The Blunt Truth

JUNE 9, 2023

FLORIDA Could adult-use cannabis appear on the 2024 Florida ballot? As we reported here , there are enough signatures to qualify, but the state’s Attorney General believes that the initiative as written violates state law. The amendment itself does nothing to expand the cannabis industry.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. The bill would prevent applicants from being denied occupational licenses for having previous drug charges, including for cannabis. AK resident? AZ resident? HI resident? HI resident? New Hampshire.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. Craft cannabis cultivation typically involves growing cannabis in small batches, and the farming practices used are organic and sustainable.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Thompson Coburn LLP has released its latest state-by-state ranking of state cannabis regulations. The guide provides a holistic review of the current cannabis laws in every state including the District of Columbia, from favorable to cannabis businesses to most restrictive. Barry Weisz.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry. The South is well positioned to be a leader in the cannabis industry, and in some ways, it should be expected. Existing Cannabis Regimes. Hunter Robinson.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

New Jersey and New York — which legalized cannabis on Feb. It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.”

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. But with only 180 days to gather enough signatures to put it on the 2022 ballot, the group spearheading the Initiative announced they would instead seek to put the Initiative on the 2024 ballot. We’ll see ya at the polls in 2024.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. The bill would prevent applicants from being denied occupational licenses for having previous drug charges, including for cannabis. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2787, to regulate medical cannabis delivery services.

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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. Additionally, METRC tracking requirements may soon apply to hemp and adult use cannabis items.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Personal drug possession laws in the United States can vary from state to state and changes often so it is important to do research changing laws for your specific area. However, generally speaking, a small amount of drugs is considered misdemeanor charge in most states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Although I-300 was undoubtedly a milestone for cannabis normalization, because of the restrictive nature of the bill, no more than a handful of businesses were granted a Denver consumption license.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The first recorded use was by a Chinese emperor in 2727 BC , as he is believed to have drunk cannabis tea to ease gout, improve his memory, fight malaria, and treat other ailments. Cannabis was Legal Until 1937 – Halting Medical Research. The Decriminalization of Cannabis Began in 1973. CBD Isolated for the First Time in 1940.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

The first topic we’ll cover is how to start a cannabis business, including tips on location, cost, and long-term success in cannabis. While it may seem like state legalization is a green light for cannabis businesses to open up on every corner, it’s not quite that simple. Which cannabis business model is right for me? .

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JULY 29, 2019

CBD is naturally found in cannabis plants, and is widely known for its relaxing properties. This bill essentially relaxed restrictions, allowing licensed cannabis growers to produce hemp on an industrial scale, without fear of prosecution. CBD sales market would likely exceed $20 billion by 2024. Too Early for Buyouts.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

On February 7, 2024, California Assembly Member Aguilar-Curry introduced AB 2223. The bill, if passed, would significantly change the state’s cannabis and hemp industries – for better or worse. Today, we’ll take a look at how AB 2223 could change both the cannabis industry and hemp industry in the Golden State.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). State tax deductions. . And October was no different.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Ballot initiative campaigns to approve adult-use and medical cannabis, respectively, moved closer to appearing on the 2020 ballot in Arizona and Idaho, while a similar effort to put the issue of adult-use cannabis to Ohio voters has met with legal challenges from the State Election Board. The SAFE Banking Act (H.R.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Senate Democrats would like to see less re-scheduling and more de-scheduling of cannabis. Americans support cannabis legalization. VIRGINIA As we’ve discussed before , Virginia legalized cannabis, but has not yet set up a retail market. Now, some Senate Democrats are advocating that the DEA de-schedule cannabis altogether.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

2024 is going to be a crazy year for cannabis businesses and investors. Okay, that last one is probably a longshot given how incompetent Congress has been on cannabis, but we’ll see. Okay, that last one is probably a longshot given how incompetent Congress has been on cannabis, but we’ll see.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. Last month, Northam unveiled a legalization bill co-sponsored by multiple state legislators. State oversight of the industry.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 10, 2021

Ned Lamont’s adult-use cannabis bill is far from the finish line, but the criminal justice aspect of the legislation was vetted and approved by the Joint Judiciary Committee in a 22-16 vote April 6. The proposed legislation, An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis , which Lamont unveiled during his budget address Feb.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

Ned Lamont’s adult-use cannabis bill is far from the finish line, but the criminal justice aspect of the legislation was vetted and approved by the Joint Judiciary Committee in a 22-16 vote April 6. The proposed legislation, An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis , which Lamont unveiled during his budget address Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

While the reforms seemed straightforward, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and state law enforcement leveraged the legislation to essentially ban all artificially derived cannabinoids and drag compliant hemp licensees into southern Oregon’s revitalized war on cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Ned Lamont’s adult-use cannabis bill is far from the finish line, but the criminal justice aspect of the legislation was vetted and approved by the Joint Judiciary Committee in a 22-16 vote April 6. 10, would authorize the automated erasure of criminal records for those with cannabis-related drug possession convictions and charges.

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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. Over the past several months, state officials have vacated an estimated 2.2 In all, state officials have vacated over 2.2

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LifeCannMD

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Recreational Cannabis sales are big business in the U.S. By 2024, that number will be close to 25 billion dollars. In the past, state laws have not called on the State Supreme Court to determine whether proposed amendments might be invalid under the U.S. If Federal Law changes, then state law will follow.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

Ned Lamont’s adult-use cannabis bill is far from the finish line, but the criminal justice aspect of the legislation was vetted and approved by the Joint Judiciary Committee in a 22-16 vote April 6. The proposed legislation, An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis , which Lamont unveiled during his budget address Feb.

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