NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

. “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.” Those new laws take effect on July 1, 2020.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Patients often use both marijuana and cannabis to refer to the plant, with many calling it marijuana, the name used in many state laws and regulations, as well as federal law, but that is changing rapidly. As of June 2020, “medical marijuana” appears roughly 143,000,000 times and “medical cannabis” 174,000,000 times.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 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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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 29, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic the New Mexico Department of Health approved rules that put into practice a state law allowing medical cannabis patients from other states to buy, possess and use medical cannabis in New Mexico. The law was passed in 2019 as part of a massive statutory change for medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 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. What Does All of This Mean for 2020? .

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In January, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote a letter to state lawmakers urging them to reject the commission’s recommendations, opining that medicalization is “preempted” federal anti-drug laws and “exacerbate” opioid misuse.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Here is a summary of some major points in the case, as provided by Cannabis Observer: June 2020 – Brinkmeyer, sued the WSLCB to overturn the state’s residency requirement. The lawsuit also sought relief under the Washington State Constitution pursuant to the Privileges or Immunities Clause in Article I, Section 12.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

1 (2020) , a Minnesota state law that requires employers to furnish medical treatment as may reasonably be required to treat a work-related injury. The DOJ agreed with the Minnesota Supreme Court that the CSA preempts state law and recommended that the court not take up the pair of cases. 176.135, subd.

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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).

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The cannabis company 1837 Craft Grow LLC had asked the court to modify lower court orders preventing the state from issuing the next round of licenses. The court did not comment on the request beyond stating that it was denied. By state law, Illinois was required to disperse up to 60 new craft marijuana growing licenses by Dec.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2020

Specifically Karmeier wrote state law prohibits any driver or passenger who is a medical cannabis cardholder from possessing cannabis in a vehicle “except in a sealed, tamper-evident medical cannabis container.”. Charles Hill , 2020 IL 124595. Hill was represented by Assistant Appellate Defender Zachary A. Source: [link].

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Leafly

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Foiled in their bid to legalize in 2020, advocates up the ante and go for both medical and adult-use measures in 2022. The post Nebraska advocates aim for a marijuana legalization twofer in 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The tax increase stems from a state law requiring the CDTFA to recalculate the wholesale cannabis markup rate every six months because of inflation. 1, 2020 , when the wholesale markup rate for marijuana was raised from 60% to 80%. The tax rates for: Marijuana flower per dry-weight ounce will increase from $9.65

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

The California State Bar Ethics Committee recently adopted Opinion No. 2020-202, which concludes that attorneys may ethically advise clients regarding compliance with California’s cannabis laws and assist them with conduct permitted under state law, despite the fact that the client’s conduct may be prohibited under federal law.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

’ Finally, NORML would like once again to reaffirm its longstanding position regarding the need for state laws to recognize and to permit patients to engage in personal cultivation. Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

The California Veterinary Medical Board released a statement in early 2017 reminding veterinarians that state law does not allow for veterinary recommendation of cannabis and if vets recommend or discuss the use of cannabis for their patients, they put their medical licenses at risk.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

While it appears that the bankruptcy system cannot currently aid in liquidating or restructuring any assets associated with cannabis, state law alternatives to bankruptcy are still available to cannabis and cannabis-ancillary companies. 2020 Bankr LEXIS 3016 [Bankr D Nev Oct. 23, 2020, No. Footnotes. 2017, [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

August 17, 2020. Specifically, the Sixth District found that, while the County is not compelled to return seized property if the property is illegal, the local ordinance at issue “ultimately regulates land use within the County; it does not (nor could it) render illegal a substance that is legal under state law.”.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. ” Update : HB 1386 is scheduled for a executive session in the Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee at 1pm on 3/4/2020 in Legislative Office Building 104. AK resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 8, 2021

The mass reduction and dismissals came almost a year after the San Diego County district attorney’s office submitted a list of cases for relief as part of a state law that required prosecutors to find eligible cases. Eyherabide on Feb.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Our team will lead a FREE Q & A webinar on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm PDT , during which our transactional hemp attorneys will field questions on all aspects of hemp and CBD, including guidelines by the Food and Drug Administration and the patchwork of state laws and regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Maryland lawmakers to study legalizing recreational marijuana in 2020 with state law or by referendum. The bipartisan group will make recommendations at the end of December that could be used to develop bills for the 2020 legislative session.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. CO resident? MD resident? New Hampshire. VA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 30, 2020

March 23, 2020. On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish a consistent approach across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. These services can continue despite the stay at home order.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? NJ resident? New Mexico. VA resident? Washington.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

18 March 2020. has made it difficult for cannabis businesses to protect their brand identity, even when they are operating legitimately under state law. by Jeffrey C. Pryor Cashman LLP. The federal prohibition of marijuana in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The Department provided additional guidance to dispensaries that have both a medical and adult use license to ensure they prioritize serving medical cannabis patients as required by state law. while adult use sales are permitted by law until 10 p.m. 2020 02 06 Statement on Prioritizing Patients. Source: [link].

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. MA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of consumer employment protections.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

San Diego’s Cannabis Business Division received a $764,261 grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control , intended to develop tools to help businesses comply with local and state laws, it was announced Monday. SD’s Cannabis Business Division Receives $764K Grant from State to Enhance Regulatory Process.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

[2] Specifically, the court found that requiring the employer (and, by extension, its workers’ compensation insurer) to pay for cannabis, even if a valid medical treatment under Minnesota law, would expose the employer to criminal liability under federal law for aiding and abetting the employee’s unlawful possession of cannabis. .

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

1206 during Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 legislative session, is designed to protect registered medical cannabis patients from receiving a wrongful D.U.I. Bartolotta has been working on this piece of legislation since 2020. Pennsylvania is one of 33 states that apply a “zero tolerance” DUI policy. Senate Bill No.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2020

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish a consistent approach across the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. This order went into effect on Thursday, March 19, 2020, and is in place until further notice.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

Northeast Patients Group (“Northeast”) and High Street Capital Partners (“High Street”) sued the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services in 2020. The complaint challenged Maine’s requirement that all owners of medical marijuana dispensaries must be residents of the state. The DCC and state cannabis regulations.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2023

PITFALLS TO AVOID The TTAB held that NCG “cannot obtain federal registrations of its marks because [NCG’s] identified goods constitute drug paraphernalia under the CSA, the [Authorization] [E]xemption …, based on state law, does not support federal registration, and the [Tobacco] [E]xemption … does not apply.” In re Stanley Bros.

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