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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? OK resident? Pennsylvania.

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US Hemp Roundtable: Latest State Alerts

Cannabis Law Report

As FDA continues to drag its feet on regulating hemp-derived CBD, state legislatures are filling the vacuum with their own measures to provide access to safe and legal CBD products. To date, bureaucrats in Maine have misread state law to prohibit CBD products that were derived from out-of-state hemp.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. Call us at 714-937-2050. Additional Resources: Senate Bill No. 311 , Approved Sept.

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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

The Los Angeles CANNABIS LAW Group represents growers, dispensaries, collectives, patients and those facing marijuana charges. Call us at 714-937-2050. However, only 10 percent of cases that are submitted to the SCOTUS are accepted for review. Additional Resources: Appeal Hearing in Cannabis Lawsuit Against the DEA , Dec.

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Approximately 80 percent of the state’s 482 cities have barred cannabis retailers from either setting up shop or selling the drug for recreational purposes. For many consumers, delivery is the only realistic way they can access the product – particularly in areas that prohibit storefront sales. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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What Are the Odds U.S. Senate Will Legalize Pot at the Federal Level?

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

Controlled Substances Act, possession and sale for any reason remains a federal crime – and federal law supersedes state law. As it now stands, most scientists can’t study the drug because they can’t gain access to it – or funding. Call us at 714-937-2050. Does it Have a Shot?

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Further Consideration of the STATES Act

Cannabis Law Report

Congress could pass a law that would legitimate marijuana activities, but only to the extent an individual or commercial enterprise acts within the letter of state law. State-compliant cannabis activity would no longer violate federal criminal law. Emphasis added).

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