Retail 59

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

Wake Up California Cannabis Growers Its 2019 and the world you may have grown up and worked in since the late 1990’s was changed forever on January 1, 2018 due to the passage of SB 94 [Proposition 64]. to the Health & Safety Code. 2] See Implementing Proposition 64: Cannabis Policy In California. [3]

Cultivation 64

Cultivation Environment Cannabis Agriculture 64

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.

Research and Development 105

Research and Development Decriminalization Education Safety 105

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. Here’s what they say. Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. As of December 2021, states reported a combined total of $10.4 46,104,922.

Collective 52

Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project shows that states have collected $7.9 billion in 2020 alone.

Policy 119

Policy Legislation Cannabis Legalization 119

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones cited a 2019 operations bulletin from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as her reasoning. “Our highest priority as prosecutors is to focus on those crimes which present the greatest risk to public safety and good order,” Jones said in the release. Source: [link].

Marijuana 59

Marijuana Safety Hemp Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Data from the Denver District Attorney’s office shows only 47 cases related to psychedelic mushrooms since May 2019 decriminalization. The panel that includes District Attorney Beth McCann, law enforcement officers and psilocybin advocate Kevin Matthews was formed after 2019, when Denver voters were the first in the U.S.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Law Data Safety 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 7, 2021

Glen Klinkhart, who has served as interim director of Alaska’s Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) since 2019, was given the job on a permanent basis. The governor appointed Klinkhart as interim director of the agency in November 2019. Klinkhart’s installment as full-time AMCO chief was made official Monday by Gov.

Safety 52

Safety Policy Cannabis Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2022

The bill’s protections do not extend to employees whose “position is designated as safety sensitive.” In 2019, Mayor Bowser signed an order into law eliminating random drug testing for District employees in non-safety sensitive positions.

Safety 52

Safety Legislation Policy Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The Working Group’s report represents some of the best responsible cannabis policy examining the needs of the community from a variety of aspects including public health and safety as well as social and economic impacts. The County of LA, comprised of 89 local jurisdictions, is larger in population than 42 other states.

Safety 105

Safety Topical Retail Policy 105

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Congress must move to change federal policy so that these growing number of state-compliant businesses, and their consumers, may operate in a manner that is similar to other legal commercial entities. If Congress fails to act, we are discouraging responsible, regulated markets and allowing a serious public safety threat to go unaddressed.”

Banking 189

Banking Access Business Safety 189

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.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Safety Treatment Cannabis 98

NORML

MAY 15, 2019

NORML’s testimony concluded : “For years, producers of these products have navigated in a grey area of the law — manufacturing products of variable and sometimes questionable quality and safety. ” The FDA is accepting written comments from the public through July 2, 2019.

CBD 224

CBD Hemp Food Safety 224

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. 2022 Regular Session.

Legislation 105

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 105

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

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

For those engaged in the legal cannabis industry in Oregon, the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session is of the utmost importance and relevance. . Regardless of whether one is a tourist or a resident, the presence of safe consumption spaces is paramount in order to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the general public. They write.

Law 58

Law Agriculture Consumption Events 58

MMJ Recs

JUNE 26, 2020

Marijuana Use In Safety Sensitive Job Duties In Oklahoma. But the plan was always to fine-tune the legislation, and the “Unity Bill” of March 12, 2019, did just that. Safety Sensitive jobs and work duties were detailed. What Are Safety Sensitive Jobs In Oklahoma MMJ Law? What Are Safety Sensitive Jobs In Oklahoma MMJ Law?

Marijuana 69

Marijuana Safety Pharmaceutical Patients 69

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

(A disclosure of my own: I went to Synthesis in 2019 for a 3-day retreat.). Full report. Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Overview. Members of the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) are appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms.

Research and Development 105

Research and Development Safety Policy Conditions 105