Veriheal

MAY 22, 2023

In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. Before OCP’s recent survey, there was apprehension about the increasing exit of cannabis caregivers. Why the Exodus?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

This consultation comes ahead of the review of the federal legislative framework set to begin in October 2021. In other words, Health Canada wanted to know what the public feels about cannabis selling, labeling, and research. In this article, we’ve highlighted all the inputs gathered for further regulatory development. So, let’s begin!

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

One of John’s specialty areas is state and federal marijuana policy. The title of our panel was “Update on the Federal Policy Landscape Including Congress and the Executive Branch.” let alone talked about legalizing it. What does that mean? Only time will tell.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Connecticut.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Most Mondays, NORML’s Political Director Justin Strekal hosts a live stream on the NORML Facebook page at 4 pm EST for the latest news and a frank discussion about marijuana policy reform at the federal level. . The post NORML Live: Federal Policy Discussion 9/13/2021 appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

JULY 7, 2021

As a cannabis coach, I speak with people all around the country who are seeking additional information about cannabis and considering whether or not cannabis is a good option for them. When I ask them about what has got them interested in cannabis, I usually hear something along the following lines: “I’ve wanted to do this for a while.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The latest offense is his recently released 2021 federal budget proposes slashing all legal protection for state medical marijuana programs and potentially jeopardizing the patients that rely on them. Sign our petition to demand Congress protect state-legal medical marijuana programs. The data speaks for itself.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In addition, states have taken the legality of these substances in their own hands, legalizing medical and adult-use cannabis and legalizing or decriminalizing certain psychedelics or entheogens. The current push to legalize psychedelics is in its early stages. Cannabis Legalization Timeline.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Veriheal

APRIL 4, 2022

It’s also not for a lack of support from the people, seeing as another YouGov poll found that 57% of Americans support full cannabis legalization. Rob Kampia, former executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, told Rolling Stone , “There’s no question that Obama’s the worst President on medical marijuana. .”

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Take for instance Martha Stewart, who in 2019 announced a partnership with Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth, and became an official strategic advisor for the company in 2021. Whenever we talk about celebrity cannabis brands, there are certain ones that are always at the top of the list, and for good reason.

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Veriheal

MARCH 8, 2024

Virginia Democrats have been hard at work crafting bills to finally push through adult-use (recreational) sales in the state, where possession of cannabis and growing plants are legal, but citizens have no way to purchase marijuana products without a medical card. It’s about licensing sellers. It’s about testing products.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 7, 2021

Ralph Northam’s proposed changes to a marijuana legalization bill that will allow limited possession and cultivation of the plant starting in July of this year. It will be legal to possess one ounce, and grow four plants, on July 1. Previously, the Legislature had voted to legalize cannabis—but not until 2024. And why is that?

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Drugged-driving arrests connected to marijuana use have declined in the three years since New York’s cannabis legalization in 2021, as questions linger about efforts to keep stoned drivers off roads. Last year, drugged driving was the top-level charge in 1,771 arrests across New York, a less than 1% increase from. Read More

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Nature's Way Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In this week’s news and updates, we have updates about how Ohio’s medical marijuana market is doing, political lobyists in the cannabis industry, and the Senate’s push for legalization. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Spearheads Effort to Legalize Cannabis. Federal News. He wants to pass a bill in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Smith on August 25, 2021. Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy?

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

It stopped operating in February 2021. The Canadian company’s sole business is cannabis growth and sale, which is legal under Canadian law. In stark contrast to the trend, the Court went on to write that Congress did not adopt a “zero tolerance” policy for any illegality. brand, also known as “Lowell Farms.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. FCA, however, says the informational memo, from FCA Director of Regulatory Policy Kevin Kramp, is merely meant to provide guidance to institutions thinking about lending to hemp operations. Agri Pulse.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 19, 2020

However, a recent survey showed that over 62 percent of likely voters now support legalizing cannabis, suggesting a recent change of heart in the Grand Canyon State. 207 would make it legal for adults in Arizona to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, so long as no more than five grams of that marijuana is in the form of concentrates.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2022

Researchers told the internet to temper its expectations after a CBD and COVID-19 study went viral, Amazon backed a GOP-led bill to federally legalize cannabis, and a mother-daughter pair sparked a debate about Girl Scouts selling outside of dispensaries. Amazon Publicly Endorses Republican-led Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Insurance Journal reports… There’s a shortage of carriers offering insurance to cannabis businesses in numerous states, causing these businesses to pay more for policies or go underinsured. 2021 Guide to Cannabis Markets. Phillip Skaggs, assistant counsel of American Association of Insurance Services.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

Ralph Northam expected later this week, Virginia will become the 16th state to legalize cannabis for adult use—although legalization won’t actually take effect until 2024. At least 12 state legislatures have recreational legalization measures on the table right now, which is a typical number for this time of year. “The

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 2, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New York legalized cannabis. New Mexico legalized cannabis. Virginia may speed up legalizing cannabis. North Dakota won’t legalize cannabis, via legislation anyway. It’s been a big week.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

. — Shaleen Title (@shaleentitle) December 7, 2021. As states and local jurisdictions implement new laws legalizing marijuana, many have charged regulators with the worthy goal of remedying the injustices of the drug war, a concept known as social equity. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. SSRN-id3978766.

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

In a landmark decision, the California Senate recently passed a bill prohibiting employers from questioning job applicants about their past marijuana use. This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut. The SHU poll also revealed that 76.3

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2021

We are honored to present the 20 winners of Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2021. Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2021 Winners . Major/Program: Chemistry with a Minor in Environmental Policy and Culture . Matthew Aaron Vogel . School: Stockton University. Benjamin Sanchez. Heather Edginton.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

On Tuesday, March 2, a former El Paso congressman announced that he received immense support for cannabis legalization at several veteran town halls. “And don’t you think it’s time we legalize marijuana in the state of Texas? About O’Rourke. Support for Cannabis Legalization in Texas Is Rising.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (legalization may be pending). Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. In July, 2021, Israeli lawmakers rejected a bill that would have decriminalized recreational marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is how Manzuri saw 2021 through the prism of California & Cannabis. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!), This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. What a year!

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SpeedWeed

MAY 28, 2021

Is marijuana legalization about to go federal? Congressional leaders took the massive and potentially historic first step on Friday, when they introduced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act of 2021, or “The MORE Act of 2021”. Why The MORE Act of 2021 Is Crucial.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2022

AUGUSTA – Today, the State of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) released a report examining how cannabis consumption, market dynamics, and health outcomes vary by geographic region, cannabis market, and other variables. About the OCP: The Mills Administration created OCP within DAFS in February 2019.

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 26, 2021

Some employees used cannabis in states that had recreational or medical legalization, which is the majority of states now. Even Republicans are pushing back against this policy , like congressman David Joyce who sent a letter to Biden condemning the actions. This highlights that marijuana legalization is now a bipartisan issue.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In a recent interview with Atlanta news station WSB-TV , King spoke about all things cannabis in the league. Though it’s been a long time coming, various American leagues are finally taking note of this growing trend and adapting their policies accordingly. New Colorado Law Hopes to Tackle Anti-Cannabis Work Policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

IRVINE, Calif. , July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ManifestSeven Holdings Corporation (CSE: MSVN; OTCMKTS: MNFSF) (“ M7 ” or the “ Company “), California’s first integrated omnichannel platform for legal cannabis, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended May 31, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

Evans, plans to speak at The Southern Hemp Expo located in Raleigh, NC on September 2, 2021 regarding the financial wellness for hemp companies. Also announced today is the Company’s plan to implement green policies wherever possible for its existing operations of drying, cleaning, stripping, and located in western Kentucky.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Among the new and the soon-to-be-changing is the fact that the new government has pledged to legalize cannabis. During weeks of meetings, the coalition had reached an agreement on legalizing the sale of recreational cannabis in licensed shops. . 7, 2021 in Berlin, Germany, according to Politico. The New German Government.

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