Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

We expect 2022 to be another year of pushing towards a fully functioning cannabis industry. Let’s take a look at the noteworthy events of 2021 and what we expect to see in 2022. The MRTA also expanded New York’s medical cannabis program and revamped New York’s cannabinoid hemp program. On the horizon for 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Retail Dispensaries and On-Site Consumption Licenses. The Social Equity Program. As all of our readers are aware (we assume), on November 21, 2022, the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) released almost all of the adult-use rules and regulations. Here are the topics you can look forward to: The License Application.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. This is especially true for persons of color, especially Black people, who are arrested for possession at four times the rate of white individuals, despite having similar consumption rates. This map depicts the location.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Cannabis dispensaries across the state of New Mexico welcomed recreational cannabis customers 21 years and older into their stores for the first time. Dispensary employees handed out popsicles and water to customers waiting outside in line. Some cannabis dispensaries opened at midnight on Friday to the delight of customers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

March 31, 2022 will mark the first anniversary of former Gov. Other changes to the medical program included: Permanently waiving the patient and caregiver $50 registration fee. As a comparison, Los Angeles’s Social Equity Entrepreneur Development Grant Program has been dedicated $6 million to date. What has changed since then?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

On January 25, 2022, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its fifth public meeting. The Fund will provide support for the costs of establishing and operating adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries. There was no explanation provided for why the fund is currently limited to only dispensaries.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

24, 2022, the state completely removed the qualifying conditions list that patients used to have to adhere to in order to qualify for the medical cannabis program. 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.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber is transforming an old factory into a $50 million cannabis compound in Southwest Detroit, expected to be complete in March 2022. The Webber Wellness Conservatory will include marijuana operations and training facilities, along with a cultivation facility, dispensary, and consumption lounge.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metrc , the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., This marks Metrc’s 23 rd government contract to date and sixth so far in 2022. The State plans to begin accepting licensing applications for businesses on September 1, 2022. “We LAKELAND, Fla.,

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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. This is a tricky area.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On December 1, 2022, the Los Angeles Controller released a report (PDF here ) with a pretty lame pun as a name: “High Maintenance: Review of the City’s Cannabis Regulation Efforts.” In preparing the report, the Controller stopped in at six different licensed dispensaries in LA. LA has collected a LOT of tax money.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Cooney’s bill, Senate Bill S7295 , would create an adult-use provisional cultivation license that would allow cultivators to begin planting very soon while the state’s recreational cannabis program materializes. Seeds need to be planted by June 2022, and sources of these seeds need to located even earlier than that.

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JULY 6, 2021

South Dakota’s Native American Tribes not only legally opened a medical cannabis dispensary without consulting the state, but this past week, advocates also filed four different recreational legalization initiatives for consideration on the ballot later this year. South Dakota Doesn’t Want to Wait. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

In July 2022, some amendments to Virginia Cannabis Laws were approved, making marijuana access easier. Hence, instead of a medical marijuana card, patients with eligible health conditions will only need to show a state-identification card and their accredited physician’s certification to purchase products from dispensaries. .

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Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 1, 2021

Another major issue that is being discussed is the excessive water consumption. The Cannabis Control Division (CCD) is still currently overseeing all licensing provisions for recreational dispensary requests. Finally, by April 1, 2022, the retail sale of commercial cannabis will begin.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Oregon Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 587 (“SB 587” or the “State Bill”), which imposes a new tobacco and nicotine licensure program. Though the Operative Date of the Bill is January 1, 2022, local authorities may draft and enact ordinances prior to that date, so long as the effective date is no earlier than January 1, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Tuesday, April 12, 2022. For many in the cannabis industry, April 1, 2022 is seen as a day of reckoning following the July 2021 passage of Assembly Bill 141 and Senate Bill 160 (collectively, the Cannabis Trailer Bill). Originally, the program was only intended to have a 1-year life span. Whitney Hodges. 714-424-8257.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Practically speaking, will landlords be willing to take on the risk of leasing space to cannabis cultivators, processors or dispensaries—and, if so, what are some of the issues that will arise in negotiating leases to cannabis operators? What constraints does the MRTA place on the location of these businesses? Types of Licenses.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

“We won’t be the first, but our program will be the best.”. Licensed retail sales would be slated to begin in December 2022, and early reports indicate that the state could allow as many as 900 legal pot shops. Social consumption lounges would also be legalized, but individual municipalities would be able to ban them.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

If you’re shopping for cannabis at a dispensary and see another person buying the same product for a lower price, you may wonder, is medical and recreational weed the same? Local taxes are special taxes imposed by counties or municipalities to fund specific programs. 2% (0% after July 2022). Marijuana sales are no exception.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

Recently, on March 21, 2022, the SEC introduced proposed rules to require public companies to disclose climate-related information. The EENR Business Unit has provided programming and content surrounding this topic. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been evaluating the ESG principles for some time.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’d love to share a smoke with the bronze Bobby Orr, but public consumption is verboten in Boston. Some of the state’s best medical-only dispensaries are located in the towns just beyond the Boston city limits. Sira Naturals also made the decision to focus on medical patients at their Needham and Somerville dispensaries.

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JUNE 9, 2022

On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. million worth of cannabis products from 12 dispensaries showing a great start for the recreational cannabis market in New Jersey. New Jersey’s Medical Cannabis Program Continues to Evolve.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether you’re interested in opening up a cannabis dispensary or in the many other business and employment opportunities that will soon be available, Cannabis NYC is ready to help you get to work,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2019

All of our state MMTC FL licensed clinics and dispensaries incorporate the lofty goals of both patient and product availability ( access ) and affordability ( cost ). . Dispensary Permiits: Open a Dispensary in Florida. Dispensary Permits – Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses. As legalization expands, the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As explained by the law firm Troutman Pepper : “Perhaps as a compromise to encourage its passage, the bill included a provision found in Enactment 7 that stated that certain portions of the CCA “shall not become effective unless reenacted by the 2022 Session of the General Assembly.” Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) stated , “.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The perpetual myth that dispensaries are selling weed to minors refuses to die, but evidence shows this isn’t the case in California. Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. Available online 18 May 2022. MRR writes. Journal of Safety Research.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Mississippi zoning meeting contentious over number of dispensaries: [link]. New York accepts social equity dispensary applicants: [link]. New Mexico’s first tribe owned dispensary: [link]. Virginia 2024 adult use program may be postponed: [link]. Colorado opens consumption hotel: [link].

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AUGUST 31, 2021

This year, we are happy to announce we are expanding our scholarship program and awarding $20,0000 in scholarships to 20 winners. . Major/Program: Business Management with a Minor in Cannabis Studies. Major/Program: Art. Major/Program: Business Administration. Major/Program: Nursing. Matthew Aaron Vogel .

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. It allows existing medical cannabis dispensaries to convert their licenses to serve adult consumers. How can I purchase cannabis products in Maryland?

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state. It allows existing medical cannabis dispensaries to convert their licenses to serve adult consumers. How can I purchase cannabis products in Maryland?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

June 15, 2022. Further, the settlement requires the licenses be fully transferred by the end of November 2022 or they will be automatically surrendered on Dec. The CDTFA auctioned three commercial properties related to illegal cannabis operations between March and May 2022, for a total of $616,000. On June 8, 2022, the U.S.

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MAY 27, 2022

If there’s anything that moves faster than a discount bucket of cannabis at a dispensary, it’s the cannabis market’s northerly journey! Published as part of the data firm’s annual market update—which was carried out alongside FTI Consulting—the “ 2022 U.S. by the year 2027. The team also found that U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2021

On January 1, 2022, adult-use recreational marijuana will become available for purchase in Montana. Starting January 1, 2022, any adult age 21 or older can purchase marijuana and marijuana products. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME TO A DISPENSARY? . WHAT KINDS OF MARIJUANA PRODUCTS CAN I PURCHASE AT A MONTANA DISPENSARY? .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2022

14 June 2022. These labeling, packaging, advertising, and marketing restrictions are fairly standard in the industry to prevent underage consumption. Retail dispensaries may not use neon signs. Sustainability Program . Further details on potential sustainability programs are detailed in §128.4. Curatola, Esq.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

The fight to legalize cannabis in Arkansas has gained more gusto than ever before with a new group of activists lobbying to get a reform initiative featured on the state’s 2022 ballot. The group must gather 89,101 signatures by June 2022. Filed on Thursday, Nov. ” However, specific details have not yet been released.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Connecticut could be the future home to a mega cannabis dispensary. A 25,000-foot dispensary might pale in comparison to Nevada’s 115,000-foot Planet 13, but keep in mind that Planet 13 goes far beyond an average dispensary, combining restaurants, entertainment, and a cannabis processing facility all in one place.

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