Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

February 2022. Within certain limits, Arizona confers legal immunity from criminal prosecution for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, and use of … Read More. The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety.

Law

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. billion annually.

Legalization

The Blunt Truth

MAY 19, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have updates on Delaware, Ohio and South Carolina – three very different states grappling with legalization in three very different ways. The saga of legal cannabis in Ohio continues. Is that legal?

Decriminalization

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

Recreational

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 17, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Legalization advocates in Nebraska got a favorable court decision. The Delaware legislature failed to override the governor’s veto of a legalization bill. We begin abroad, where Thailand decriminalized cannabis.

Decriminalization

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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

Recreational

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!), AB 45: California hemp legalization. As we’ve previously discussed ( here and here ), this bill legalized CBD in food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pet food in California. it’s what we got.

Law

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Indeed, in November 2021, the MRA sent a voluntary survey to licensed processors across the State of Michigan.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2022 was $64 million , a $29 million narrower loss versus Q1 2021 driven by higher sales and lower operating expenses. Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2022 was negatively impacted by a $10.1 First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Summary. (in Highlights. in millions of Canadian. dollars, unaudited).

Vaping

Veriheal

JUNE 17, 2022

Germany began crafting legalization legislation, Rob Dyrdek and DJ Diplo launched a line of cannabis-infused seltzers, and Oregon passed the first-ever synthetic cannabis ban. Germany Sets Cannabis Legalization Plan Into Motion. Beyond writing up legislation, Germany has another major roadblock to deal with before legalizing cannabis.

Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

Recreational

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

Legislation

Veriheal

JULY 25, 2023

Currently, 23 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Also, the medical use of cannabis is legal in more than 36 states. However, from 2012 to 2022, post-accident cannabis positivity rose by 204.2%. As many states across the U.S.

Safety

Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

A bill was passed to legalize the possession and sharing of certain psychedelics for Californians aged 21 and above. Scott Wiener (D), and he explained that it is not a decriminalization effort; rather, it is simply legalization. The former reading of the bill (SB 519) was at risk towards the end of the 2022 session.

Legalization

Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana—despite the governor’s opposition. John Carney (D) passed two bills to legalize cannabis into law without his signature. They have been advocating for legalization because of the economic potential of the industry to bring in huge tax revenue.

Recreational

Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Colorado could legalize psychedelics. These include legalizing the possession, cultivation, use, and sharing of psychedelic components such as ibogaine , mescaline , DMT, psilocybin , and psilocin for adults over the age of 21. The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S.

Legalization

Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CBD sales declined in 2021 for several possible reasons, including legal confusion, a lack of a clear path for FDA regulation, market saturation, and published reports of inaccurate label claims for some CBD products. FDA Intransigence On a federal level, CBD is not considered a legal dietary supplement ingredient. February 2, 2022.

CBD

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Senator Liz Krueger to Detail ‘Nation-Leading’ Model for Cannabis Legalization at Major Summit This September. billion in 2022, rising to USD$3.9 The MRTA’s enactment in March this year will see legal sales of cannabis in New York begin some time in 2022. billion in 2022, rising to USD$3.9 This is what the PR says.

Safety

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

08 June 2022. Class action claims, given the number of potential class members who may potentially recover, raise the stakes of litigation resulting from product safety issues. Disclaimer: This Alert has been prepared and published for informational purposes only and is not offered, nor should be construed, as legal advice.

Safety

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Here is a closer look at what legal cannabis may look like for patients and marijuana users in the state of Maryland. This applies to both medical and adult-use cannabis.

Patients

SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization. Maryland Medical Marijuana Already Legal.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Provisions regarding lawful possession go into effect July 1, 2021, but the provisions affecting employers will take effect next year on July 1, 2022. Individuals cannot possess more than 1.5 Individuals cannot possess more than 1.5

Recreational

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Cannabis may be on the 2022 ballot in Nebraska. Could cannabis be on the 2022 ballot in Nebraska? New York adds more members to its cannabis board. California proposes new marijuana rules.

Pets

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

Safety

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, by 2022, it is expected to be a $22 billion per year industry. We have had inquiries about whether the Department of Transportation-regulated safety-sensitive employees can use CBD products. As we reported here , the CBD craze is sweeping the nation.

CBD

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. In the state’s recent special session, the Senate approved a full legalization bill by a vote of 19-12.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

POSTED ON AUGUST 18, 2022. A researcher affiliated with the University of California, San Diego examined county-level data from Colorado to assess the relationship between retail cannabis stores and trends in traffic safety.

Safety

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

On July 6, 2022, Washington, D.C. The Medical Marijuana Self-Certification Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 currently permits D.C. law—specifically, the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999—for a total of 225 days. implemented a revolutionary emergency amendment to its medical cannabis program.

Patients

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 25, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Hampshire and Rhode Island look at legalizing marijuana. The Kentucky House passed a bill last week that legalizes medical marijuana in the state. Kentucky works on a medical marijuana bill. united nations.

Food

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. 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. The methods for both phases were the same.

Safety

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2022

On June 7, 2022, the D.C. Council approved the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 (Act), now pending review and approval by Mayor Muriel Bowser by July 19, 2022. What is the “Safety-Sensitive” Position Exception Under the Act? Donna Glover. Reba Letsa. .” What Should Employers Do Now?

Safety

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. CBD products are increasingly popular, but their legality is less clear-cut. They sent a letter to the VA, asking the department to allow veterans to access marijuana legally, and to do so quickly. cbd regulation.

Banking

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES CBD’S STRONG SAFETY PROFILE , AMPLIFIES CALLS FOR FDA REGULATION. Observational Data Collected On Long-term Consumption of Oral C BD Shows No Correlation To Safety Issues Raised by FDA. It has been over four years since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and non-intoxicating hemp derivatives like CBD.

Safety

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2022

Members of the DC City Council recently voted 13 to zero to advance legislation, the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 , protecting those who use cannabis from facing discrimination in the workplace. The bill’s protections do not extend to employees whose “position is designated as safety sensitive.”

Safety

SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

Dan McKee wants to legalize adult-use cannabis, proposing a program that would issue 25 retail licenses a year with a market launch in April 2022. McKee, a Democrat who included the proposal as part of his fiscal-year 2022 budget , is following the lead of his predecessor, Gina Raimondo, who also advocated for adult-use legalization.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

CANNABIS CULTURE – As the legal cannabis industry enters its fourth year in Canada, the industry is finding its footing. Now that cannabis is legal, an individual can grow the plants at home without problems – if you keep it simple. Looking Toward 2022. This article does not constitute legal advice.

Edibles

SpeedWeed

APRIL 12, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham officially signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use and sales in the state, making it the seventh state since last November to do so. With her signature, New Mexico becomes the 18th state to legalize for adult use. Possession becomes legal on June 29, 2021—but not before then.

Legalization