Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program.

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The Blunt Truth

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. States show no signs of slowing down. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy?

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2 Nevertheless, the federal law and enforcement policy remained the same.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Commission has designated certain geographic areas in Massachusetts as DIAs for having historically disproportionately higher drug-policy enforcement and lower socio-economic status due to marijuana prohibition and the War on Drugs. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L.

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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. States show no signs of slowing down. Does the law exempt any industries or positions?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Dave Clark, head of the multinational company’s consumer business, said in a statement that Amazon’s public policy team will be actively supporting The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 (MORE Act). The first update I want to give you today is to a policy called Time off Task. we’ve changed course.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

I really fought myself on putting together a festivus post of all that went wrong for the cannabis industry in 2021. As 2021 comes to a close, here’s what I’m looking forward to in cannabis next year: Federal legal reform. 2021 was a total failure when it comes to federal legalization. and abroad. Not so anymore.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. On February 19, 2021, Assembly Member Quirk (D) introduced AB 1256.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

. Federal cannabis reform hasn’t passed into law, but it’s not for lack of trying. In 2021 alone, several high-profile cannabis bills have been proposed in both chambers of Congress, while others have been promised later this year. Announced) February 2021. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? FL resident? IN resident?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. February 5, 2021: S.B. million residents aged 21 and up.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

1:19-CV-00705-AA, 2021 WL 4269991 (D. 20, 2021)) found insurance coverage for a fire arising from the preparation of CBD salve, notwithstanding the policy’s Controlled Substance exclusion. The case involved an Oregon fire loss arising under a homeowner’s insurance policy issued by Country Mutual to Peter and Wendy Bogard.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released draft legislation titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis. Restorative Justice and Opportunity Programs. Ryan Bernstein.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today, I intro’d the #StatesReformAct a turnkey federal tax and regulate framework for existing state laws. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) November 15, 2021. Nancy Mace (R-SC) unveiled the States Reform Act, a proposal to remove marijuana from the auspices of the federal Controlled Substances Act. . Senior Policy Fellow.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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SpeedWeed

JULY 23, 2021

The report went on to say that there are some indications that Amazon “is interested in trying to convince other companies and Congress to support legalization,” with a “number of advocacy and industry groups, including Drug Policy Alliance, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and Canopy Growth Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws. Connecticut is on the cusp of becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis. This year has shown us that state legislatures are capable of rising to the challenge to end cannabis prohibition. MPP noted that S.B.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 3, 2021

The policy changes were announced in a blog post from Amazon CEO Dave Clark that was published by the company on June 1. Under the new policy, such screenings will end for most employment positions in the U.S. “In However, given where state laws are moving across the U.S., Amazon Also Amends Employee Productivity Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. 2, 2021, the nonprofit scientific organization U.S. New California Law Standardizes Weed Testing.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. As political pendulums swing, so too can state law, which we continue to see all around the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Secretary of State, Georgia – SOS. Jun 9, 2021 – Closing Date. : Jun 16, 2021. This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. 47,000 a year. Full Job Description. Regulatory.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

2021 WL 5360956. November 17, 2021. 2021 WL 5994036. December 17, 2021. 4] The exemption states that the CSA does not apply to any person authorized by State law to manufacture, possess, or distribute, a substance. June McLaughlin is Professor & Paralegal Studies Program Director at.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Nonetheless, Section 538 proved to be hugely important in the Ninth Circuit courts of the United States (which make up a large portion of the medical cannabis states in America). The impact of the United States v. McIntosh cannot be overstated.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

NEW YORK and TORONTO , June 15, 2021 /CNW/ – TerrAscend Corp. (“TerrAscend” or “the Company”) (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced it has launched a portfolio of its Kind Tree branded products in Maryland. ” Learn more at www.kindtreecannabis.com.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

18, 2021) – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Combined with the three bills reported from the Appropriations Committee in August, the bills provide a 13 percent increase for non-defense discretionary programs and a 5 percent increase for defense programs. From the Horse’s Mouth. Bill Summary.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

In addition, the Associate Enforcement Counsel will assist in developing policies and proposing revisions to comply with legislative and regulatory changes with a focus on compliance and enforcement matters. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email no later than July 2, 2021. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The law allows medical and adult-use consumers can buy a maximum of two ounces at any given time once retail sales commence in April. According to Barker’s lawsuit, a handful of employers, the state DOH, and the RLD were named as defendants. The CCD was forbidden from accepting new cultivation applications on or after June 29, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Happy 2022!

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The 163-page Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) aims to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances; tax and regulate cannabis at the federal level; and grant states the power to keep or administer their own oversight programs. . Watch the full press conference below. According to the draft bill’s text: .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The 163-page Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) aims to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances; tax and regulate cannabis at the federal level; and grant states the power to keep or administer their own oversight programs. . Watch the full press conference below. According to the draft bill’s text: .

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The 163-page Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) aims to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances; tax and regulate cannabis at the federal level; and grant states the power to keep or administer their own oversight programs. . Watch the full press conference below. According to the draft bill’s text: .

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. has shrunk by 48 percent since 2021. 20 They are “man-made chemicals produced in underground labs, often in China, and then shipped to the United States in powder or crystal form.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

In addition, the Associate Enforcement Counsel will assist in developing policies and proposing revisions to comply with legislative and regulatory changes with a focus on compliance and enforcement matters. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email no later than November 29, 2021. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L.

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