Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 13, 2022

In 2024, we may finally see adult use marijuana in Florida. Notably, this current initiative is backed by Trulieve, the largest cannabis operator in the state. ” The single-subject rule means that the initiative can only address one subject, topic, or issue. See: Cannabis Ballot Measures Are a Sucker’s Game.

Marijuana 86

Marijuana Treatment Law Compliance 86

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The 2024 Oregon legislative session kicked off yesterday. This year, we have but one cannabis bill to cover– unless you count HB 4093 , which would require at least one Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) commissioner to have a public health background. Anyway, the cannabis bill for 2024 is HB 4121.

Legislation 96

Legislation Topical Hemp Retail 96

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Historical evidence suggests that humans worldwide have been cultivating and consuming cannabis for tens of thousands of years, but cannabis use has skyrocketed in recent years, especially in the US. Our ancestors consumed cannabis flower for recreational, medicinal, and spiritual purposes.

Recreational 52

Recreational Data Cannabis DEA 52

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. In a groundbreaking moment on Tuesday, August 24, North Carolina Senate committee voted in approval of a revised bill to legalize medical cannabis statewide.

Legalization 111

Legalization Patients Cultivation Legislation 111

Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Identical bills that were passed by the Virginia General Assembly put a cap on the total amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that makes users feel high, to 2 milligrams per package. The bill to permit cannabis possession was approved in 2021.

Access 96

Access Patients CBD Packaging 96

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

In this week’s edition: The US House passes bipartisan measure to prevent the Department of Justice from interfering with state medical and adult-use cannabis laws. The Delaware Senate passes legislation making violation of cannabis consumption/possession laws by minors a civil rather than criminal infraction.

Chronic Pain 40

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment Programs 40

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Specifically, legislatures in five states — Connecticut, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Virginia — enacted laws legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and regulating retail cannabis markets. With respect to medical cannabis policies, numerous legislatures took steps in 2021 to expand patients’ access to marijuana products.

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Retail Access 98