Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2025

The Oregon District Court issued a ruling today whereby it PERMANENTLY ENJOINS AND RESTRAINS the OLCC and other State actors from enforcing Measure 119 against Bubbles Hash and Ascend Dispensary, the plaintiffs that sued over BM 119s constitutionality. You can view Judge Simons Opinion and Order here , and the Judgment here.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NY Legislative Gazette. The legislation creates a new “Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator” license, establishing a pathway for existing New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 growing season for the forthcoming adult-use cannabis market. Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced. In January 2023, Rep.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 2, 2023

Sales won’t begin immediately; dispensaries will likely open in late 2024 or early 2025. NEW HAMPSHIRE Last week, we reported that the New Hampshire House (fun fact: it’s the second-largest legislative body in the country, after the federal House of Representatives) was looking at a new retail model.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 21, 2023

Citing a lack of support among Republican members, the Speaker of the House said the measure was unlikely to pass in this legislative session. The tribe legalized medical marijuana in 2021, and construction of a dispensary is underway, albeit slowly. Well, that was all that happened.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

The extension comes on the heels of the spring legislative session and the failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

AG’s Office Cites Theory Wellness for Wage Law Violations Affecting 282 Employees; Dispensary Has Locations in Chicopee, Bridgewater, and Great Barrington. times their regular rate and in 2023, the premium pay requirement will be eliminated, pursuant to legislation passed in 2018. In 2022, that rate will go down to 1.1

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Medical cannabis dispensaries and their patients are affected.” 25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. 31, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. The first variant was issued on Jan.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. Only a small number of dispensaries are licensed to provide medical cannabis in Texas. However, it is crucial to understand that these dispensaries only offer products with low levels of THC (0.5%

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The legislation allows adults 21+ to purchase and hold about 2.5 The tax money will fund addiction treatment programs, social equity, job programs, municipalities with dispensaries, and other administrative expenses. Republican legislators voiced their intention to not vote the bill into law.

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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. This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state.

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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. This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Once strictly prohibited nationwide, cannabis legislation has evolved remarkably across the U.S. In a telling display of surging support , petitioners recently gathered over 127,772 signatures calling for a November 2023 referendum to fully legalize cannabis sales to adults 21 and over. in recent years.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2024

Every day, hundreds and thousands of people walk into cannabis dispensaries in legal states to purchase cannabis. Cannabis dispensaries and other cannabis-related businesses pay more taxes. However, many believe that the legislation has good momentum. These purchases have contributed to a large growth in the cannabis economy.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 26, 2023

MINNESOTA Adult-use legalization is closer to the finish line, as the North Star State’s legislative session winds down. pic.twitter.com/Oqs8AAm1l1 — Jess Hanson (@JessHansonMN) May 22, 2023 NEW HAMPSHIRE There’s a lot of cannabis-related action going on in the New Hampshire legislature right now. And finally, weed wine is now a thing.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2024

In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis with the passing of HB 1 and HB 2. Possession of up to an ounce was decriminalized, and plans are underway to open dispensaries statewide.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Republican legislators sued and succeeded in delaying the vote until 2023 — hoping to use that time to kill the initiative. Unfortunately, Ohio dispensaries won’t be selling any time soon. The state has nine months to start issuing the first round of licenses to growers, processors, and dispensaries.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

VIRGINIA Virginia was the first Southern state to legalize adult-use marijuana, passing the legislation in 2021. A House committee recently defeated a bill that would have allowed sales through existing medical marijuana dispensaries to begin in 2024, and hopes for progress have dimmed. Since then, the groundbreaking has stopped.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards. State-Owned Labs Dispensaries in Maryland will no longer be allowed to use third-party labs for testing.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We thought the market would expand “quite a bit” in 2023 – well, the “a bit” part was right. And not to ruin the ending, but no retail market will open in 2023. Transportation of the product to the the dispensary is an issue, as they have to travel over state-owned roads. But what about federal legislation ??

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Veriheal

MAY 27, 2022

Kansas residents will have to wait until at least 2023 to get their hands on some medical cannabis. Kansas legislators are now expected to work through the summer to create a more “complete” medical cannabis bill. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Kansas Medical Cannabis Bill Delayed…Again.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of healthcare in Texas has been undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of medical marijuana dispensaries. Let’s take a look at the current state of medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas, examining the legal framework, patient access, and the potential impact on the healthcare landscape.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

Flexibility is the name of the game for cannabis operators looking to cash in on this rapidly growing market, according to Layke Martin, executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association (NDA). “I RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2021

In contrast, New Jersey still hasn’t passed legislation allowing sales. Starting with existing medical marijuana dispensaries that have already been through a vetting process made the system more efficient than the years’ long process we’ve seen in other states. Virginia is making progress on its legalization bill.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

vi] The 2023 Texas Legislature is advancing legislation that would amend the definition of “low-THC” cannabis to a level more consistent with other states and further expand the scope of conditions that medicinal cannabis treatment may be prescribed. [vii] 2 – 3 (2023). Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] vi] [link] [vii] Tex.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 4, 2023

This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is an important first step for the federal government toward commonsense cannabis reform. link] — Dave Joyce (@RepDaveJoyce) August 1, 2023 SOUTH DAKOTA If this were happening in any other state, one might be forgiven for taking a “the guy’s just a crackpot” view of this story.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Without new emergency legislation or more permanent action, the program expansion will expire on Feb. Lawmakers’ goal behind both pieces of emergency legislation has been to encourage participation in D.C.’s ’s licensed dispensaries: Alaska. The act expands existing D.C. These changes to D.C.’s

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 29, 2020

With the election of 2020 fast approaching, it’s essential for Arizona residents to not only know the candidates running for office, but also the legislative measures on the ballot for which they may vote. The new law allows for up to about 145 licenses to operate recreational dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2022

On March 10, New York State’s cannabis regulators filed proposed regulations for conditional adult-use retail dispensary regulations. Kathy Hochul has proposed a $200 million budget that, if approved by the Legislature next month, would be used to help find, secure and renovate storefronts for the dispensaries. 15 March 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2023

Illinois tax policy has undergone a major change for the cannabis industry this legislative session. Cannabis establishments, cultivation centers, and medical cannabis dispensaries can now deduct business expenses on their state taxes currently disallowed on federal taxes under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 26, 2024

The legislation would not set up a retail market, but would decriminalize cannabis, allow home cultivation and possession, and allow for the establishment of “cultivation clubs,” which would start in July. Last month , we noted that medical cannabis dispensary licenses had been paused due to litigation. So, no licenses for anyone!

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

But it is a medical program in name only, because as of June 2022 there were no licensed dispensaries in Georgia. Despite having 20,000 registered patients in March of 2022, there are no licensed producers or distributors of cannabis products and sales are unlikely to start before mid-2023 at the earliest.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Although it’s a small state, they’ve garnered an impressive $5 billion in revenue since legalizing recreational cannabis sales in 2016 and opening dispensaries in 2018. With more than 300 dispensaries now operating throughout the state, there’s serious potential for the market to continue growing.

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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 group must gather 89,101 signatures by June 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By a margin of 7 to 1, members voted to recommend allowing state-licensed sales to begin on January 1, 2023 — one-year ahead of schedule. Pedini cautioned, however, that “this legislation will face an uphill battle in the now divided General Assembly.”. The legislation was signed into law in April by outgoing Democratic Gov.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Joey Owle, the tribe’s secretary of agriculture and natural resources, expressed the significance of this decision : “For us, as the EBCI, as a sovereign nation, we are going to move forward with the results of tonight [September 8, 2023] with an adult-use program, and really the way that I see it is that we are putting an issue to bed.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Health regulates licensing and has issued 25 grower/processor licenses and fifty dispensary licenses to date. Dispensaries were declared essential businesses and patients were given access to telemedicine consultations to obtain medical marijuana user cards.

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