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OCTOBER 21, 2021
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Kentucky Lawmaker Pre-Files Marijuana Legalization Bills For 2022 Session
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
A Kentucky lawmaker announced on Monday that she is pre-filing bills to legalize possession, limited sales and home cultivation of marijuana in the state for the 2022 session, with endorsements from several leading advocacy groups. Kentucky Lawmaker Pre-Files Marijuana Legalization Bills For 2022 Session.
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Canadian Cannabis Amnesty Advocacy Group Wants Action
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 9, 2022
Cannabis is legal. It’s been 4 years since cannabis legalization. And while many of us have and continue to the enjoy the benefits of legalization, an estimated 500,000 Canadians with criminal records for cannabis related offences do not. Legalize Us Campaign. Their message is simple. 500K Canadians with cannabis records.
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The Week in Weed: June 3, 2022
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 2, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Then we see that Georgia voters favor legalization. The advocacy group South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws has gathered enough signatures to put an adult-use measure on the November 2022 ballot. south dakota.
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Advocacy Organizations Respond to Formation of Legislative Committee to Review Implementation of Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 4, 2022
March 30, 2022. NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Now is a pivotal moment nationally for marijuana legalization and New Jersey. The Statement.
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Opinion – Comments On Policy: Advocacy, Action and Influence – “Budget Applauded”
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 9, 2022
Budget 2022. On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presented Budget 2022 laying out the Government of Canada’s fiscal roadmap. Canada’s cannabis license holders applaud Budget 2022. They write by way of introduction. Progress on both fronts! Growth-oriented cannabis strategy table.
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The Week in Weed: August 5, 2022
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 4, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Will Missouri voters be deciding on legal cannabis in November? Sounds great for the advocacy group backing the measure, right? This week, we have news on state ballot initiatives in Missouri and Arkansas.
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Alert: Grass on the Hill returns to Ottawa October 17 – 18, 2022
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 11, 2022
Grass on the Hill returns to Ottawa October 17 – 18, 2022. The Cannabis Council of Canada (C3) is calling on Cannabis Act License holders and key industry partners to join us in Ottawa to help make our case for urgent change as we mark the 4-year anniversary of the legalization of recreational cannabis.
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Canada- Report: Cannabis Legalization Observations 2021–2022: Key Findings for Future Research
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 6, 2022
Cannabis-Legalization-2021–2022-Key-Findings-Future-Research-Summary-2022-en.
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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – January 2022
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. GenCanna trustee seeks $50K paid to trade advocacy group. Further, hemp farmers would pay a yearly bond of $2,800 per acre to the county to cover the cost of destroying their crop, should they break the rules for legal harvests. Law 360 (sub.
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USA: National Craft Cannabis Coalition Forms to Promote Policies That Support Small Cannabis Producers
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”. Established by cannabis trade associations, advocacy groups, and cooperatives across the country—including Origins Council (CA), F.A.R.M.S. About NCCC.
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Press Release: Red Light Holland and Advocacy Group Psychedelic Medicine Alliance Washington Celebrate the Success of their Collaboration as Washington Legislature Funds Psilocybin Wellness Workgroup
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 12, 2022
March 12, 2022. ? – March 11, 2022) – Red Light Holland Corp. – March 11, 2022) – Red Light Holland Corp. Washington legislators fund $200,000 USD for a Psilocybin Wellness Workgroup to research and write a report that will inform a pathway for future legislation. ? Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp.
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Cannabis Council of Canada: Grass on the Hill – Summer Series
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 21, 2022
In recognition of the 4th anniversary of the legalization of adult-use cannabis, Licence Holders and industry supporters will gather in Ottawa this fall to press for urgent change. In support of Grass on the Hill Fall Session, the Cannabis Council of Canada is inviting you to participate in a preparatory webinar series.
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Recreational marijuana legalization bill stalls in New Mexico, but could head for special session
SpeedWeed
MARCH 20, 2021
New Mexico lawmakers postponed a Senate floor vote on a recreational marijuana legalization bill as the regular legislative session ended Saturday, but the measure may be headed to a special session. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has been pushing for legalization. An excise tax of 12% would be placed on sales of adult-use products.
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Schumer Tweets On Latest Meetings & Updates On Next Round Of Hoped For Federal Legislation
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a meeting with a variety of marijuana reform and other advocacy groups last week to discuss social equity issues as he prepares to introduce a much-anticipated cannabis legalization bill this year. — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 28, 2022. Marijuana Moment reports.
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MAPS: “California Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Slated for 2023 Reintroduction”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Senate Bill 519 would have decriminalized the personal possession of certain psychedelic substances, legalized life-saving public health interventions, and studied future approaches to increasing use of psychedelics. Policy and Advocacy Director, MAPS . September 1, 2022. Ismail Lourido Ali, J.D. ABOUT MAPS.
Ayr Wellness Announces Changing Legacies, A Series of Expungement Events
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
MIAMI, February 22, 2022 – Ayr Wellness Inc. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced the launch of Changing Legacies , a series of record expungement clinics scheduled to take place on February 27, 2022. The Legal Aid Society; Community Service Society; Legal Action Center; NYC 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc. (“The
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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Despite Louisiana’s slow warm-up to cannabis, the state is making significant progress when it comes to cannabis legal reform. Edwards signed a bill in June allowing medical patients access to cannabis flower rather than just concentrates, which will go into effect in January 2022. Starting Aug.
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Texas Medical Marijuana Program Rules Open for Public Comment
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 20, 2022
The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. Tips and Strategies.
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Press Release: PAREA: A new psychedelic-focused alliance of prominent companies with common goals
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 19, 2022
The Multi-organization psychedelic partnership is set to launch on June 23 2022. The Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance (PAREA) is a group founded in 2022 and comprised of 15 organizations with common goals in the field of mental health and psychedelics. — Pain Alliance Europe (@pain_europe) June 10, 2022.
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New Jersey Cannabis Clemency campaign Publishes Open Letter
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 11, 2022
The New Jersey legislature legalized cannabis for medicinal use in 2010, and voters overwhelmingly passed adult use of marijuana a decade later. million a year in tax revenue from the sale of legal cannabis. Just days after New Jersey legalized, Humberto was sentenced to 7 years in state prison for transporting 6 pounds of marijuana.
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Tax Counsel State of Montana Helena, MT
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The Director’s Office Division provides support for the Director and department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, enterprise planning, communications and taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting and budgeting, contracts, facilities and purchasing, and security. Job : Legal.
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Karma Koala Podcast Episode 59 – 2021 Review & Looking Forward To 2022: Featuring Liz Rogan, Wesley Hein, Jay Czarkowski, Anthony Coniglio, Esther LeNoir Ramirez
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 21, 2022
Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision. Currently heading up Mammoth Distribution’s Global Brand Initiatives which includes handling the company’s strategic relationships, legal, licensing and government affairs departments.
MAPS – Position: State Government Affairs Lead – Remote
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 21, 2022
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a non-profit working for over three decades to develop medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from psychedelics. Build coalitions with organizations and leaders in the psychedelic advocacy community.
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James Whitcomb Parallel’s CEO Pens Open Letter That Says….”Time to abandon the narrow-minded policies that have put us in such a privileged position”
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
February 15, 2022. Cannabis is now legal in some form in nearly 40 states. We have an obligation as a participant in the legal cannabis industry to ensure that we are paving a pathway for entrepreneurs of color. Here’s the letter in full. Parallel partners with MCBA on new wave of cannabis social equity. Announcements.
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Premier Canadian Cannabis Retailer, Trees Corporation, Goes Public on the NEO Exchange
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 11, 2022
Deeply rooted in the cannabis community, and serving as a respected voice of advocacy for cannabis legalization, there are ten Trees branded storefronts in Canada, including six stores owned and operated in Ontario by Trees, and four additional stores operated by 1015712 B.C. About Trees Corporation.
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Mongabay Article: Legal and illegal cannabis: A cause for growing environmental concern
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2022
Legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational use is an expanding global trend in the U.S. Both the legal and illegal markets are linked to environmental challenges such as freshwater use, land-use change, toxic and nutrient pollution, and climate change-contributing CO2 emissions. SOURCE : [link]. A growing trend.
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UC Hastings : “UC Hastings Law Grads Oversee San Francisco Cannabis Rules and Programs”
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Both say their law school experiences — particularly in negotiation, writing, and problem solving — have helped them succeed in this growing legal industry. Gooch, who joined the office in January 2022, was previously an assistant district attorney for San Francisco.
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Paper: “Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act.”
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 20, 2022
Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022. Date Written: August 11, 2022. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. 721, 2022, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022, Available at SSRN: [link] or [link].
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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?
Veriheal
JANUARY 24, 2023
Feds Greenlight Cocaine Extract [18F]FP-CIT The DEA is making strides toward legalizing a form of cocaine, which experts have observed to be indispensable in diagnosing conditions like Parkinson’s disease and tremor syndromes. In the saga of prohibition, here’s the latest news.
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Press Release: Maya and National Psychedelics Association Announce Partnership to Support Psilocybin-Assisted Services in Oregon
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 12, 2022
Through the partnership, Maya’s Real World Evidence Platform will be one of the core services offered to the association’s members when it officially launches in Q4 of 2022. This level of understanding can inform best practices, improve outcomes, and contribute to sensible policy-making both in Oregon and beyond. ABOUT MAYA.
Alert: Successful AGM, Strengthened Board, and Growing Membership Driving Cannabis Council of Canada
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 22, 2021
“C3’s year to year membership growth is an acknowledgement of our sector’s commitment to supporting the public health and safety objectives of cannabis legalization,” said George Smitherman, C3’s President and CEO. Smitherman concluded by encouraging all cannabis sector enterprises to focus on advocacy and relationship building.
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D.C. Council Passes Bill Stopping Employers From Punishing Many Workers For Personal Cannabis Use
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2022
included — marijuana may already be legal for recreational and medical use, but employment laws and practices requiring drug testing for current or prospective employees may be lagging behind. government workers who legally use medical marijuana from being fired or punished. 2021, reflects the reality that in many jurisdictions — D.C.
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South Park Tackles Equity (Or Lack Thereof) In The Cannabis Sector
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
The episode begins in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, where the 2022 Cannabis Cultivators Expo is being held. Since the legalization of marijuana, communities of color — Black and Brown Coloradans, those most affected by the racist War on Drugs — have now been locked out of the wealth creation of the industry.”.
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Fortune: Black cannabis entrepreneurs account for less than 2% of the nation’s marijuana businesses
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 26, 2022
In 2022, the landscape of the legal cannabis industry is still as homogenous as ever, and it’s getting worse. An appalling statistic and one that must be improved upon. Fortune write. In Colorado’s capital, Denver, only 5.6%
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Every Missouri Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know
MMJ Recs
AUGUST 29, 2022
Missouri legalized medical marijuana in 2018. As of August 2022, 213 medical marijuana dispensary licenses had been granted in Missouri, and out of these, 197 are operational and open for business. As of May 2022, there were 184,411 medical marijuana patients in MO. How do you apply for a Missouri MMJ card in 2022?
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Ten “Must Haves” for Cannabis Businesses in 2022
Canna Law Blog
JANUARY 31, 2022
This post is dedicated to the top ten list of which arrows all cannabis companies, regardless of state, size, culture, or market share, must have in their business quivers in 2022. 1. To not have a compliance team in 2022 definitely makes you an industry outlier at this point. 5. Advocacy and government relations.
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Nonprofit receives IRS approval to help cannabis job seekers
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 28, 2022
or the Last Prisoner Project in Colorado, focus on education and advocacy. Prior to Our Cannabis, Hoffmann owned a caregiver dispensary and had lobbied for expungements for cannabis convictions before noticing a need for job-seeker support as more states moved toward legalization in recent years. billion and supporting 31,152 jobs.
US Hemp Roundtable: NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE, AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 18, 2022
The study was completed on March 22, 2022, and involved 1,061 participants, providing a 98% power rating on its results, which is statistically significant. It has been over four years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and non-intoxicating hemp derivatives like CBD.
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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has released a report examining the efficacy of state medical cannabis laws.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
As the largest cannabis patient advocacy group, their recommendations have helped me hone in on issues that impact patients and work to pass improvements to better their lives,” Rabb said. POSTED BY ANDREW COON ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022. We now estimate there are over 7,000 legal medical cannabis retailers across the entire United States.
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US Hemp Round Table: NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE, AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 18, 2022
The study was completed on March 22, 2022, and involved 1,061 participants, providing a 98% power rating on its results, which is statistically significant. It has been over four years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and non-intoxicating hemp derivatives like CBD.
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Alert: DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp. . Published Sept. By Greg Chadwick.
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Yaadcore is Ready for His Spotlight Now
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 27, 2021
With his debut album, Reggae Land , primed for a January 2022 release, his transformation from DJ to artist is set to be complete. . High Times spoke to Yaadcore about “Nyquill,” making the transition from DJ to artist, and the ways legalization has and hasn’t changed Jamaica’s celebrated ganja business. .
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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 9, 2019
The decision caused outcry amongst pro-cannabis groups having come almost out of the blue, and now the legal troops have been mobilised in a bid to overturn the decision. US analysts say CBD could be a $22bn market by 2022; by comparison, any EU sector would larger. LEGAL 500, 2015. Our position remains unchanged. FURTHER INFO.
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