Canna Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

On March 31, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 2870 , which “creates a new social equity program that provides business opportunities to people from disproportionately-harmed communities so they can benefit economically from the cannabis industry and become a cannabis retailer.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 27, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, today announced the opening of its North Austin prescription pick-up location. About Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

1 – a constitutional amendment to legalize the use and possession of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana. In New Jersey , by a nearly 2-1 margin, voters passed Public Question No. Washington, D.C.,

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Arizona residents with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records wiped clean under a state expungement program launched this week. Under the program, those with convictions for possessing, transporting or consuming 2.5 ounces or less of marijuana, of which no more than 12.5

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Veriheal

JANUARY 14, 2024

This demand is prompting educational institutions to introduce new cannabis programs and courses to meet this demand. Surprisingly, she found classes dedicated to hemp and cannabis cultivation. While many of these programs are available online, some institutions, like Meramec, offer hands-on practicals with hemp plants.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

cloudPWR , a pioneer in cloud software for enterprise businesses and government agencies, is collaborating with fellow cloud-based solutions leader Accela to provide the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) with an on-demand computer system-operated medical cannabis program registry. 3, 2020, medical cannabis is legal in South Dakota.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 12, 2021

The Ohio Supreme Court told state regulators they can’t just ignore applications to expand medical marijuana cultivation facilities. In an eight-page decision , Ohio’s highest court ordered regulators to either approve or deny Fire Rock’s application in February 2020 to expand its Akron cultivation facility.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The current total number of active patients in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program as of October 31,2023, is 138,616. Total 2023 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $360,152,823.62, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,150,077,632.82. 2020 Yearly Totals: $358,515,067.01

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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. As of January 6th, there were 386,561 patients enrolled in the program. Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Program’s Problems.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

As states across the country develop regulated cannabis programs, more and more are incorporating social equity programs. Illinois’ new adult-use cannabis law, for example, made waves for its broad social equity program. The CIHFA is not really geared towards the easy creation of a social equity program for hemp farmers.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market continues to set records, the monthly cannabis sales totals for Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Patient Program continues to decline. Total 2023 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $324,323,544.12, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,093,123,092.62.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

ILLINOIS STARTS 2020 ON A HIGH NOTE. by Akshita Singh and Douglas Sargent | Jan 10, 2020 | Legislation , Recreational Marijuana , Social Equity | Illinois. The IDFPR will issue up to 75 new dispensaries licenses on or before May 1, 2020. We are already beginning to work on those applications. SHARE: .

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

According to the DEA , “The DCE/SP began funding eradication programs in Hawaii and California in 1979. The program rapidly expanded to include programs in 25 states by 1982. By 1985, all 50 states were participating in the DCE/SP. ” DEA data for 2019 is online here. . ” DEA data for 2019 is online here.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. Craft cannabis cultivation typically involves growing cannabis in small batches, and the farming practices used are organic and sustainable.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

The current total number of active patients in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program as of Dec. Total 2023 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $432,802,985.95, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,262,485,974.25. Monthly Totals for 2020 January: $27,358,975.27

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

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. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. 2020 #MarijuanaJustice Lobby Days.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2019

Today, I’m going to talk about SB-153, which could have a massive impact on California’s hemp cultivation industry. If you haven’t read about the 2018 Farm Bill yet, in short, it allows states to set up their own hemp production programs after approval by the USDA. Below are some of the highlights of the bill.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

On September 11, 2019, the California Assembly approved SB-153 , a bill aimed at making significant changes to California’s hemp cultivation law. Department of Agriculture by May 2020. Under current California hemp cultivation laws, the definition of EARIs is much broader than under federal law.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 9, 2023

According to statistics from the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), starting with the cost of dry flower per gram from the beginning of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act , medical patients in Illinois paid $10.38 In January 2020, medical cannabis prices skyrocket from $12.55 On June 25, 2019, Gov.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. The CRTA (Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act) was first introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo with the 2019-2020 budget proposal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, announced today the expansion of its product line to include Texas-inspired agave lime-flavored lozenges. TOCC’s lozenges address current limitations of the Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

(the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, today announced an amendment to the lease agreement with its significant tenant related to its cultivation facility located in Chino Valley, Arizona. Transaction Highlights. COVID-19 Statement.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs. cannabinoid hemp and hemp extract.” CBD products).

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

.” Beginning January 1, 2020, Illinois residents who are 21 or older may legally possess up to 30 grams of cannabis, while those visiting from out-of-state may legally possess half that amount. Under current law , minor marijuana cultivation offenses are punishable by up to one-year in prison and a $2,500 fine.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This means that the regulations governing the use, cultivation, and distribution of medical marijuana differ considerably from one state to another. Some states have broadly permissive MMJ laws, while others have more restrictive programs. The program is gradually expanding, with limited dispensary licenses.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Advocates are calling New York’s legal marijuana program the best in the nation. How Great is New York’s New Legal Cannabis Program? . In the same vein, data shows that 94% of all weed-related arrests in the Big Apple impacted Black people and other people of color in 2020. Let me count the ways. Medical Marijuana. A Tribute

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. Medical home cultivation patients would be subject to registration requirements as well as warrantless searches by the authorities. development and hiring programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

During August alone, Illinois has passed new legislation expanding and cementing its medical marijuana program, and shown necessary flexibility as it attempts to get its recreational market off the ground by January 1, 2020. The law also now allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to certify applicants for the program.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

million, three-year programme led by project partner Greenlab, which aims to establish evidence-based medical cannabis cultivation practices. ” There are currently 37 medicinal cannabis cultivation licences issued by the Ministry of Health. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor made the announcement yesterday.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

2020 Highlights. “We are pleased with the growth we achieved in 2020,” Agrify CEO Raymond Chang said. Through this program, we aim to help our customers by providing them with access to capital, leading-edge technology and the industry expertise they need to consistently cultivate high-quality products.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 10, 2023

The current total number of active patients in the MCPP program as of April 30, 2023, is 137,498. Total 2023 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $150,599,051.64, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $2,813,753,359.23. Monthly Totals for 2020 January: $27,358,975.27

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 10, 2023

Pritzker signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on June 25, 2019, and cultivators ramped up production for adult-use sales. After the first month of adult-use legalization, January 2020, medical price per gram for extracts skyrocketed to its peak at $89.04 in March 2020. Price per gram jumped to $75.12

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This legislation also allows adults to cultivate two cannabis plants for personal use. Missouri will create a lottery system to provide licenses and certificates and impose a 6% tax on cannabis to benefit certain programs. North Dakota passed a medical marijuana program in 2016. South Dakota has not forgotten about 2020.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. Indiana Indiana prohibits the possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. Tennessee was close to medical cannabis legalization in 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2022

A pilot program to allow the limited cultivation and distribution of recreational cannabis in the Netherlands has been hit with another major delay. The program, which is supposed to involve 10 cannabis cultivators supplying dozens of stores, was originally intended to launch in 2020. MJ Biz Report.

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NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

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. Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. KY4MM & KY NORML 2020 Lobby Days.

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