Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

The proposed rules require that “all production activities are done on premises that are in compliance with state and local laws, including but not limited to zoning, occupancy, licensing, fire safety, food safety, worker protection and building codes.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

June 24, 2022. In April 2022, the Consumer Brands Association, several consumer packaged goods companies, and like-minded trade associations sent a letter urging Congress to address what they called the “unscrupulous use of famous brand logos, characters, trademarks and trade dress” on THC-infused edible products.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The letter penned by the ICBA and 44 state banking associations states: This legislation enjoys strong, bipartisan support, would resolve a conflict between state and federal law, and addresses a critical public safety concern. 62% agree that restricting cannabis-related businesses from accessing banks is a threat to public safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. HB 4061 (2022) created more stringent record keeping requirements for water suppliers and purchasers.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Blog: The Blunt Truth. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog post will discuss the rulemaking timeline and provide updates regarding policy recommendations from the five subcommittees. OHA will work off these recommendations when they hold rule making hearings on products and training from February 14 to 25, 2022. Rulemaking Timeline. Equity Subcommittee. Research Subcommittee.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Pursuant to the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”), since January 2018, California cannabis taxes came into effect. As of 2022, cultivation tax rates increased to $10.08 The bigger change though is that this bill completely eliminates the current cultivation tax as of July 1, 2022.

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Cultivation Retail Cannabis Safety 81

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Many states are considering enacting new or amending existing laws to provide employment protections to marijuana users, which could result in 2022 also being another busy year in this area.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

By Jason Shinn on June 6, 2022. Plaintiff alleged he believed the use of the mushrooms was a felony and a workplace hazard to public health and safety. Blog: Michigan Employment Law Advisor. Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations. Amazon.com Services, LLC, Case No. Organization: Shinn Legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

13 June 2022. Labor & Employment Law Perspectives Blog. Excluded from the testing restrictions are those in safety-sensitive positions in which cannabis use could foreseeably cause “actual, immediate, and serious bodily injury or loss of life to self or others.” Author(s): Miranda D. Washington, D.C.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

On February 15, 2022, the Michigan House Committee on Regulatory Reform considered HB 5706. A compact likely would address jurisdictional issues and require a tribe to adhere to certain safety standards. Check back with Dykema’s Cannabis Law Blog for more updates.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 3, 2020

The policy did not prohibit the use of legal drugs, but did require employees to advise the employer if such use would “pose[] a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or to others” or “render[] the Employee unable to perform the essential functions of the job.”

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 25, 2022

The new rule allows the OLCC to cancel a marijuana license only when the conduct poses a significant risk to public health and safety. It states that the Commission may cancel a license under the statute cited above “only when the conduct poses a significant risk to public health and safety.”. 256(1)(a) is not enough.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Artificially derived cannabinoid (ADC) products are leaving Oregon grocery stores and convenience stores beginning July 1, 2022. This blog post will explain how we got here, how the industry is responding, and how other states might follow Oregon’s lead. OLCC finalized and implemented its new ADC rules in January of 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) had its first meeting to discuss amendments to the administrative rules governing licensed marijuana businesses. The proposed changes give the OLCC greater authority to issue product recalls and focus on health an safety.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held a meeting on June 1, 2022 in which the road towards New York’s adult-use cannabis market became clearer. In short, these regulations focus on 2 things: (1) consumer safety; and (2) not targeting youths ore promoting overconsumption. Packaging and labeling proposed regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

APRIL 04, 2022. Put differently, the federal government’s failure to change its stance about marijuana has created a public safety crisis that’s impeding an entire industry. Disclaimer: The contents of this blog is considered an advertisement under CA law. BY AARON PELLEY . How to Protect Your Cannabis Business. Aaron Pelley.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

In November 2022, the OLCC adopted and amended a suite of cannabis rules that became effective January 1, 2023. Oregon cannabis M&A continues at a decent pace despite a relatively sluggish 2022 in terms of sales to consumers. Change in business structure. Our M&A practitioners remain heavily involved in several major deals.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As we also previously summarized , on Friday, October 28, 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its “ Guidance for Adult-Use Dispensaries ” (the Regulations). Welcome to Part 2 in this series on New York’s cannabis retail dispensary regulations, covering security.

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Retail Dispensary Safety Access 81

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. In this article we provide a breakdown of how the program works, rules and regulations, and some safety tips for medical home cultivating. Home Grow Safety Tips.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

As we previously broadly summarized on October 31, 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its “ Guidance for Adult-Use Dispensaries ” (the Regulations) on Friday, October 28, 2022. The Regulations provide guidance for Conditional Adult-Use Retails Dispensary (CAURD) licensees and applicants.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

These rules were long-awaited because, as described in our earlier blog post covering the OLCC rules advisory committee (RAC) meeting, the original proposed rules were essentially a blanket ban on all artificially derived cannabinoid products in OLCC’s regulated cannabis system. Sell-Down Period for Artificially Derived Cannabinoids.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 8, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll dive into some of the unique features and offerings that make Kind Meds a truly exceptional Arizona dispensary. A Commitment to Quality and Safety Some dispensaries make it their mission to offer a vast range of products, but the overabundance of them can make finding what you’re looking for a challenge.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2019

The two-year experiment is being overseen by the French Agency for Drug Safety (ANSM), which drew up a 13-name committee to explore the possibilities of reform in one of Europe’s largest markets in December 2018. Any tweaking of laws will only happen post-2022 when the report has been fully digested by the relevant parties.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

In 2022, Ferrara successfully obtained a permanent injunction against Higharchy, LLC for trademark infringement. Cannabis companies currently lack clear guidance on how to develop attractive products while avoiding the ire of children’s safety advocates and renowned national brands.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Specifically: Beginning July 1, 2022 , the sale of artificially derived cannabinoids won’t be allowed if sold outside of the OLCC recreational market; and. The new OLCC rules distinguish between intoxicating and non-intoxicating artificially derived cannabinoids by imposing different sale restrictions on these products.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Patients can expect a range of options, including various strains and forms of marijuana, within the confines of the state’s stringent quality and safety standards. These dispensaries, regulated by the Maryland Cannabis Administration, serve as the primary outlets for medical cannabis products.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 1, 2022

On April 13, 2022, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that provides legal cannabis businesses access to insurance and banking services. Not only did this jeopardize the safety of the employees, but it also endangered patients and the communities. Marijuana Banking Bill. What the Bill Does Not Do.

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Banking Law Marijuana Compliance 52

Canna Law Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Pesticide and heavy metals testing regime for cannabis Washington enacted a pesticide and heavy metals testing regime for cannabis in March of 2022. Mounting an effort to test all of the potentially contaminated cannabis, soil, and water as necessary to ensure consumer safety was no small task.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

11 Meanwhile, thousands of illicit retailers are selling unregulated, untested, and untaxed cannabis products of questionable origin and dubious safety across the State. Thus, as of this writing, only four licensed adult-use retail dispensaries are open in the entire State of New York.11

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Otherside Farms

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

billion dollars by 2022, with 1.3 That would create a legal market for the CBD that could reach a value of more than US $ 20 billion by 2022, according to research firm Brightfield Group. The post How US Farm Bill Makes CBD Legal appeared first on Medical Marijuana Blog. billion of those sales in hemp-derived CBD products.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

On May 4, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out warning letters to five companies distributing Delta-8 THC (FDA Warning Letters). The FDA sets rigorous testing standards to establish a drug’s safety. We will continue to monitor the FDA’s position on all forms of cannabis on the Green Light Law Blog.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2019

These two bills also support increased and more aggressive enforcement against illegal operators and against non-licensees that support or assist illegal activity that violates the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). Provisional license renewals. Organic cannabis certification.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

A one-time infusion of an additional $20 million was allocated by the Legislature in December 2021,[8] and an additional $6 million was allocated during the 2022 legislative session specifically for community-based organizations to address human rights issues arising from labor and human trafficking at illicit grows. 4th 682 (May 19, 2022).

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“Board”, “LCB”) voted in March to adopt new final rules effective April 2, 2022 that require all cannabis flower and intermediate cannabis products to be tested for pesticide contamination. According to Confidence Analytics, Inc.,

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

MAPS anticipates good results, including FDA drug approval as early as 2022. The first MAPS study on MDMA was a 1994 Phase I drug trial (Phase I trials study the safety but not the efficacy of a proposed drug in humans). If you’ve followed the story of psychedelic drugs in the U.S., This stuff is incredibly hard !

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Medicinal Genomics

JULY 18, 2023

Aspergillus contamination is responsible for the only documented cannabis-related deaths, and Aspergillus testing is essential to ensuring consumer safety. Transplant International 35 (2022). News articles and video interviews have argued that Aspergillus testing on cannabis products is not necessary, but we could not disagree more.

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