State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023
NORML
MAY 10, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/10/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include: FL, ME, MD, MO, MV, NH, OH, PA, VT, and WA.
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NORML
MAY 10, 2023
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NORML
MARCH 22, 2023
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NORML
DECEMBER 28, 2022
We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement. The post Looking Ahead to 2023: NORML’s State-Level Legislative Goals and Expectations appeared first on NORML.
NORML
MAY 17, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/17/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include CA, LA, MD, MN, NH, & VT.
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.
NORML
MAY 24, 2023
The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023 appeared first on NORML. Highlights include LA, ME, MD, MN, MT, NV, NH, NY, OH, PA, and RI.
Cannabis Life Network
JANUARY 3, 2023
Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, New York looks posed to legalize psychedelics in 2023. The legislation, which three Assembly Members will introduce, will legalize psilocybin, DMT, LSD, and ibogaine for adults over 21 years old. Didn’t New York Just Legalize Cannabis? […].
Project CBD
APRIL 11, 2023
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. In effect, the judge opined that it is legal to write about cannabis only if one criticizes it. Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc., Sponsored by CannaCraft, Inc.,
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 9, 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its December 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. for the third-highest monthly total in 2023, behind March’s $29,018,805.60 Total 2023 medical cannabis sales reached $324,792,664.73, which was the lowest yearly total since adult-use legalization.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The CDU/CSU has pledged to repeal Germanys quasi-legalization law passed in 2024. Convincing these former traffic-light coalition members to reverse their stance on legalization seems unlikely. Existing laws allowing personal possession, cultivation, and medical expansion would likely remain intact.
Veriheal
OCTOBER 20, 2023
With cannabis legalization progressing across the globe, we are starting to see more stats about the multibillion-dollar industry that it encapsulates. 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.
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. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill.
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?
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 30, 2023
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. MARYLAND Last of the capital area jurisdictions to legalize; first to have a retail market. Sales of cannabis for adult use will officially begin in Maryland on July 1, 2023.
NORML
JULY 6, 2023
Seven years after California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016, successfully legalizing marijuana possession, cultivation, and sales, the courts are finally nearly finished relieving all qualifying cannabis cases. The post California Addresses 90% of Cannabis Cases in Expungement Efforts appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Last night, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 officially legalizing recreational cannabis. This makes Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational use. of Ohioans wanted legalization. Legalization was initially scheduled for the state’s 2022 ballot. The law allows Ohioans aged 21+ to possess up to 2.5
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The panel tasked with overseeing the implementation of Alabama’s new medical cannabis law will reportedly urge lawmakers to tweak the measure in order to begin the plant cultivation process sooner. Alabama lawmakers passed the bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state in May. This measure is an important first step for Alabamans.
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. in January 2020, the first month of legalization, to $10.03 in July 2023. On June 25, 2019, Gov.
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today hosted the 2023 Tax Practitioners’ Meeting and PowerPoint presentation. 1, 2023, Cannabis industry businesses will be able to deduct business expenses that otherwise cannot be deducted federally pursuant to Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code.
Illinois News Joint
AUGUST 10, 2023
In Part 1 of this series, we compared and contrasted registered medical cannabis patient’s price per gram for dry flower before and after adult-use legalization, as well as adult-use and medical prices. in March 2016 and, before adult-use legalization, topped out at $83.14 April 2018. Price per gram jumped to $75.12 in March 2020.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 22, 2023
This comes after the Rastafari Rights Recognition Bill, 2023 was passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday. The bill allows Rastafarians to cultivate, harvest, possess and smoke cannabis as part of their personal, religious and educational practices. Rastafarians will also […]
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
The coalition that couldn’t hold After the 2023 election, the anti-cannabis Move Forward Party won the most votes but couldn’t form a government. Legal limbo hurts everyone Cannabis currently exists in a regulatory vacuum that serves no one well (prohibitionists and proponents alike).
Illinois News Joint
JULY 5, 2024
May totals dropped to $23,105,926.95, the lowest monthly sales total since before Illinois legalized recreational cannabis (January 2020). Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $$188,831,154.06, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,633,472,736.20. March: $25,917,010.11
Connor & Connor PLLC
MAY 12, 2025
With the rapid expansion of the cannabis industry, entrepreneurs face a range of legal and regulatory hurdles that can make the process daunting. One of the most significant legal hurdles in the cannabis industry is dealing with land use and zoning regulations. Starting a cannabis business can be both exciting and challenging.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
The Illinois cannabis industry continues into its fifth year of legalization, and the business markets is not slowing down. Ieso holds one of only 20 full-scale cultivation licenses in the state. Earlier this month, nuEra Cannabis announced the company had become vertically integrated with its new acquisition.
Illinois News Joint
AUGUST 12, 2024
were the second-lowest monthly sales total since Illinois legalized recreational cannabis (January 2020). Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $$219,974,409.95, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,697,827,191.27. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42
Illinois News Joint
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Monthly totals have hovered around $23 million for the past three months, which has been the top three lowest-monthly totals since Illinois legalized recreational cannabis (January 2020). Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73 Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42
Illinois News Joint
JULY 6, 2023
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its June 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. For the last three months, monthly sales totals performed weaker than the three years since Illinois legalized recreational use. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $27-$28 million. February: $26,652,042.97
Illinois News Joint
JUNE 2, 2023
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its May 2023 medical cannabis sales totals. For the last two months, sales totals dipped lower than all three years since Illinois legalized recreational use. For 2023, monthly totals continue to hover around $28 million. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42
Veriheal
MAY 27, 2022
A Kansas medical cannabis bill fell short, a new study broke down TikTok cannabis content by the numbers, and Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis. Kansas residents will have to wait until at least 2023 to get their hands on some medical cannabis. Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Cannabis. Let us know in the comments!
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
JULY 29, 2020
The AZ Cannabis 2020 movement is centered on the new marijuana legalization ballot up for votes this year. Key Facts About the New 2020 Arizona Marijuana Legalization Ballot. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act has gathered enough signatures to qualify for inclusion on this year’s voting ballot.
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. In the state’s recent special session, the Senate approved a full legalization bill by a vote of 19-12. Sales could begin in May 2022. Governor Stands Firm.
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. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 29, 2023
'[link] via @cannaindustrie — VOC Nederland (@vocnederland) June 28, 2023 Luxembourg’s Parliament has approved a bill to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation […]
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. Thus, Weiner pulled it out from consideration until 2023. The legislation was sponsored by Sen.
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
2, 2023—should Newsom be recalled. In California, the shape of the adult-use industry has been marred with high taxes, licensing hurdles and burdensome regulations making it difficult for legal operators to compete with the illicit market. Jerry Brown, who wasn’t on the front-line supporting legalization leading up to the initiative.
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.
The Cannigma
MARCH 31, 2023
The legal status of cannabis in Panama As of March 2023, cannabis is illegal for both recreational and medicinal purposes in Panama. The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are all illegal and punishable by law. Medical cannabis in Panama Medical cannabis is not legal in Panama.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 29, 2024
Each monthly total marked the lowest January and February totals since legalization in Illinois. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $66,850,312.73, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,373,608,900.01. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42
Illinois News Joint
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In fact, only one cannabis-related bill, House Bill 1443 (HB1443), has been passed since recreational legalization in January 2020. In January 2023, Rep. HB1189 never advanced beyond the Rules Committee, but the excess funds were allocated elsewhere by law as part of the final State budget ( HB3817 ) in 2023.
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The bill would not establish legal sales or cultivation, either by individuals or commercial enterprises. Early 2023 now seems to be the earliest stores could open. Connecticut delays its dispensary openings.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 23, 2022
The SB County Board of Supervisors took final action to amend the county ordinance to require all cannabis cultivation facilities to apply for and obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), effective January 31, 2023.
Veriheal
MARCH 20, 2023
Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Legal Colorado and Oregon are the only states allowing legal therapeutic psilocybin use today. Decriminalized Decriminalization does not mean psilocybin is legal. Connecticut Gov.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 22, 2021
Governor Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation today, Senate Bill 1201 , legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and sale. Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, adults ages 21 and older may legally possess up to 1.5
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