State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023
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FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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2023 Illinois Cannabis Convention set for June
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The 2023 Illinois Cannabis Convention has a new location. NECANN organizes conventions around the establishment and growth of cannabis markets and associated opportunities in carefully selected communities that have the potential to usher in the normalization of consumption and may roll out supportive policy frameworks.
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2023 Cannabis Global Price Index: Where to Find the Cheapest and Most Expensive Cannabis
Veriheal
OCTOBER 20, 2023
While most studies focus on specific product niches and their projected growth, the 2023 Cannabis Global Price Index (23′ CGPI) offered a unique look at the cost of cannabis globally. According to the CFAH “Cannabis consumption figures were collected from the World Health Organization.” Where Is the Most Cannabis Consumed?
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How a Lawyer Can Aid Cannabis Entrepreneurs in Starting and Growing their Business
Connor & Connor PLLC
MAY 12, 2025
Whether you’re cultivating, processing, testing, distributing, or retailing cannabis, obtaining the correct business license is a must. Cannabis Consumption Area License: For businesses offering spaces for legal consumption of cannabis. Starting a cannabis business isnt easy. References: Wathne, O. Fairlie, M.
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Weekly Cannabis Roundup October 1
Veriheal
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The Webber Wellness Conservatory will include marijuana operations and training facilities, along with a cultivation facility, dispensary, and consumption lounge. Green Thumb Industries’ Cannabis Campus To Open by 2023. “We understand what happened with the war on drugs.
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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. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?
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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. Brown was also in office during the implementation period of California’s Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which initiated the state’s collection of a 15% excise tax, a sales tax and a cultivation tax when adult-use sales launched in January 2018. As of Sept. wanted him gone.
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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill
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. A provisional license would offer a cultivator the same benefits as a cultivator’s license for the time being. View original article.
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Is weed legal in Alabama?
The Cannigma
JULY 12, 2022
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. Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Possible penalties for cannabis.
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Arkansas Has Newly Proposed 2022 Ballot Initiatives for Cannabis Reform
Veriheal
DECEMBER 14, 2021
.” In the event that the campaign is featured on the 2022 ballot and successfully voted on, state residents would be able to legally use and buy recreational cannabis in Arkansas by February 2023.
The Week in Weed: April 21, 2023
The Blunt Truth
APRIL 21, 2023
This week, we start overseas, in Germany, where the government unveiled a new plan to allow some marijuana consumption. The scaled down version would allow the creation of cannabis clubs, non-profits that would be permitted to cultivate and distribute marijuana to its members. Interstate commerce is a hot issue in the Western states.
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Medical Cannabis Production and Cultivation Now Allowed in France
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2022
France has officially permitted medical cannabis production and cultivation. The decree has been made public in an effort “to allow the creation of a sector ranging from cultivation to medicine based on cannabis for medical use in France.”. France’s Medical Cannabis Decree to be Overseen by ANSM. According to Statista, 1.5
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/5/19
NORML
APRIL 5, 2019
Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. California. CA resident? CO resident? Connecticut. NV resident?
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Medicinal Cannabis Use Approved in French Polynesia
Veriheal
JANUARY 12, 2023
The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. Based on the new law, which 33 government members voted on, hemp and cannabis cultivation will fall within the framework of regulations under the International Narcotics Drugs convention.
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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. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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Minnesota Legalizes Marijuana For Recreational Use
Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)
JUNE 7, 2023
On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. Here’s a breakdown: Cannabis cultivators: The license holder may grow enough cannabis plants to fill up to 30,000 square feet. Microbusinesses can also offer live or recorded entertainment.
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Cannabis legal update – Germany
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 23, 2023
Last week (12 April 2023) saw the German government put forward its formal proposals to legalise the cultivation, possession, and consumption of cannabis for recreational […]
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Santa Ana residents will be able to consume marijuana at lounges and events as of Jan. 1
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved an ordinance in October to amend the municipal code as well as tax rates related to cannabis retail, cultivation, manufacturing and distribution. Voters approved these new measures, which will lower tax rates and allow marijuana consumption at […].
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Press Release – University of Sydney: Free cannabis testing for ACT home-growers – University to study cannabis use and cultivation in the ACT
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
University to study cannabis use and cultivation in the ACT. The goal is to investigate cannabis consumption, behaviours and attitudes among users. The researchers will also test for harmful contaminants that can be introduced during the cultivation process, including fungi-produced toxins, heavy metals, and pesticides.
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Kansas’ Medical Cannabis Woes, TikTok’s Cannabis Content, & Rhode Island’s Recreational Legalization
Veriheal
MAY 27, 2022
Kansas residents will have to wait until at least 2023 to get their hands on some medical cannabis. Do you think Kansas’ Senate and House will be able to compromise enough to get medical cannabis back on the table by 2023? Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Kansas Medical Cannabis Bill Delayed…Again.
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Virginia Governor Calls for Amendments to Restriction Bill That Protects Patient Access to CBD Products
Veriheal
APRIL 26, 2023
Topical hemp products can only legally be sold if they feature a label confirming that they are “not intended for human consumption,” with businesses being forced to pay a daily $500 fine for violations. Only if products are manufactured before July 1, 2023, will the fine be exempted.
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Connecticut Joining Its Neighbors To Fully Legalize Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 18, 2021
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. Adults will be allowed to securely cultivate cannabis at home starting July 1, 2023. Advocacy Groups Celebrate. MPP noted that S.B.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/31/19
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. Update : SB 2023 was approved by the House Judiciary Criminal Committee on 5/29/19. IL resident?
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It’s Official – Connecticut Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 22, 2021
Beginning in October of this year, state-registered medical cannabis patients will be permitted to home-cultivate up to three mature and three immature marijuana plants. Marijuana flowers available at retail facilities will be capped at 30 percent THC, while concentrated products (except vape cartridges) will be capped at 60 percent THC.
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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 ) . On the one hand, it is proposed that adults should be able to legally cultivate for personal consumption up to four cannabis plants per household from seeds. Source: [link].
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Understanding Maryland's New Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 12, 2023
With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. The legislation outlines three separate rounds of licensing, with the first round scheduled for the fall of 2023 and the second round in 2024. Home cultivation products.
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Understanding Maryland's New Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
Peninsula Alternative Health
JUNE 12, 2023
With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. The legislation outlines three separate rounds of licensing, with the first round scheduled for the fall of 2023 and the second round in 2024. Home cultivation products.
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Poll Reveals Potential Reform for Florida Cannabis Market
Veriheal
JANUARY 24, 2024
A late 2023 poll could provide insight into upcoming reform in the Florida cannabis market. In 2023, the state’s Division of Elections revealed that over one million Floridians voted to see the adult use of cannabis added to the ballot for imminent general elections. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Trulieve, made a statement on the matter.
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Green Dragon Closing After 15 Years: What This Says About the Cannabis Industry in Colorado and Florida
Veriheal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
In Florida, 39 dispensaries and a 400,000-square-foot cultivation facility for medical cannabis are also closing. These closures will affect many jobs, including positions like cultivators, processors, and various retail roles. million during the same period in 2023 — the lowest annual marijuana sales numbers in many years.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22
NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. The measure would allow adults 21 and over to possess up to 224 grams of marijuana and cultivate up to 24 mature plants in their home.
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Oneida Indian Nation to Launch Cannabis Operation
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (September 19, 2022) – The Oneida Indian Nation will start construction next month on a full-scale, 50,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and production facility. Retail locations, which will be announced at a later date and located exclusively on Nation lands, are projected to open in late 2023.
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Harborside Announces Planned Commercial-Scale Renewable Energy Microgrid Project at Salinas Production Campus
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Upon its planned completion in the second half of 2022, the cutting-edge microgrid energy system is expected to produce approximately 8,600,000 kWh of electricity each year, which is enough clean renewable energy to offset up to 100% of the Company’s current power consumption at the Production Campus.
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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. Brown was also in office during the implementation period of California’s Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which initiated the state’s collection of a 15% excise tax, a sales tax and a cultivation tax when adult-use sales launched in January 2018.
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How Houseplant Built a Brand for the U.S. Market
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. Brown was also in office during the implementation period of California’s Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which initiated the state’s collection of a 15% excise tax, a sales tax and a cultivation tax when adult-use sales launched in January 2018.
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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 1326 adds Chapter 25 to the Business and Professions Code and allows for interstate cannabis commerce from California to and from other states that recognize the legality of cannabis cultivation, production, distribution and/or possession. on the day after the event has ended. AB 2925 – California Cannabis Tax Fund: Spending Reports.
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Virginia’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program Takes a Hit
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
In preparation, the CCA established a framework for cannabis business licensing, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing, and adult-use retail sales that would be regulated by a newly formed Cannabis Control Authority. Agencies tasked with moving the program forward are currently putting their efforts on hold until after 2023.”
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Empire State Cannabis Update: CCB Makes Progress In Hemp Program & Chair Hints At Adult-Use Timeline
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
As detailed in our previous post , the MRTA required the CCB to “issue rules and regulations governing the home cultivation of cannabis by certified [medical marijuana] patients. ” Under this timeline, New Yorkers can expect to see retail sales in approximately April of 2023. cannabinoid hemp and hemp extract.”
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Here’s what’s legal under New Jersey’s updated marijuana laws
SpeedWeed
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
2020, New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for all adults. It also legalizes the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail cannabis. The state will issue licenses for cannabis cultivation, delivery services, distribution, extraction, retail, and lab testing. So what’s this?
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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. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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Columbia Care Completes Acquisition of Green Leaf Medical; Cements Market Leading Position in Mid-Atlantic
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 11, 2021
Affirms Company’s Position as a Leading Cultivator, Processor, Wholesale Supplier and Retailer in Limited License States of Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Adds Approximately 400,000 Square Feet of Cultivation and Production Capacity as well as Four Operational Dispensaries and Six In-Development Dispensaries in Key Markets.
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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. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
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Tax Foundation Commentary On States Reform Act – “Republican Cannabis Bill Would Tax by Category”
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
For example, if in fiscal year 2023 cannabis flower’s removal price is $50 per pound (454 grams), cannabis businesses would pay $1.50 Cultivators have had an easier time than retailers as more expenses are directly associated with COGS. For four of the categories, the base is weight and for two the base likely would be potency.
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California: Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 12, 2022
After July 1, 2023, all provisional license renewals will require a demonstration of CEQA compliance. cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, etc.). Energy consumption. 1] Certain outdoor cultivators may apply for provisional licenses through June 30, 2022. Agriculture and forest resources. Air quality.
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