State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023
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JUNE 21, 2023
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CROO releases 2023 diversity survey results
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 28, 2023
The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released last week the results for its third diversity survey that assesses the “extent of diversity in the medical and adult use cannabis industry and methods for reducing or eliminating any identified barriers to entry, including access to capital.”
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Altius dispensary ready for 2023
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 24, 2023
Altius was the recipient of the third of almost 200 new adult use cannabis dispensaries set to open in 2023 and beyond. The Altius mission is to provide access to a curated cannabis experience that supports a quest for higher wellness,” the Altius website states. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
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The Week in Weed: February 3, 2023
The Blunt Truth
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Today we are announcing that after careful review, the FDA has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. FDA Statement, January 26, 2023 So where does that leave the industry? RE-SCHEDULING Rep.
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Celebrating 420 in 2023
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
APRIL 12, 2023
Are you ready for 420, 2023? Celebrating 420 2023 in Style The potential ways to celebrate cannabis on 420 are limited only by your imagination, ambition, and budget. Attend a Cannabis-Infused Yoga Class Another wonderful way to celebrate 420 in 2023 is to attend a cannabis-infused yoga class.
IDFPR permanently authorizes medical cannabis curbside pickup
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 2, 2023
25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Medical cannabis dispensaries and their patients are affected.” The first variant was issued on Jan.
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SXSW Opens Voting On Nearly 100 Cannabis And Psychedelics Panels For 2023 Festival
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 12, 2022
Marijuana Moment report on some of the panels being proposed for 2023…… Voting is now open for the public to decide which panels will make the stage at next year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) festival—and there are about 100 marijuana- and psychedelics-related proposals to pick from. IP & The Rights of Plant Medicine.
IDFPR again extends cannabis curbside pickup
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 26, 2023
According to the IDFPR press release, “On January 3, 2023, I issued a variance to 68 Illinois Administrative Code 1290.410(c)(5), which is set to expire January 31, 2023. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
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IDFPR extends cannabis curbside pickup for third time
Illinois News Joint
JUNE 22, 2023
According to the new variance, the availability of curbside pickup has been extended to the end of the year, December 31, 2023. According to the IDFPR variant, “On January 25, 2023, I issued a variance to 68 Illinois Administrative Code 1290.410(c)(5), which is set to expire June 30, 2023.
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China’s Official Press Agency Says. Hong Kong to control cannabidiol as drug, product ban expected in early 2023
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
In his opening address at an anti-drug event, Lee said the HKSAR government spares no effort in its fight against drugs and law enforcement agencies have successfully tackled many drug-related cases. Over the past decade, the number of reported drug abusers in Hong Kong has nearly halved to about 6,000 by 2021. Source: [link].
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Pritzker signs ‘cannabis transporter’ bill into law
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Senate Bill 1559, also known as the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, unanimously passed the Illinois House and the Senate Dec. d) From January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2027, the Department shall not make the application available for transporting organization licenses. (e) To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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Norway Hosts First Public Meeting On Medical Cannabis Amid ‘Early First Steps’ Towards Potential Reform
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
BusinessCANN NORWAY, one of the most cautious states in Europe when it comes to cannabis liberalisation, recently held a public meeting to discuss access to medical cannabis.
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House and Senate bills would allow recreational cannabis curbside pickup
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 14, 2024
In early December 2023, the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules stated that the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) permanently authorization curbside pickup for medical cannabis cardholders. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Kimberly A.
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Illinois cannabis oversight bills move forward
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 9, 2023
Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,
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Press Release: Launch of the Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance – PAREA
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 14, 2022
Ketamine is already registered for the treatment of depression and in 2023, the FDA might approve an MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. The partnership will be officially launched at the virtual event: Preparing Europe for Novel Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies taking place on 23rd June, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST.
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IDOA releases cannabis transporter legislative update
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 5, 2024
Governor JB Pritzker signed into law SB1559, also known as the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, on Dec. According to the update, SB1559 “imposes a moratorium on the issuance of an application for transporter licenses by the Department of Agriculture from January 1, 2023 until January 1, 2027.
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Aurora Cannabis Club offers more than camaraderie
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 10, 2023
“The Aurora Cannabis Club has been actively doing our monthly meet-ups since 2021; we also hold workshops/classes and during the warmer months you can find us at outdoor events with Homegrown Supplies in St Charles. We have a lot of things we’re currently planning for the 2023 year,” Ryan said. “In
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Growers in the Emerald Triangle are Facing a Potential Extinction Event |
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
“This is an extinction event,” Johnny Casali, owner of Huckleberry Hill Farms , a cannabis farm in southern Humboldt County, said over the phone. DeLapp says this is not only a likely “extinction event” for small legacy farmers but that it’s one of several. We were supposed to have this runway to 2023 before the market was overfilled.
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Medical Cannabis Advisory Board sets agenda for second meeting
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 7, 2024
To join the meeting, click here or join by phone at +1-312-535-8110 with Access Code number 2633 070 6422 and Password UXjumiAt553. 7, 2023) started with introductions from a multitude of members with diverse cannabis-related backgrounds, including nurses, doctors, medical patients, teachers, and more. Monday, March 11.
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CROO sends out diversity survey for industry employees
Illinois News Joint
MAY 15, 2023
If you work in the Illinois cannabis industry, then you probably received a request from the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) to complete the 2023 industry employee survey. This survey supports CROO efforts to reduce or eliminate barriers to entry, including access to capital. Previous survey results can be found here.
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Cannabis Social Equity Loan application now open
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
This round of funding is open to dispensaries that received licenses prior to the July 2023 dispensary license lottery.” Thanks to my administration’s Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, a new wave of entrepreneurs impacted by the failed war on drugs will be able to access forgivable, low interest loans to start their business.”
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Illinois extends cannabis curbside pickup
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 3, 2023
According to the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR), “Beginning January 1, 2023, the variance that permits medical cannabis dispensaries to store and dispense all cannabis from the restricted area will expire.” To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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Social Equity Criteria Lottery winners announced
Illinois News Joint
JULY 13, 2023
Winners have 45 days, beginning Friday, July 14, 2023 through Monday, August 28, 2023 to submit proof of their conditional license eligibility. From Cairo to Winthrop Harbor, a more accessible lottery means more accessible opportunities to benefit the entire State of Illinois. IDFPR Secretary.
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My experience at the Illinois Cannabis Conference
Illinois News Joint
JUNE 6, 2023
The 2023 Illinois Cannabis Conference provided a clear sign that Illinois is poised for growth. The new location also provided for cheaper travel and lodging costs and better access for businesses and attendees to find their way around.
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What Makes CannMed Unique and Why You Don’t Want to Miss It
Medicinal Genomics
JANUARY 10, 2024
Since then, CannMed has transformed into an industry event that attracts the brightest minds in cannabis science, medicine, cultivation, and safety testing. In 2023, CannMed transformed into an Innovation and Investment Summit held at the J.W. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Marco Island, FL.
‘Technical error’ closes Social Equity Criteria Lottery portal
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 31, 2023
IDFPR became aware of the incorrect application information on the evening of January 30, 2023. We have worked to streamline this new process to create an accessible and straight-forward application for this new round of dispensary licensing and will continue our best efforts to accomplish this goal.
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IDFPR receives nearly 2.7K dispensary lottery applications
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 27, 2023
Our simplified online application process increased the accessibility for individuals of all backgrounds and from all over Illinois to have the opportunity to write the next chapter of the most equitable cannabis industry in the country,” said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. “As To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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SB1559 passes Illinois House and Senate
Illinois News Joint
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Today, Senate Bill 1559 , the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, passed the Illinois House unanimously and then passed a vote on the Senate floor shortly after. d) From January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2027, the Department shall not make the application available for transporting organization licenses. (e)
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Modern Compassionate Care offers more than medical cards
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Every year, we at Illinois News Joint purposely try to expand on several aspects of our coverage, and in 2023, we have decided to direct more attention toward advocating for the needs, rights, and betterment of medical cannabis cardholders in Illinois. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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A Friend Indeed expands Veterans program
Illinois News Joint
MAY 4, 2023
Now, in the program’s second year, we finally believe we have a complete foundation of resources set in place to help even more Veterans in 2023 and beyond. For learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, click here. I collaborated with partners, built recourses, and officially launched the program in April 2022.
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In One Day, California Governor Signs Into Law Ten Cannabis Bills, Including Authorization for Interstate Commerce
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
SB 1186– Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act. The bill’s author, Senator Scott Weiner, states this bill is a victory for seniors living with chronic illness, and will both improve patient access and help fill voids throughout the state where no cannabis license types have been authorized.
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CJIA announces $30M grant opportunity for R3 Program
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 1, 2024
Pritzker’s fiscal year 2023 budget included a $75 million R3 appropriation from the General Revenue Fund to ICJIA for R3 grants and administrative costs. “R3 To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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The Nation’s First Psilocybin Facilitator Licenses Have Been Approved
Veriheal
MAY 23, 2023
Heightened expectations have trailed this approval, as many—particularly investors—heartily look forward to the big day when people can access this potentially therapeutic drug. Disappointingly, there are still no licensed recreational service centers for customers to access controlled psilocybin.
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New Research Shows How Medicinal Cannabis Eases Cancer Pain and Reduces Opioid Dependence
Veriheal
MAY 30, 2023
A new 2023 study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that cannabis could be the answer millions of cancer patients have been looking for. Additionally, severe side effects, including cardiovascular events and pneumonia, were considered improbable consequences of medicinal cannabis usage.
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Mets Owner Steve Cohen Donates $5 Million in Support of Psychedelics Research
Veriheal
AUGUST 21, 2023
On June 22, 2023, Mets owner Steve Cohen and his wife made headlines with his remarkable donation of $5 million donated to the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The $5 million donation will assist the fund, providing financial assistance to individuals needing access to MDMA therapy.
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Exclusive Worldwide License Agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation for Key Pharmaceutical Assets
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Access to Canopy Growth’s cannabinoid library including 335 derivatives and 14 patent families. Phase 1 clinical trials are scheduled for Q3 2022 with Phase 2 trials expected in Q2 2023. As Canopy Growth remains focused on commercialisation, this agreement will grant OCT access to the Canopy Library to advance this research.
FDA and FTC Target Delta-8 Products
Canna Law Blog
JULY 14, 2023
On July 5, 2023, the FDA and FTC jointly announced six cease and desist letters to alleged delta-8 product makers. You can access the letters here. Unlike prior rounds of warning letters, these letters have a new focus: harm to children. Ingesting edible cannabis products can result in serious health consequences in children.3
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Luxembourg: “Recreational Cannabis Project”. — what you can and can’t do
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 8, 2021
It emerges from the 2018-2023 coalition agreement that legislation on recreational cannabis will be drafted ( 2018-2023 Coalition Agreement ) . Provision should be made for the plants to be in any event not visible to anyone passing by on the public highway. Source: [link]. community gardens).
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Canntab Receives Medical Sales Licence from Health Canada
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Each option is exercisable at a price of $0.80 per share for a period of two years, expiring November 9, 2023. Canntab has granted, in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan, an aggregate of 120,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company to two (2) consultants of the Company. Each consultant received 60,000 options.
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How to (Prepare to) Open a Psilocybin Business in Oregon Under Measure 109
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 16, 2021
In November 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 109, which creates a state-sanctioned program enabling adults over the age of 21 to access lab-tested psilocybin in a controlled setting, under the supervision of a licensed facilitator. So what will the legal Oregon psilocybin industry look like? Learning Measure 109.
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SLANG Worldwide Creates Third Core Market with Signing of Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire High Fidelity, Vermont’s Largest Vertically Integrated Operation
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2021
Merger includes retail, distribution and cultivation capabilities in the limited license market where adult-use sales are expected to reach up to US$230 million in 2023[1]. Retail sales in Vermont for adult-use cannabis products are expected to begin in the fall of 2022, with sales expected to reach up to US$230 million in 2023.
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Organigram Acquires Quebec-Based Laurentian Organic Inc. in Accretive Transaction
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 21, 2021
(“Laurentian”), in a cash and share transaction for aggregate consideration of $36 million, plus earnout consideration (the “Earnout Consideration”) payable, if applicable, based on Laurentian surpassing certain EBITDA thresholds in calendar 2022 and 2023. million expected to be included as an adjustment in 2022 and $3.5 million in 2022.
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Red White & Bloom Closes US$44.5 Million in Financing and Retires US$7.7 Million in Debt
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 7, 2021
As evidenced by today’s announcement, we continue to demonstrate our ability to access the needed expansion and working capital, in the least dilutive possible manner to our shareholders, to execute on our strategy. per RWB Share until May 12, 2023. of new cash and the retirement of US$7.7M
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4Front Ventures Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2021
The facility is expected to be operational in Q1 2023. The Company plans to use the facility to produce the Company’s more than 20 in-house brands and 2,000 products, which will be offered to Illinois customers at an accessible price point at its Mission Dispensaries and partner dispensaries across Illinois. ET on Tuesday, August 17.
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