Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NY Legislative Gazette. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 would require the Department of Agriculture and Markets to share data and documentation related to the agricultural research pilot program with the Office of Cannabis Management (0CM). Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a. S8084A (ACTIVE) – SUMMARY.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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Therapy Programs Microdosing Medicine 98

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 14, 2023

Further work on the program is likely in future sessions. I think we’re going to make adjustments to this program on this legal framework every session over the next several years. MARYLAND Maryland got one step closer to setting up an adult-use market this week, as the state legislature passed bills that would implement legalization.

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CBD Programs Events Retail 105

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.

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Patients Legislation Dispensary Cannabis 105

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. The spring legislative session also included a failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations.

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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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Banking DEA Legislation Decriminalization 93

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 27, 2023

ALABAMA As we reported last month, Alabama is having some difficulties with its medical cannabis licensing program. Keep in mind, this is only a draft, and will doubtless change more than once before legislators see it. And as police officers are employees, these protections apply to them as well.

State Laws 98

State Laws Law Legislation Programs 98

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.

Legalization 122

Legalization Legislation Programs Recreational 122

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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Legislation Advocacy Programs Access 52

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Illinois lawmakers took their third attempt to amend the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and eliminate the requirements for a physical medical-cannabis examination for those applying for a medical card and registered cardholders in the Medical Cannabis Program. Senator Laura Fine introduced SB3099 on Feb.

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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. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program. However, as of 2023, cannabis is still illegal for recreational and most medicinal purposes in Texas.

Legalization 52

Legalization Dispensary Recreational Legislation 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Additionally, 17 states have passed legislation allowing medical marijuana (MMJ). Starting July 1, 2023, the ballot initiative will legalize personal possession of up to 1.5 This legislation also allows adults to cultivate two cannabis plants for personal use. 1, 2023, possession of marijuana will become a civil offense.

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Recreational Legislation Programs Legalization 98

The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Wyoming does not have a legal medical or adult-use cannabis program. In the 2022 legislative session, there were two cannabis bills introduced: one would decriminalize possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and the other would create a medical cannabis program, however, these are not expected to see movement until 2023 at the earliest.

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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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Legislation Packaging Edibles Concentrates 52

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.

Legislation 52

Legislation Packaging Edibles Concentrates 52

Veriheal

APRIL 7, 2023

Last week, a legislative committee in Connecticut passed a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms. The newly passed legislation aims to reduce these penalties for larger possession amounts and completely eliminate legal consequences for smaller amounts.

Decriminalization 97

Decriminalization Programs Recreational Legislation 97

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2022

While lawmakers had pushed Appropriations Committee leadership to include the cannabis language in the base Fiscal Year 2023 spending legislation for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CSJ) as introduced, that didn’t end up happening, much to their disappointment. territories and tribes that have legalized marijuana.

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Programs State Laws Legislation Cannabis 52

Veriheal

MAY 22, 2023

In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. This survey makes clear that the biggest issue facing the medical program is oversupply,” John Hudak, director of the Office of Cannabis Policy.

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Programs Patients Cannabis Policy 95

The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion.

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Law Decriminalization Programs Patients 118

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.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Legislation Hemp Safety 52

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As a result, many of the provisions that created the structure for Virginia’s adult-use cannabis program, and the framework for regulations to be issued by the [Cannabis Control] Authority, are no longer effective. Agencies tasked with moving the program forward are currently putting their efforts on hold until after 2023.”

Programs 52

Programs Safety Cannabis Legislation 52

Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2024

However, many believe that the legislation has good momentum. FinCEN’s last quarterly update reported that, in the second quarter of 2023, 812 banks and credit unions were involved with cannabis-related businesses. The Senate has not fully revealed the outcome of their sitting for the SAFE Banking Act.

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Banking Dispensary Cannabis Business 114

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

implemented a revolutionary emergency amendment to its medical cannabis program. ’s Medical Cannabis Program. Without new emergency legislation or more permanent action, the program expansion will expire on Feb. ’s medical program to its limits is viewed as a stopgap until federal reform enables D.C.

Patients 98

Patients Programs Access Treatment 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

Physicians and researchers are urging New Mexico legislators to allow the use of psychedelic mushrooms in mental health therapy aimed at overcoming depression, anxiety, psychological trauma and alcoholism. He warned legislators that public interest is spawning illicit, underground experimentation without safeguards. “I

Therapy 52

Therapy Legislation Access Decriminalization 52

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. Passions run deep on both sides.

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Recreational Supply Chain Legislation Cannabis 115

The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2022

Kansas medical marijuana program. Kansas does not have a medical marijuana program. At the end of the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers voted to form a committee dedicated to exploring the creation of a program for the 2023 legislative session.

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Law Seed-To-Sale Oil THC 97

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a new section within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), released results from a community interest survey concerning Oregon’s still-developing psilocybin program. The survey’s results show strong interest in the psilocybin program, particularly in accessing services.

Programs 52

Programs Access Data Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

During August alone, Illinois has passed new legislation expanding and cementing its medical marijuana program, and shown necessary flexibility as it attempts to get its recreational market off the ground by January 1, 2020. The law also now allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to certify applicants for the program.

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Programs Recreational Chronic Pain Dispensary 45

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2016, Pennsylvania adopted Act 16, becoming one of 38 states that have medical marijuana programs in the United States. Cannabis sales topped $600 million in 2020 and they are expected to pass the $1 billion mark by 2023. January 6, 2022. Author Jay Majitov. 2050 and S.B. 2050 and S.B.

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Programs Marijuana Dispensary Banking 52

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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DEA Retail Legalization Food 52

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] x] Texas Legislature Online – [link] [xi] The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, Texas Legislative Issues 2023 – Marijuana , p.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Ohio legislators are busy writing a marijuana law. This month, those legislators are adjourning without acting on that directive. Unable to reconcile the divide between pro-cannabis and anti-cannabis members, the legislative session is about to come to an end with no bill to implement the ballot initiative.

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DEA Legislation Legalization Consumption 59

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. Protect programs funded by cannabis taxes by allocating $150 million General Fund to backfill potential lost revenue.

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Supply Chain Legislation Collective Retail 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The legislation allows Marylanders to possess up to 1.5 The initiative goes into effect after July 1, 2023. The revenue from this tax will be used to subsidize veterans’ health care costs in addition to funding drug treatment and state public defender programs. The Winners. of voters approving the initiative. ounces of cannabis.

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Cannabis Consumption Legalization Treatment 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2023

Federal legislation introduced today by Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Joe Neguse (D-CO) seeks to establish a new grant program within the National Institutes of Health to fund studies assessing cannabis’ medical benefits.

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Education Legislation Programs Cannabis 52

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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Research and Development Collective Recreational Consumption 105

Veriheal

JUNE 8, 2023

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Florida House approved a bill that imposes no THC caps on hemp products. They wanted Florida’s legislators to help keep the kids safe. Hemp Businesses React to the Bill Many hemp entrepreneurs all across Florida made a trek to Tallahassee to stand against the legislative protocol.

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