2023, Access and Advocacy - Medical Cannabis Brief

Rescheduling Medical Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 1, 2023

My educational investment in the industry has offered me, through my focus on regulation and policy, the opportunity to collaborate as an advisor with several advocacy and education intermediary organizations focused on federal policy change for medical cannabis patients and a nascent, struggling industry that is supporting them.

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] However, as of 2023, cannabis is still illegal for recreational and most medicinal purposes in Texas.

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Video – Discussion: 280E and Psilocybin: Understanding and Mitigating the Impacts

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2023

May 17, 2023 In this groundbreaking field of state regulated psychedelic access, knowledge and expertise are quickly evolving on how to mitigate the impacts of 280E.

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Article: Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals: Adult-Use Legalization – 21 states and the District of Columbia have enacted adult-use programs.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Press Release: The Color of Cannabis to Kick Off Black History Month with Social Equity Lobby Day and Rally Support around HB 23-1020

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Entrepreneurs of Color Rally for Equal Access to Colorado Cannabis Market DENVER, CO (January 27, 2023) – The Color of Cannabis (TCC) the largest marijuana Social Equity organization in Colorado, is behind a bill to level the playing field in the industry for newly minted licensees of color.

History

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Downstream Effects: April 2023

Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

And freedom of expression takes a hit when it comes to cannabis advocacy in the Czech Republic. In February 2023, Project CBD published a story about Curaleaf , the scandal-ridden, multistate and multinational company, which has achieved a leading position in the U.S. We start with some positive news from the Golden State.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1286, to expand patient access to medical cannabis in Arizona.

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A Look Back at California Cannabis in 2022

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

One thing we hope for in 2023 is that the state revisits some of the penalties associated with late CDTFA payments. This all changed when State Senator Scott Wiener (famous for his psychedelics advocacy) managed to pass SB-1186 , otherwise known as the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act.

Collective

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. SB 2023 was approved by the Senate Financial Institutions Committee on 3/20. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. DE resident?

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Growers in the Emerald Triangle are Facing a Potential Extinction Event |

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

According to industry insiders, like DeLapp and Genine Coleman of legacy grower advocacy organization Origins Council, larger cultivators weren’t supposed to be able to participate in the legal market until 2023, but the provision that granted small farmers a five-year-long head start in the market was scrapped just as Prop 64 was passed.

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Nevada Celebrates Four Years of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. “They’re flexible and ready to pivot.”. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association.

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Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York

SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. “They’re flexible and ready to pivot.”. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association.

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Sherbinskis’ Mario Guzman Announced as Day 1 Keynote at Cannabis Conference 2021

SpeedWeed

JULY 22, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. “They’re flexible and ready to pivot.”. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association.

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Medical Cannabis Advisory Board votes to add two qualifying conditions

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 11, 2024

Arianne Richards, Executive Director of Chicago NORML, spoke next about what she regarded as, the “troubling mishandling of the petitions submitted in July 2023 to include four women’s health conditions on the list of qualifying conditions for the Medical Cannabis Program.” “Our

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Aurora Cannabis Announces Appointment of New Independent Director

SpeedWeed

JULY 28, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. “They’re flexible and ready to pivot.”. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. DE resident? HI resident? IL resident? MD resident?

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Connecticut Joining Its Neighbors To Fully Legalize Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Advocacy Groups Celebrate. Adults will be allowed to securely cultivate cannabis at home starting July 1, 2023. Other criteria include people who were incarcerated for the sale, possession or cultivation of cannabis or had a parent, spouse or child who was imprisoned for such an offense. MPP noted that S.B.

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Hires Director, Unveils Plans to Begin Cultivation Next Year

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. The advocacy group released a statement on the recall election that said Newsom has been criticized for not pushing hard enough to reduce some of the industry’s burdens and for being a “stickler” for anti-smoking rules that wrongfully treat cannabis like tobacco.

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Viola Launches Harrington Institute for Cannabis Education Powered by Cleveland School of Cannabis

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. The advocacy group released a statement on the recall election that said Newsom has been criticized for not pushing hard enough to reduce some of the industry’s burdens and for being a “stickler” for anti-smoking rules that wrongfully treat cannabis like tobacco.

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How Houseplant Built a Brand for the U.S. Market

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. The advocacy group released a statement on the recall election that said Newsom has been criticized for not pushing hard enough to reduce some of the industry’s burdens and for being a “stickler” for anti-smoking rules that wrongfully treat cannabis like tobacco.

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Law Enforcement Seizes Cannabis from Illegal Grows in Oregon, California: Week in Review

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. The advocacy group released a statement on the recall election that said Newsom has been criticized for not pushing hard enough to reduce some of the industry’s burdens and for being a “stickler” for anti-smoking rules that wrongfully treat cannabis like tobacco.

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California Cannabis Players Endorse ‘No’ Vote on Gubernatorial Recall Election

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. The advocacy group released a statement on the recall election that said Newsom has been criticized for not pushing hard enough to reduce some of the industry’s burdens and for being a “stickler” for anti-smoking rules that wrongfully treat cannabis like tobacco.

Supply Chain

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Medical Cannabis Brief

Rescheduling Medical Cannabis

Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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Video – Discussion: 280E and Psilocybin: Understanding and Mitigating the Impacts

Article: Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations

Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Press Release: The Color of Cannabis to Kick Off Black History Month with Social Equity Lobby Day and Rally Support around HB 23-1020

Downstream Effects: April 2023

Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19

A Look Back at California Cannabis in 2022

Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

Growers in the Emerald Triangle are Facing a Potential Extinction Event |

Nevada Celebrates Four Years of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York

Sherbinskis’ Mario Guzman Announced as Day 1 Keynote at Cannabis Conference 2021

Medical Cannabis Advisory Board votes to add two qualifying conditions

Aurora Cannabis Announces Appointment of New Independent Director

Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19

Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/29

Connecticut Joining Its Neighbors To Fully Legalize Cannabis

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Hires Director, Unveils Plans to Begin Cultivation Next Year

Viola Launches Harrington Institute for Cannabis Education Powered by Cleveland School of Cannabis

How Houseplant Built a Brand for the U.S. Market

Law Enforcement Seizes Cannabis from Illegal Grows in Oregon, California: Week in Review

California Cannabis Players Endorse ‘No’ Vote on Gubernatorial Recall Election

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