Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. A few things happened in 2022 that indicate the agencies may be changing their approach. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. California hints at enforcement?

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. What’s the New Program in New York State?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. He continued, “We passed adult-use recreational marijuana with the promise of investing in communities most negatively impacted by the failed War on Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

28 February 2022. Exciting news for the adult-use cannabis industry in New York State: on February 22, 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a conditional cultivation and processing adult-use licensing structure. by Meaghan T. Feenan (Lambert). Harris Beach.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

June 13, 2022. Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. May 26, 2022. Earlier in 2022, Oregon enacted a similar two-year license moratorium. May 25, 2022.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 9, 2023

After reporting that Illinois adult-use cannabis prices were highest in the country , we decided to publish a 3-Part Series highlighting how recreational legalization in Illinois has affected price per gram for medical patients. For almost all of 2022, price per gram hovered around $11-$12. On June 25, 2019, Gov. per gram in February.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 25, 2022

Ohio’s medical marijuana program became operational in January 2019. House Bill 523, which legalized MMJ in Ohio, was passed in 2016, but regulatory red tape delayed implementation of the program. So now that medical marijuana is finally available in Ohio, how do you get an Ohio MMJ card in 2022? Read on to find out!

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With 19 states currently selling recreational cannabis, it may be tempting to forgo a medical card, even if you qualify as a patient. While recreational marijuana is accessible in many states for those of age, there are still some benefits to having a medical marijuana card and purchasing medical marijuana instead of recreational pot.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

In 2022, you can expect a whirlwind of cannabis employment activity as new markets enter the scene and the pandemic waxes and wanes. Here is our cannabis employment report 2022. State of Cannabis Employment – 2022 Update. As of January 2022, there are 428,059 full-time equivalent jobs in the U.S. 2022 – 428,059 jobs.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

DCC needs to present a report to the Governor by July 1, 2022 that outlines the steps necessary for the incorporation of hemp products (and cannabis products with hemp cannabinoids) into the cannabis supply chain. 2022 brings four significant deadlines for California cannabis license applicants. Trade Samples. Emergency Regulations.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. Kansas Kansas prohibits cannabis use for both medical and recreational purposes. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Congratulations to New Jersey residents for voting to pass recreational marijuana! Furthermore, Governor Phil Murphy has indicated that although he hopes it will take less time, widespread recreational marijuana sales will not take place for at least a year. But crop cultivation and required operational procedures take time.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 12, 2022

Recreational: not legal, possession decriminalized Medical: legal. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ukraine, but possession of up to 5 grams is decriminalized and there is a limited, but expanding, medical program. Ukraine’s medical marijuana program. Cultivation and sale of cannabis plants are illegal in Ukraine.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. Alabama medical cannabis program.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the dust settled and the votes all counted, it’s time to take a look at how cannabis fared in the 2022 midterm elections. In the United States, where cannabis is still illegal under federal law, there are currently 19 states and the District of Columbia that allow the recreational use of marijuana. Possession of more than 1.5

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

“The prosecution of the drug war has fallen disproportionately on low-income and minority communities, so, you know, as we legalize recreational cannabis, we need to make sure we go back and repair some of the harm done to those communities.”. Maryland Medical Marijuana Already Legal. View original article.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. Cannabis is illegal for medical and recreational use in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cultivation of industrial hemp by licensed farmers is legal for fibers, animal feed, and hemp seed production, as long as the plants have 0.2% There have been several pushes for a medical marijuana program.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Despite overwhelming support from state residents ( 81% of residents think cannabis should be legal in some capacity) multiple bills in 2022 and 2021 to legalize medical marijuana have failed. 37% believe it should be legal for recreational use while 44% only support a medical program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Australia: European nations are moving to legalise recreational cannabis. 31 January 2022. The last ten years have seen North America champion the legalisation of recreational cannabis. And Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalised recreational cannabis last June. by Paul Gregoire. Sydney Criminal Lawyers.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Medical: Yes, limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. Georgia’s medical cannabis program. In 2015, Georgia legalized possession of up 20 fl.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational: No, but decriminalized Medical: Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015. Weed was brought to Colombia during the colonial era, and was cultivated industrially.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Most recently, there was an attempt in 2022 to get residents to vote for legal cannabis via a ballot initiative , but it failed to reach the required number of signatures. Despite this, the 2022 initiative still failed. Both medical and adult-use cannabis are illegal in Idaho.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This year, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not recreational cannabis can be used legally in a total of five states: Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Let’s explore: Arkansas Issue 4, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2022). Election Day, which kicks off Nov.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 29, 2023

Thanks to the New York Office of Cannabis Management, the idea of a legal cannabis showcase program is now a reality. This decision by the state’s Cannabis Control Board was made to help cannabis cultivators earn a return on their investment. They can also legally peddle their products at concerts and other public events.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Medical: Illegal Recreational: Illegal. Albania does not have a recreational or medical marijuana program and even small amounts of marijuana for personal use can be penalized by significant jail time. Much of the cultivation takes place in mountain towns. Albania has no medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

MAY 16, 2022 BY DEANNA J. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. Currently, the cultivation tax rates are $10.08 On Friday, May 13, California Gov. per ounce of flower, $3.00

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Romania. THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. Slovenia’s medical program exists, but it’s not straightforward.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Cultivation of more than four plants is also an automatic felony, facing at least 46 months of jail time and fines of $300,000 – $500,000. If you possess paraphernalia to “cultivate five plants or more” you’ll face a felony charge with jail time and a $100,000 fine.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. There’s Still More Work To Be Done.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. There is no recreational cannabis in Lithuania, but small possession and personal use are administrative offenses punishable by a fine or community service. Possible penalties.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland in 2014, but the MD MMJ program was slow to get off the ground. The Maryland MMJ program is one of the newer programs in the US, but once it started, it quickly became one of the fastest-growing MMJ programs in the country. The program continues to grow in popularity.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No Reciprocity: N/A. Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. A 2020 poll found that 54% of Wyoming residents support a legal adult-use program, up nearly 20% from a similar 2014 poll. Wyoming Medical Marijuana Program. Cannabis in Wyoming. CBD regulations.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The growing number of states celebrating a victory for recreational cannabis indicates how governors and lawmakers are steering legalization in the right direction; as opposed to states merely relying on citizens to vote for legal cannabis. . At some point next year, New York will kick-start its recreational cannabis market.

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has a long history of use in the Philippines, and the plant was traditionally used for medicinal and religious purposes. No, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in the Philippines. However, the law does not allow for the cultivation of cannabis for recreational or medical use.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. Accordingly, state pesticide programs have tried to provide some clarity to fill the gap left by EPA. Danielle M. Hazeltine , Patrick J. Pesticide Misuse.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. 22, 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing a conditional cultivation and processing recreational licensing structure.

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