Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PURPOSE : .

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field. Idaho: Idaho has strict marijuana laws and does not have an MMJ program.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This is the final article in a three-part series focused on the intersection of the 2020 United States presidential election and cannabis policy. The post JD Supra: President-Elect Joe Biden and the Future of Cannabis Policy in America first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Each article … Read More.

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NORML

MARCH 26, 2020

Steve Hawkins, executive director at the Marijuana Policy Project: “There is no justification for arresting and jailiing individuals for marijuana offenses during this crisis. It is in the best interest of law enforcement and the greater population to cease marijuana arrests and reduce arrests for non-violent crimes.

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The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal The Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, has strict laws regarding cannabis. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis and imposes severe penalties for any violations, though according to various reports cannabis use is very common.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. Birmingham.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. The new law took effect immediately upon passage. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. In December, New Jersey lawmakers also decided to place an adult-use legalization question on the November 2020 ballot. MPP and the New Approach PAC are actively backing both proposals.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In April 2020, Lebanon’s parliament, in an effort to boost the economy and government balance sheet, passed a law legalizing cannabis farming for medicinal and … Read More.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. The Oregon Justice League does not believe the State of Oregon has implemented Measure 91 in the spirit under which the law was passed.

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Veriheal

MAY 6, 2021

Reports Suggest That PA Police Targeted Cannabis Consumers in 2020. So, you would think that PA lawmakers would want to try and lay the groundwork for equality, not continue to support draconian federal policies that only hurt people. In 2020, reports show that Pennsylvania police arrested 55 people every day for cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2020

2020 Colorado Cannabis Laws Update . On January 1st, two new marijuana laws went into effect in Colorado. Dispensaries have been, and still are, critical in normalizing the Colorado cannabis industry, from policy makers to moms and dads to our youth. The second of Colorado’s new laws is House Bill 1230.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Pritzker (D) has signed two separate medical cannabis expansion bills into law. The new law went into effect on August 9, 2019. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2020.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And, as long as Florida law allows it, we’ll continue offering telehealth appointments for renewal patients, as well!). To review Columbia Care’s COVID-19 delivery/pick-up and safety policies, please see: Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus Policies. (If you’re not following @MyCannaMD , you’re missing out!).

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In 2020 we published the first edition of our Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers , the 2nd edition was recently published in September and according to our (google analytics), it is becoming the go-to destination to research the best cannabis lawyers and legal thinkers on the planet. The Very Best Psychedelics Legal & Policy Thinkers.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Possessing cannabis is illegal in France, although in 2020, the country changed the law so that the punishment is now a €200 fine. The post Cannabis laws in France appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Cannigma

MAY 1, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at the current state of cannabis laws in Ghana. It is classified as a narcotic drug under the country’s Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement, and Sanctions) Law, 1990 (PNDC Law 236). This law makes it illegal to cultivate, produce, traffic, or use any narcotic drug, including cannabis.

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The Cannigma

MAY 12, 2023

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Kenya are strict, and the possession, use, and sale of cannabis is illegal. The law considers cannabis a Class A drug, and possession or use of any amount of cannabis can result in severe legal consequences. The post Cannabis laws in Kenya appeared first on The Cannigma.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 1, 2020

Here’s to a great 2020 for all of our readers, friends and clients! Let’s all keep working hard to ensure that 2020 is a banner year for cannabis law and policy, in the U.S. Best wishes to everyone out there in 2020 and beyond! and abroad.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2020

Although this is a general and over- arching discussion of agricultural policy issues in the UK , we suggest it’s probably worth a read by … Read More.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For our coverage of Oregon’s Measure 109, see: Oregon 2020 Election: Vote Yes! On the other side of the country our nation’s capital has its own ballot initiative on psychedelics, Initiative 81, formally known as the Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020. law enforcement. on Measure 109.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The law used very specific language that allowed certain aspects of a medical cannabis program, such as prescriptions from doctors, but failed to address other factors such as cultivation and distribution. 2020 also saw state legislation that prevented financial institutions from being penalized for housing the funds of cannabis businesses.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 11, 2021

Drug Enforcement Agency shows that federal law enforcement agents and their state and local partners seized more than 4.5 million marijuana plants in 2020, a figure that is up nearly 20% over 2019. million cannabis plants were seized and eradicated in 2020, up from about 4 million plants in 2019. The totals include more than 3.7

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The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

One such program is Vanderbilt Law School’s Course on Marijuana Law and Policy Review. This well-respected school offers a course that will provide critical education regarding the ever-changing ins and outs of marijuana law and policy. Who is allowed to use and traffic marijuana under state law?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What ids the Global Drug Policy Index? The Global Drug Policy Index is a unique accountability tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies. 50 years after the escalation of the global ‘war on drugs’, punitive drug policies continue to bring uncounted harms. This is the basic outline.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts. Shutterstock).

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record. Under current law , marijuana possession offenders may receive up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. “The time for lawmakers to take action is long overdue,” said NORML State Policies Coordinator Carly Wolf.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

At Khiron, sustainability is embedded in our DNA, with the common belief that strong ESG policies improve performance, loyalty, and innovation, while reducing corporate risks and capital costs. 2020 ESG Highlights. We have set ambitious ESG goals for the next two years and I am confident our team will deliver on these objectives.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2021

The Bend Bulletin reports… A Culver farm is seeking at least $600,000 for a destroyed hemp crop that it claims should be covered under an insurance policy for hay. The Oregon Department of Agriculture considers hemp a form of “forage or feed,” he said. It’s a plant material and there’s lots of uses in the livestock industry.”.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

Federal law enforcement agents and their partners made fewer marijuana-related arrests in 2019, but seized a far greater number of plants than they did the year before, according to annual data compiled by US Drug Enforcement Administration. million in 2018. million in 2018. million plants, nearly twice the previous year’s total.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities. recreational or medical cannabis). recreational or medical cannabis).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

It is ASA’s hope that the report will inspire a renewed commitment to patients by policymakers to improve state laws and end the federal prohibition once and for all.”. The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2020

October 14 Board Activity The WSLCB Board met today, October 14, 2020. During the meeting, the following actions were taken: Rescinded Board Interim Policy BIP-06-2018 … Read More. The post Alert: The WSLCB Board met today, October 14, 2020.

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NORML

MAY 22, 2020

Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. Lawmakers this afternoon voted to adjourn the 2020 legislative session sin die (with no intended date to resume).

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2020

March 23, 2020. Social Distancing Policies for Marijuana and Liquor Businesses. Please designate an employee or officer and develop a plan to implement and enforce social distancing policies. Effective Immediately per Executive Order 20-12. The guidelines are listed in part 6 of the Executive Order. Executive Order 20-12.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws.

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