Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. As we have also reported , on March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational cannabis in the state of New York, effective immediately.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. The initiative does not establish a licensed recreational marijuana market.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The “Marihuana Regulation And Taxation Act,” signed into law on March 31, 2021, legalizes adult-use cannabis and establishes the office of Cannabis Management. A New Yorker smokes a joint in Washington Square Park a few days after Governor Cuomo signed a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana, April 3, 2021, New York City.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. Cultivation and sale of cannabis plants are illegal in Ukraine. Cultivation of up to 10 plants is an administrative violation with a fine, and 10 – 50 plants is punishable with a fine and up to 6 months in jail. No, cultivation of cannabis plants is not allowed in Ukraine.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On eve of Commission’s fourth birthday, Marijuana Establishments surpass $2 billion in gross sales since retail stores opened in Massachusetts; progress continues to achieve industry goals. Over the first year of adult-use sales , from November 2018 to November 2019, 33 Marijuana Retailers generated $393.7

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

According to a report published 1 July in the East African… Rwanda has passed a new order that legalises medical use of Cannabis, also known as marijuana, as the country moves closer to mass production and export of the multi-billion-dollar cash crop.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years. For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced efforts to help with the expungement of prior marijuana convictions as a result of Proposition 207, passed by Arizona voters in the November 2020 election. It also allows anyone convicted of marijuana-related crimes to petition for the expungement of their criminal record.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. The same bill was introduced in 2021 but failed in the Senate Chamber. How do people in Alabama view marijuana?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. In February 2021, the use of cannabis in food and beverages was also legalized, so long as the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content rests at 0.2% Extracts with a THC content exceeding 0.2%

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Yesterday, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled several provisions unconstitutional in the General Health Law and the Federal Criminal Code, because they prohibit cultivation of ?1% Accordingly, the ruling allows for cannabis cultivation, as long as the plant will produce ?1% 1% THC cannabis for non-medical or research purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. In April, New York became the 15 th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. Towns must pass laws before the Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

Indoor cultivation’s carbon footprint is so energy intensive that it is indefensible from an energy and environment perspective, argued the authors of the report. Many cultivators prefer indoor cultivation because it makes possible five or more grow cycles per year, compared to only one or two outdoors. But there’s a price.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In 2021, Parliament voted against fully decriminalizing the cannabis plant, but personal use and possession of small amounts are decriminalized. Possession of small amounts of cannabis (for personal use) and personal consumption are typically classified as a misdemeanor , punishable by fines, community service, or “restriction of liberty.”

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Way back in Spring of 2021, we ran a series on the New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in New York and established the framework for adult-use cannabis licensing. Cultivation Licenses. Retail Dispensaries and On-Site Consumption Licenses. Processing Licenses.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 1, 2021

As of June 29, 2021, recreational-use marijuana is legal in the Land of Enchantment: the state of New Mexico. Before June 29, 2021, medical use marijuana was the only legal form in the state, and registered patients could only cultivate 4 plants at home.

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. The regulations also stipulate rules for the cultivation, harvest, and production of cannabis. What marijuana products are allowed in Mexico?

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey. New Jersey marijuana laws. 2020, New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for all adults. The New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Amendment (S2703/A4497), passed by voters in Nov.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 9, 2022

The ships’ ropes and sails held around 80 tons of marijuana in the form of hemp fibers. If caught, you can be fined $500 to $1500 and jailed for 5-15 years for selling, transporting, or trafficking marijuana in Brazil. Possession and cultivation of cannabis in personal amounts and for private use was decriminalized in Brazil in 2006.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Earlier this week, New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued cease and desist letters to more than two dozen retailers suspected of violating the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act ( MRTA ) by gifting cannabis. If you follow this blog, you may be familiar with this “gift economy”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

Virginia is considered one of the more cannabis-friendly states, being one of the first states to decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana in 2021. Cannabis laws vary from state to state, but accredited marijuana physicians are vital to validating citizens qualified to access products. Possession. Access Requirement .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2022

In 2021, legislation was passed in the state to allow for recreational cannabis possession, consumption, and purchase by adults over the age of 21. Municipalities in the state were given until December 31, 2021 to opt out of allowing for retail stores and/or consumption sites within their jurisdictions.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. Bowser’s bill does not give any preference to existing marijuana business in the District. Both bills allow for delivery licenses. “We

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Both recreational and medical cannabis are illegal for sale, possession, or cultivation in Latvia. There is still a push to reduce cannabis punishments , as one writer in 2021 noted the jail sentence for cannabis can sometimes exceed that of murder. Industrial hemp cultivation is legal, so long as the plant has a THC content of 0.2%

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In February 2021, Norway’s government proposed a bill to decriminalize possession, under which possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis would no longer be punishable under the law. Regardless, minor cannabis violations like consumption or possession are typically punished with a simple fine. Medical cannabis in Norway.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

It would increase the number of allotted caregivers per patient, allow home cultivation of medical cannabis for patients and permit people with a substantial list of medical conditions to access medical cannabis. Local governments are permitted to opt-out of retail dispensaries or on-site consumption licensing by Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

There has been a lot of talk about “opting out” since New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was passed on March 31, 2021. On the other hand, as long as a municipality affirmatively opted out by the deadline, it could change its mind at any time and opt in to retail dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

In an 8-3 decision on Monday, the court ruled that sections of the country’s general health law prohibiting personal consumption and home cultivation of marijuana were unconstitutional. Adults wanting to cultivate and consume their own cannabis will be able to apply for permits from the health secretariat.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The bill set out the qualifying conditions as well as regulations relating to possession, cultivation, and dispensaries. Previously to now, the bill did not allow for the sale of cannabis edibles but as of the 1st of January 2021, the citizens of Hawaii will be able to purchase edibles from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2023

In March 2021, the state also further reformed cannabis laws by legalizing the retail use of cannabis. However, since legalizing the possession and consumption of cannabis for adults, the state has yet to implement operational dispensaries to serve adults in the state. ” This is a huge concern.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

million in 2021, and is projected to reach USD 176,005.5 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 23.9%, 2021-2030. Intensive Energy Consumption and Maintaining Product Consistency for the Cultivation of Cannabis. Researchers Are Studying New Uses of Medical Marijuana. 2564 (2021). The Rise of Marijuana Tax Benefits.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sweden, where strict, even “ repressive ” drug policies belie the country’s progressive image. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. How do Swedes generally view marijuana?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Medical marijuana became legal in New York in 2014. Home cultivation of MMJ is legal in NY and is a popular method of getting high-quality, organic marijuana. All New York MMJ cardholders are allowed to grow a limited amount of medical marijuana in their homes for their own consumption. Growing MMJ in New York.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

11 November 2021. On November 3, 2021, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its third public meeting during which it made additional progress in developing the regulatory landscape contemplated by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). by Joseph W. Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

27 July 2021. To a large extent legalization of adult-use cannabis, including New York’s passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 (MRTA), has eclipsed other developments in the cannabis sector over the past year. 5940), which allows hemp to be cultivated for research (as opposed to commercial) purposes.

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