Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Despite these continuing prohibitions, there are legislative trends toward legalization. If passed, the Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023 would change the federal landscape. Stay tuned for updates on Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023 and all thing Australian cannabis. It would legalize cannabis for adult recreational use in Australia.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

The 2023 Oregon legislative session kicked off yesterday. Get ready for another pitched battle on local cannabis taxes here in 2023. After that, the bill provides that OLCC has to submit a report including any legislative recommendations by September 15, 2024. SB 66 was filed pre-session and it’s going to get some play.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2023

The 2023 Oregon legislative session kicked off yesterday. It’s a regular session this year, meaning we’re in for a longer stretch– a 160 day calendar, versus the 35 day affair we see in even-numbered years.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2023

Marijuana Moment reports Lawmakers Are Already Pursuing Psychedelics Legislation In Nearly A Dozen States For 2023 Lawmakers in nearly a dozen states are already pursuing psychedelics reform legislation for the 2023 session, with proposals ranging from legalizing psilocybin for therapeutic use to decriminalizing natural plants and fungi across the (..)

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2023

Legislative & OLCC Update: Legislature: April 4th was the first major legislative deadline for bills and we are very happy to report that all of our primary bills have survived.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today released a legislative update about the passage of Senate Bill 1559 and the new cannabis transporting laws. Governor JB Pritzker signed into law SB1559, also known as the Access to Affordable Insulin Act, on Dec.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

During the 2023 spring legislative session, Illinois politicians and stakeholders wrangled over a cannabis omnibus that eventually failed because of the late inclusion and hard-line stance to ban delta-8 products. The fall veto session includes six days, Oct. 24-26 and Nov.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sales fell (again) along with licensee numbers (for the first time) According to OLCC data , retail sales between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2023 clocked in at $874 million. For the most recent three months of 2023, we’ve hovered at a respectable $745/lb. By my math, the state is on pace for roughly $953 million this year.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Does the same hold true for cannabis banking legislation? This legislation will improve public safety, protect small businesses, and finally achieve action on cannabis reform. This legislation will improve public safety, protect small businesses, and finally achieve action on cannabis reform.

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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. Recent Developments in Cannabis Legislation Automatic Expungement of Convictions In recent years, there has been a growing movement across the United States to reform cannabis laws.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In a significant decision for cannabis advocates and the cannabis industry, on September 1, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an opinion directing the placement of a cannabis-related charter amendment on the November 7, 2023, ballot for the residents of the City of Keego Harbor, Michigan, to consider on Election Day.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

FDA Statement, January 26, 2023 So where does that leave the industry? Could Congress pass the sort of legislation the FDA is asking for? Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced legislation recently on many topics. The agency is prepared to work with Congress on this matter. In the same limbo it’s been in for years. Well, maybe.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2023

Marijuana Moment & Montana Free Press have put some real effort into understanding the slew of bills flying around at the moment They write By Max Savage Levenson, Montana Free Press In the waning days of the 2023 Legislature, lawmakers passed a handful of bills that—if signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte (R)—will have […]

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

The New York City Council (the City Council) is taking matters into its own hands , passing legislation that will hold landlord’s liable for renting space to unlicensed cannabis dispensaries. Last week, on June 22, the City Council unanimously passed the legislation (47 to 0), with one abstention.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2023

Senate reintroduced legislation that would allow regulated financial institutions to work with state-licensed cannabis companies. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 would disallow federal banking authorities from prohibiting, penalizing, or discouraging banks from providing financial services […]

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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. But what about federal legislation ?? And there you have it: 2023 all wrapped up with a pretty bow. million in revenue in one weekend is a tidy sum.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 5, 2023

As foreshadowed by our recent post , on May 3, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed cannabis legislation that significantly increases the civil and tax penalties for unlicensed and illicit cannabis sales. The legislation was passed in conjunction with New York budget for the 2024 fiscal year.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2022

The House Committee on Appropriations voted today to approve an amendment that would prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with legal adult-use marijuana programs as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations legislation for Fiscal Year 2023.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Steve Sisolak (D) of Nevada signed legislation into law this week to allow individuals to get their records vacated for offenses that are no longer a crime in the state. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These requirements cover heavy metals and microbiological contaminants, and they take effect on March 1, 2023. An example of this is that starting March 1, 2023, water activity and moisture content testing will not be required on marijuana or usable marijuana if it will be made into a concentrate or extract. And that is not this.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 2, 2023

Marijuana Moment reports As New York begins legal recreational marijuana sales this week, state lawmakers have pre-filed a bill for 2023 to legalize certain psychedelics like psilocybin and ibogaine for adults 21 and older.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. California. CA resident? CT resident?

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Sure, this is further than the legislation has gotten before, but there’s still a LONG way to go on this. MORE & HOPE Banking isn’t the only cannabis-related legislation working its way through the halls of Congress. MORE & HOPE Banking isn’t the only cannabis-related legislation working its way through the halls of Congress.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2023

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) May 22, 2023 Marijuana Moment reports “I think the legislature did a smart thing here,” he said, referring to the staged implementation with simple legalization coming into […]

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 5, 2023

The legislative session ends on May 22, so we’ll know one way or the other very soon. 2023 Lost & Found trends: We(e)’d like you to remember your items: From bags of weed to pre-rolls and pens – medicinal and recreational – we’ve seen a “high” increase in forgotten ganja goods. MARYLAND Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2023

The previous version, SB 5660, was introduced during Washington’s 2022 legislative session. Like its predecessor, the 2023 version regulates supported […]. You can read the full bill at WashingtonPsilocybin.org. This article provides a detailed preview of the updated bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. Cannabinoid Subcommittee.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2023

Karma Koala Podcast 110 May 8 2023 This week we speak to Michael Weiner Partner @ Dorsey & Whitney Denver (CO) about recent legislation brought in by the CO legislature to provide state loans to equity cannabis businesses in the state. The pot is small to start with, only $1 million to share out in […]

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 7, 2023

pic.twitter.com/mwkNjIBRA7 — Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) March 31, 2023 MARYLAND The Maryland Senate passed a bill to regulate cannabis sales in the state last week. Today, I signed these two bills into law. Team Kentucky delivers and we get results. Congrats, Kentucky. VETERANS EQUAL ACCESS BILL Rep.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 28, 2023

In Minnesota, the legislative marathon continues, as the State House passed a legalization bill. And I understand there are those who share my views who will be disappointed in my decision not to veto this legislation. And finally, we have a report on the effect of cannabis on earthworms. It’s time to move on.

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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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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 31, 2023

If this sounds familiar, it’s because they passed legislation on this topic before , only to have it vetoed by Governor John Carney (D). Although the Senate passed an adult-use legalization bill by a large margin, House leadership did not schedule the measure for a hearing in time to meet a legislative deadline. Stay tuned!

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Keep in mind, this is only a draft, and will doubtless change more than once before legislators see it. Since franchising is regulated by federal law, there is some concern that the model may draw the attention of the federal government. AND FINALLY Fun fact: Snoop Dogg’s birthday is October 20, exactly halfway to 4/20.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Scott Wiener (D) had made clear that he would be working the legislation and introducing it again for 2023. Marijuana Moment reports Sen. He did that on Friday, filing a revised psychedelics reform bill that his office officially announced on Monday.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 2, 2023

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. So where does that leave the state’s Legal Marijuana Now Party? Looking for a mission broader than legalization for starters.

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Cannabiz MD

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

2022 was a dynamic year for cannabis industry policy with significant action on both the federal and state levels. Three leading U.S.

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