Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

South Dakota’s highest court on Wednesday struck down on technical grounds a recreational marijuana initiative approved by voters in 2020, shattering the development of a projected $285 million market. South Dakota was the first state where voters approved both medical and recreational marijuana during the same election.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In Pennsylvania, a recreational cannabis bil l was introduced this week by Rep. Staying out west, New Mexico will phase out medical cannabis cards for non-residents , starting mid-year 2020. The big news this week is that Alabama is considering a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. Jake Wheatley.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. What Recreational Cannabis Means for Employment. ” What Federal Law Says.

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Veriheal

MAY 6, 2021

Reports Suggest That PA Police Targeted Cannabis Consumers in 2020. Governor Wolf has stated that legalizing recreational cannabis was a priority. 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. Not cool, PA!

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 2, 2020

NORML (which has maintained a robust correspondence with federal entities this week) released a policy memo detailing ways in which the industry could be helped during the pandemic. Scott Fetgatter (R-Okmulgee) has indicated he will introduce a bill to legalize recreational cannabis in the state, in an effort to raise revenue.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 9, 2020

Although the state’s medical dispensaries are open, recreational shops are closed. See the Marijuana Policy Project’s chart to keep up-to-date on what’s happening where. As does Idaho , where social distancing measures have made signature collection all but impossible. Massachusetts is a prime example. and finally.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Israel has announced that they plan to legalize recreational cannabis within 9 months. Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn stated that Israel is planning on legalizing recreational cannabis while balancing “liberalism and responsibility”. . What are the Proposed Recreational Legalization Recommendations?

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2022

Companies in similar avenues look set to harvest substantial rewards if Germany’s market shifts to a recreational focus. Although Germany’s medical cannabis policy is in its early stages, it still outshines other European cannabis markets due to its colossal growth. The post Recreational Cannabis Legalization in Germany?

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

And the big story in Maine this week is that the state Office of Marijuana Policy is recommending that trade secrets be kept out of the public record. A bill creating a recreational industry in the state was tabled by the state Senate’s Judiciary Committee, much to the governor’s dismay. See her statement here.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

The organization sent a letter this week to the SBA asking them to reconsider their policy barring companies that have any dealings with cannabis firms from receiving money under the PPP. Maine recently dropped a residency requirement for ownership of recreational marijuana businesses. new jersey. where is legalization likeliest?

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. Running clean stores.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not eliminate employer liabilities. As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

You will also recall that recreational stores were forced to close. No word yet on any change in policy. You will recall that medical marijuana dispensaries are essential businesses and allowed to remain open. and finally.

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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. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers, especially multi-state employers.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 7, 2022

billion in tax revenue from recreational cannabis sales in 2021, a report from the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) that was released on Wednesday found. That’s a 34 percent increase compared to revenue that states received from cannabis sales in 2020. Billion In Recreational Marijuana Tax Revenue In 2021, Report Finds.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2021

The state’s population has grown by 1.45% since 2019, hitting a total estimated population of 7,656,200 citizens as of April 1st, 2020, according to a government website. The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. 2021 is setting up to be a historic year for changes in cannabis policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 25, 2019

A key international vote on cannabis rescheduling may not be held until March 2020, as governments continue to push for more time to decide on downgrading marijuana to a less harmful category. At a recent meeting, it was proposed to push the decision to March 2020, as the December 2019 meeting would still likely not be soon enough.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

This week, the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy postponed sales indefinitely due to the pandemic. Regular readers will doubtless recall that Massachusetts has classified medical marijuana dispensaries as essential businesses, but has mandated that recreational shops close. MASSACHUSETTS. MASSACHUSETTS.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“It’s tough to see how things will shake out, but there is a very serious chance cannabis policy reform will move in the Senate,” said Morgan Fox of the National Cannabis Industry Association.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The NZ govt has now published a range of resources about the upcoming referendum in 2020 including text of the draft bill. Summary-of-current-policy-positions. This referendum will ask the public whether the recreational use of cannabis should become legal. Read a summary of the key policy decisions made to date (PDF 729KB).

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. Below is an update on each country’s progress.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

million registered in 2020 and an even more dramatic rise from the 678,000 registered in 2016. Now, more than 90% of citizens believe that the substance should be legal for medicinal and recreational use, something that would have seemed astonishing even a mere decade ago. million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 , revising the Recreational Cannabis Law to expand permissible marijuana testing and related adverse action. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) legalizes recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

Responsible adults can grow and consume recreational marijuana at home, but selling it or trading it for something of value still is illegal, according to the Cannabis Control Board, which on Tuesday approved a list of 10 things the public should know about using it. ” Rules for cultivation, sale coming April 2020.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 19, 2020

Arizona voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in support of recreational marijuana this coming November. pic.twitter.com/E6nM4vkLgf — Secretary Katie Hobbs (@SecretaryHobbs) August 11, 2020. The initiative will hit the polls only four years after voters rejected a similar measure by a slim margin of 2.6 If approved, Prop.

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NORML

MAY 8, 2020

As one reviews the modern history of marijuana policy in this country, beginning with the adoption of federal marijuana prohibition in 1937 (i.e., So, there was real fear the commissioners would not treat this study of marijuana policy seriously, but that they would simply recommend what they all knew Nixon wanted; more Reefer Madness.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2020

And for good reason: the recreational market is expanding. First by the European Union, whose Common Agricultural Policy caps THC concentrations at 0.2 Regulations can be rewritten—the USDA recently extended the comment period on the interim final rule until January 29, 2020. Hemp is legal. Yet relied on it was.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

On January 1st, 2020, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize adult-use marijuana. In the first month of 2020, the State raked in $40 million in recreational pot sales – which some are quickly concluding indicates the industry will be a boon for the state. Illinois Recreational Model.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. Despite this massive shift in cannabis policy, however, a few states are still dragging their feet on cannabis legalization. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. In Ceballos v.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 15, 2021

Regulated recreational marijuana stores are coming to untapped Colorado markets after pro-marijuana ballot wins last November. In Lakewood, a new law that permits existing MMJ dispensaries to apply for recreational licenses has reportedly drawn interest from four applicants. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

As we entered 2020, twelve states had legalized adult-use, recreational marijuana. A number of states have enacted policies to cover workers comp insurance for employees of marijuana businesses. The 2010s were a big decade for cannabis. Such lawsuits in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, and Maryland remain ongoing. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. The opinion by Justice Kris Pickering also rules that while recreational marijuana use was decriminalized by the Legislature and governor, it remains illegal. Recreational pot was decriminalized by a voter initiative effective Jan. Read full story.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? Additionally, from September 2019 to March 2020, researchers studied approximately 70,000 individuals ages 12 and above on an annual basis. In total, this worked out to approximately 838,600 study respondents.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

With several states contemplating legalization of recreational marijuana, and federal lawmakers starting the process of federal descheduling , it is a good time to examine the tax implications of legalization. billion in FY 2020 from state-level excise taxes. Collections in States with Operational Markets in FY 2020 and FY 2021.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the United States, where cannabis is still illegal under federal law, there are currently 19 states and the District of Columbia that allow the recreational use of marijuana. Of the MMJ states, Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, South Dakota, and North Dakota had recreational cannabis on their ballots this November. . Starting Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1557 , revising the language of the Recreational Cannabis Law to reduce but not completely eliminate employer liabilities. With the January 1, 2020 deadline approaching, Illinois business community representatives raised numerous concerns with lawmakers.

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