Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Going forward, MAPS will focus on advocating for psychedelic policy reform to include state funding for public education, harm reduction, and unarmed crisis response services. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

In an unprecedented move that embraces the evolving landscape of sports health and wellness, the National Football League (NFL) has recently made a significant investment in cannabidiol (CBD) research, aiming to explore its potential as a pain treatment alternative for players suffering from concussions.

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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. 2 – 3 (2023).

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Veriheal

APRIL 6, 2024

When he was elected in September 2023, New Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his intent to recriminalize the plant and only allow medical use. He told CNN that : “Thailand will promote cannabis policies for medical purposes. Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

Suzanne Mulvehill is a Clinical Sexologist, Orgasmologist, and the Executive Director of the Female Orgasm Research Institute , which is dedicated to conducting research and identifying scientifically based treatments to reduce the persistently high percentage of women suffering from orgasm difficulty and its co-morbid conditions. Marialle A.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

First introduced in 2023, HB 1453 sought to harmonize the existing medical exemptions from general sales and use taxes with the 37% excise tax on cannabis sales. Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Thanks to a change in policy, should these NBA players decide to partake in a toke of one of these strains in the future, it may not come with the risk of losing their contracts, careers, or any other penalty for that matter. With a second violation, players face a $25,000 fine and in-patient or aftercare treatment in the Marijuana Program.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. What about random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and treatment program testing for cannabis?

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. Let’s take a closer look at medical marijuana laws in Maryland and how they affect those in need of MMJ treatment! Individuals can only purchase up to the legal personal use amount (outlined above).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

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Veriheal

JUNE 14, 2023

A report was released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) on May 1 on the combined sale of cannabis across the U.S. Far-reaching state programs like alcohol and drug treatment, education, job training, veterans’ service, and reinvestment in communities have been experiencing positive growth. billion by the end of 2023.

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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. A caregiver is trained to handle up to five patients diagnosed with any of the qualifying health issues for medical cannabis treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2022

Ketamine is already registered for the treatment of depression and in 2023, the FDA might approve an MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD. However, there is a growing realization that European health systems may not be prepared for these treatments. The field of psychedelic science is moving forward at a rapid pace.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

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. Colorado solidified its spot as a leader in drug policy with its voters deciding to legalize psychedelic plants and fungi.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

The 2023 Budget. Last week, the New York Legislature passed the State’s 2022-2023 Budget. In furtherance of this policy of conformity, as the Code is amended by Congress, New York “automatically” adopts the Federal changes. It is also $4 billion more than what the Governor had initially proposed.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A “Yes on Measure 110” campaign that helped bring awareness to this effort was funded by the Drug Policy Alliance, an advocacy group based out of New York. He goes on to ask the question, “How many people are going to actually be offered treatment?”. million between 2021-2023 alone, with this number increasing over time.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

— A new treatment option is on the way for Oregonians. It’s called psilocybin — more commonly referred to as magic mushrooms — and it will be available to health care providers starting in 2023. . But a treatment like this isn’t something they give out lightly. EUGENE, Ore.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Starting on July 1, 2023 and thereafter, 25% of the excise tax will go to the Prevention and Recovery Services Fund. Here’s what they say.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

The task force will complete a study and provide policy recommendations that will serve as a basis for substantive policy reforms during the 2023 legislative session. Policy Considerations for the Task Force. Task Force Members. The Psilocybin Equity task force currently calls for 14 members.

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Veriheal

MARCH 8, 2022

Sponsored by New Approach Montana in conjunction with the Marijuana Policy Project, Montana’s recreational cannabis law has been received well by consumers. Montana’s Adult-use Cannabis Market Could Generate Upwards of $190 Million by 2023. On opening weekend, the state’s newly legal adult-use market accounted for $1.5

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 22, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or. Next Steps for Employers.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

We know that current tax policies disproportionately burden cannabis farmers and small businesses and create instability throughout the supply chain, ultimately undermining the societal benefits of a taxed and regulated market. Strengthening tax enforcement policies to increase tax compliance and collection and reduce unfair competition.

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Veriheal

MARCH 29, 2023

However, a 2023 study debunks many myths about the potential dangers of legalizing cannabis. In some cases, legalization policies only allowed home-grown cannabis or had not yet implemented commercial sales. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

“We want to take advantage of the state’s policy that delists marijuana and hemp from the narcotics category to earn extra revenue and make use of vacant land near our wind turbines,” said Phongsakorn Damnoen, Gunkul chief operations officer for the energy business. Of the 2-billion-baht budget, 1.5

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (Advisory Board) held a meeting on October 27 to begin fine tuning recommendations for the first regulated psilocybin treatment model in the United States. This blog post will discuss the rulemaking timeline and provide updates regarding policy recommendations from the five subcommittees.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

estimates that 60-70% of his patients are seeking out medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. In order to make this change in policy surrounding medical cannabis in the country, the Swiss narcotics act that was previously approved in March 2021 had to be amended. Medical cannabis became legal in the U.K.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Accordingly, it cannot be prescribed by a physician and it is not legally accessible to those who might benefit from it as a therapeutic treatment. Adult Oregonians will be able to access psilocybin therapy under the PSA beginning in January 2023; patients with advanced illness are among those who may benefit from this therapy.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or. Next Steps for Employers.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. Study findings indicated that those who had previously taken LSD and psilocybin reported a greater sense of “nature relatedness.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Still before Governor Newsom for his signature is SB 1496 , which would implement a series of changes to the state’s cannabis tax policy, including authorizing regulators to extend the deadline for tax payments by cannabis businesses located in areas affected by an emergency proclamation by the Governor. FOOTNOTES. [1] Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

Widespread approval for psychedelic treatments remains unlikely, but the tide is slowly turning. In 2019, FDA approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray for treatment of depression in adults. [8] 9] Experts predict that this therapy could receive full FDA approval as soon as 2023. [10] Defining Psychedelics. Challenges.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Kathy Hochul announced June 22 the selection of Social Equity Impact Ventures LLC, a minority-led investment team, to sponsor and manage New York’s $200-million Social Equity Cannabis Investment Program that was included in the state’s fiscal 2023 enacted state budget. 20% will be targeted for drug treatment programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

employers should review their policies and training to ensure they are prepared to satisfy these requirements. The law carves out exceptions related to safety-sensitive employees, who remain subject to their employer’s policies on cannabis use. Employers and Employees Exempt From the Law. Safety-Sensitive Employees.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2023

On March 22, 2023, B24-0113—the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021—became effective. Dispensaries would operate safe use treatment facilities as well as offer tastings and demonstrations and/or classes with the proper endorsements. Cannabis businesses in Washington, D.C., can now apply for a medical cannabis business license.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

from the second half of 2021 onwards as the Group fully repaid in May and June 2021 its 2022 and 2023 Eurobonds and successfully purchased a significant portion of its 2024 and 2026 Eurobonds which were bearing much higher interest rates. Objectives for FY 2023 also remain unchanged and do not include any COVID-19 impact either.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The Oregon legislative Task Force on Cannabis-Derived Intoxicants and Illegal Cannabis Production is exploring potential reforms to the state’s regulation of cannabinoid products and legislation for 2023 to combat what law enforcement believes is an increase in illicit marijuana production. The OLCC argued that H.B.

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Veriheal

MARCH 4, 2022

In November 2020, Measure 110 (Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative) passed by majority vote in Oregon, bringing forth a new era in combating drug addiction and prioritizing criminal justice reform in the state. states for access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.”.

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