Canna Law Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

By mid-2024 , the coalition gave up trying to reverse course , but the cannabis divide added to the political fault line that was breaking the government apart. If new laws do emerge quickly, it appears that they’ll restrict rather than regulate. This marriage of convenience was doomed from the start.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2025

Ayr President George DeNardo said Thursday during the companys fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings call that Ayr will prioritize other markets to make sure it can deliver for its other business and stated that the company doesnt have the necessary scale in Illinois to compete over the long term, Green Market Report reported.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

Interestingly enough, the New York Times released an article in September of 2024, whereby a 1973 audio recording was unearthed of Nixon declaring he knew cannabis is not particularly dangerous, despite affecting millions of lives and families due to his policies ever since. Along with Adult-Use legalization in many states in the U.S.,

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

A coalition of fourteen Democratic lawmakers signed a letter sent to President Biden and Vice President Harris in November 2024 urging the current leaders to expedite expanding pardons for those charged with cannabis-related offenses, as well as putting into effect updated guidelines deprioritizing federal cannabis convictions and prosecutions.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

However, under current US law, DEA Registrants are missing out on a massive opportunity. Germany alone, with the recent expansion of its medical program, has seen medical marijuana imports surge to 31.6 tons in Q4 of 2024 a fourfold increase from Q1. billion by 2027. billion by 2027. Medical marijuana is expected to hit $21.04

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

12, 2024, meeting in Springfield. Academic, government and commercial institutions that participate in the industrial hemp program are affected. These rulemakings will be considered at the Nov. Further comments concerning these rulemakings should be addressed to JCAR at jcar@ilga.gov.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 14, 2025

10, 2024, with operations in Silvis. Our Charitable Giving Program focuses on supporting those who need it most,” said the owners. “We The brand launched exclusively in Illinois Sept. The vibes in our workspace are unmatched—supportive, energized, and full of laughter.”

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Americans for Safe Access launched the Compassionate Candidate Campaign to provide candidates in the 468 Congressional races in the 2024 Election information on policies that will improve the lives of medical cannabis patients. ASA has recently revamped our Member Benefits Program, adding new discounts and offers for our members!

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

In addition to the pilot program, the parties are working toward an exclusive, definitive supply and distribution agreement, which, if entered into, is expected to position Medicann as the sole supplier and distributor of the RYAH Smart Dry Herb Inhalers in the region. In 2019, the island’s economy grew by 2.1% in real terms to £4.97

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Connecticut. New Mexico. New Jersey.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, certain taxing jurisdictions have, by ordinance, imposed or changed their Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax on the gross receipts from sales of adult use cannabis. Cash registers and computer programs must be adjusted so that beginning on July 1, 2024, the corrected tax rate is collect and paid.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

20, 2024, have undergone numerous changes since the 1st Notice. Since 1st Notice, DFPR has added and clarified numerous definitions and also clarified various aspects of the licensing process and the Responsible Vendor Program. The new Subparts and Sections to Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, effective Aug. Washington St.,

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2024

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today released a notice of funding opportunity to provide Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) programming in historically underserved Illinois communities. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024. JB Pritzker’s. “I’m

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 3, 2025

The new rulemaking affects academic, government, and commercial institutions that participate in the industrial hemp program. Since 1st Notice, DOA has revised various definitions and language to clarify the scope of the rulemaking and emphasize that its purpose is to align the Part with federal law. percent by dry weight.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Florida-based cannabis giant Trulieve recently doubled its contribution to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee with another $5 million toward a 2024 ballot initiative to legalize adult-use cannabis. 1, 2024, with election officials needing 30 days to check signatures before that deadline. 23 to circulate the petition.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2024

Happy 2024 – let’s start the year off with a shout-out to Colorado, where the retail market is celebrating an anniversary. There’s an update on Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing program (meet the new year; same as the old year). Most of their marketing is conducted online, as laws are much stricter in Mexico than in much of the US.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Northam (D) signed the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) into law. This law positioned Virginia to be the South’s first adult-use (i.e., 1, 2024 launch date for its first-ever retail sales. Agencies tasked with moving the program forward are currently putting their efforts on hold until after 2023.”

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office has planned its next community education program, called “Weeding Out the Facts: 2024 Marijuana Laws.” 15 at the Stark County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Training Center, 143 1st St. The discussion will be 6 p.m. NE in Massillon. Planned as an open discussion, attendees will.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 6, 2020

If you are interested in affiliate programs then CBD is certainly a market to look at, as it is relatively young and yet established. How do you go about getting into CBD affiliate programs? At the present rate of growth, it is expected to be valued at $2.4billion by 2024! Why Such Rapid Growth in CBD. The Best Options.

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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. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products. AK resident? HI resident? Update : SB 1015 was approved by the House on 2/27/20.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re planning a long road trip or flying to see family over the holidays — the following will ensure you stay on the right side of the law. >> Learn more: Where is Cannabis Legal? Breaking the law here, even with only small amounts of cannabis, will result in misdemeanor charges. Possession of up to 1.5

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. Another unreached “Essential Projects” goal from last year’s report included the implementation of “a new ‘Seed to Sale’ program that has been modernized to better serve the people of Illinois.”

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 1, 2024

Total retail sales for 2024 reached $99,749,327.83. Total 2024 wholesale sales by cultivation centers reached $129,966,963.40, and total wholesale sales since November 2015 by cultivation centers totaled $3,507,427,930.76. Monthly Totals for 2024: January: $24,338,551.30 February: $24,427,904.62 March: $25,917,010.11

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that applications for “Round II” of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program are now open. Applications for this round of loans will be accepted until April 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. on March 5.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, HB 2097 / SB 2024, which would authorize licensed medical cannabis facilities to sell edible products.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

While cannabis is not recreationally legal in the Czech Republic, the country has some of the most progressive cannabis laws in Europe. After Germany announced plans to legalize the plant, Czechia followed suit, with the first draft of legislation expected early in the 2023 session and tentative legalization in 2024.

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Veriheal

MARCH 10, 2021

Virginia just became the first state in the south to pass a law allowing adult-use cannabis. Virginia also has a legal, medical cannabis program in place. Furthermore, legal access to retail cannabis dispensaries is not expected until 2024 or later. For a program that is predicted to bring in an estimated $1.5

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

In addition, board members discussed bylaws, expectation of board members, and the overall influence MCAB would have on politicians, lawmaking, accepted debilitating medical conditions, and the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program overall. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2024.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Despite cannabis remaining against the law on a federal level, many states have been allowing the sale, cultivation, and consumption of cannabis, with more states joining all the time. With a tad of luck and the spread of knowledge about cannabis, these four states will see favorable cannabis reform laws become a reality this November.

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MedicalJane

OCTOBER 4, 2019

1058: The Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support ( CARES ) Act of 2019 , or the Autism CARES Act of 2019 , was signed into law by the President on Monday (9/30/2019). The Autism CARES Act ensures support for research on autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) and enhances programs relating to autism.

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Veriheal

JULY 18, 2023

The Grant Program Details The heart of this landmark legislation lies in the development of a robust grant program. Notably, the grant program will target three prevalent and often debilitating conditions in military personnel: PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI) , and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2023

Trulieve gathered petition signatures to put recreational cannabis on Florida’s 2024 ballot, Germany released a legalization bill draft, and a bipartisan push aims to fix the Department of Defense’s hiring problem. That means that an amendment to legalize recreational cannabis may appear on the state’s 2024 ballot.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

The Tribune-Herald also reports that the bill that adopted the USDA hemp production program only made that provision active until June 30, 2022. Senate Bill 2973, another bill moving through the state legislature, would extend the USDA’s oversight until 2024, but it does not resolve other regulatory issues. Source: [link].

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the United States, where cannabis is still illegal under federal law, there are currently 19 states and the District of Columbia that allow the recreational use of marijuana. These new measures will take time, and it is estimated that recreational products will not be sold until 2024 or even 2025. ounces or less of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

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