Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2020

Department of Agriculture has approved Texas’ hemp regulatory plans, State Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said on Monday. We are one step closer to giving our ag producers access to this exciting new crop opportunity.”. This is a victory for Texas farmers,” Miller said in a statement. “We

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2020

Representatives with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) have reaffirmed that state-licensed cannabis businesses are ineligible for financial aid opportunities because marijuana remains classified as a schedule I controlled substance. The majority of these businesses are small-to-medium in size.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

The Senators write: Over the last decade, there has been a clear shift in public opinion toward supporting the legalization of cannabis in the United States. billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018. To that end, NORML has called for SBA access to be included in our recently issued policy memo.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division enforces the labor provisions of the federal H-2A temporary agricultural workers program to prevent employers from exploiting temporary, nonimmigrant workers hired for seasonal agricultural work and from gaining an unfair competitive advantage over law-abiding employers.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2019

In light of the breaking news that California has opened up for commercial hemp cultivation and that the Oregon growing season had just begun, this post concerns the more granular topic of agricultural production contracts – i.e. the contracts at the start of the supply chain between farmers and consumers.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 31, 2021

Missouri did not launch medical cannabis sales until Oct. 16, 2020, but a report released earlier this month revealed the extent to which licensed patients were lined up for access. But with the state’s first medical cannabis sales launching this past October, the number of approved patients grew by roughly 200% during 2020.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 5, 2021

Montana’s medical cannabis licensees will soon be subject to new advertising limitations and requirements. A licensee may use the terms “marijuana” or “cannabis” in its signage or its electronic advertising, but may not use colloquial terms (e.g., pot, reefer, ganga, weed) or contain depictions of cannabis plants or paraphernalia.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2022

This meeting is open to the public and can be accessed via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting. Colorado Department of Agriculture. link] 81723753875. Meeting ID: 817 2375 3875. +1 1 719 359 4580 US. As always, all information on the SB205 Intoxicating Hemp Task Force can be found on the Task Force webpage.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

With Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly session adjourning Friday, May 19, lawmakers are making their final push for legislation, including a cannabis omnibus. If the omnibus is agreed upon and is attached to a different Senate bill for passage, all cannabis related amendments in the omnibus would pass.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legal cannabis in Thailand has boosted tourism and agriculture but faces criticism for perceived under-regulation leading to accessibility to minors and increased crime. The Health Minister proposed a draft bill to ban recreational cannabis while allowing medical use, pending Cabinet approval for submission to Parliament.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

HB4211 provides That cannabis business entities shall adhere to the traceability and consumer protection guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture when utilizing the cannabis plant monitoring system or cannabis transport GPS tracking system. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Saturday marked the 4th Annual SIUC Cannabis Science Center Hemp Symposium and an opportunity for me to take a firsthand look at some of the cutting edge research done right here in southern Illinois. The SIU Cannabis Science Center was established to form a collaborative network for cannabis research.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. The four Illinois House bills include HB1436 (Cannabis-Oversight Commission), HB2430 (Cannabis Reg-Nursery Licenses), HB2522 (Cannabis-Delivery Licenses), and HB3921 (Miscellaneous Cannabis Regulations).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Barry Gordon, MD is one of Florida’s most experienced medical cannabis providers.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Six state-level organizations from CA, OR, WA, VT, ME, and MA form coalition to support DTC sales for small, independent cannabis producers. Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We believe incorporating academia into the cannabis community is one of the best ways to help normalize the plant. This not only includes faculty, administration, and cannabis horticulture courses but also students. One positive trend in academia in Illinois is the creation of registered student organizations (RSO) for “cannabis clubs.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

In 2019, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury convened an investigation into the influence used by cannabis industry lobbyists to manipulate cannabis ordinances within the county. Finding 1 stated that the Board of Supervisors “inadequately” considered the impact of cannabis production on the health and welfare of residents.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

British medical cannabis company Grow announced today that it has acquired a major medical cannabis production facility in Spain – a move which transforms Grow into an integrated cannabis production, R&D, and distribution company. million within an hour of the crowdfund opening publicly.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 22, 2023

As part of our weekly discussion with ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue , we asked why are legal cannabis prices in Illinois so damn high. One of the main reasons for the high cost of cannabis in Illinois is the limited number of cultivator licenses that have been issued by the state.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Tennessee does not have legal medical or adult-use cannabis. The state does allow qualifying patients to access CBD oil with no more than 0.9% Despite overwhelming support from state residents ( 81% of residents think cannabis should be legal in some capacity) multiple bills in 2022 and 2021 to legalize medical marijuana have failed.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 3, 2021

Cannabis legalization is expanding at a rapid clip into states not usually associated with large scale marijuana cultivation. This includes Midwestern states like Michigan and Illinois that don’t benefit from year-round sunshine like California, for decades the cannabis cultivation powerhouse of the United States.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Panama has adopted medical cannabis regulations, after becoming the first Central American country to legalize medical cannabis in October 2021, pursuant to Law 242. ” The new regulations establish responsibilities for different government agencies, primarily the Health Ministry and the Ministry of Agricultural Development. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

South Africa-based cannabis brand Goodleaf Company is merging with Highlands Investments in a deal valued at almost R650 million ($50 million), Benzinga has learned exclusively ahead of an official announcement. Yahoo Finance is reporting the following. The combined entity boasts more than $25 million in investments in the continent to date.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Argentina may soon have a regulated cannabis and hemp industry. On Wednesday, Argentina’s Minister of Productive Development, Matías Kulfas , presented a bill titled, “Regulatory framework for the development of the medical cannabis and hemp industry ,” within the framework of the Economic and Social Council.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

South Carolina does not have legal cannabis for adult use or medical purposes. . Cannabis in South Carolina. Like many states in America, South Carolina has a complicated relationship with cannabis. Like many states in America, South Carolina has a complicated relationship with cannabis. THC and more than 15% CBD.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 18, 2024

In a revolutionary development that reflects the ever-changing healthcare arena, cannabis nursing has earned official recognition as a specialized field in nursing. What Do Cannabis Nurses Do? Cannabis nurses are crucial in bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and emerging cannabis therapies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2019

DEA Announces Steps Necessary to Improve Access to Marijuana Research. We support additional research into marijuana and its components, and we believe registering more growers will result in researchers having access to a wider variety for study.”. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which was signed into law on Dec.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

House Bill 5562 and Senate Bill 3785 were introduced late Friday and would amend the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and provide lending support or private investment from the Cannabis Business Development Fund. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 17, 2021

(MGC), a pioneer in harnessing cannabis genomics to improve the agricultural productivity, safety, and transparency of cannabis, today announced that AOAC International has approved its PathoSEEK® 5-Color Aspergillus Multiplex Assays with SenSATIVAx Extraction for cannabis flower and infused edibles. flavus , A.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) recently announced the official commissioning of the Disparity and Availability Study for adult use cannabis licenses in Illinois as required by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA). Illinois’ current cannabis licensing program does not consider race and gender for licensing.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 8, 2023

In our search to learn more about the craft cannabis coming to Illinois, we thought we’d asked ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue. Unlike the cannabis grown by large companies, craft cannabis is produced on a smaller scale, with a focus on quality over quantity.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Perth-based medicinal cannabis producer Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) has taken delivery of the first shipment of cannabis flower medicines from its new growing facility in Denmark. Cannabis flower is frequently prescribed as a breakthrough pain treatment or to assist with sleep, due to its rapid onset of therapeutic benefit.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2022

From being the first Asian country to legalize medical cannabis to opening dispensaries for free medical cannabis oil and approving medical cultivation and distribution , Thailand has led the charge when it comes to cannabis legalization. In its most recent move, the country has now legalized cannabis flower.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

AlphaRoot aims to provide much-needed insurance capacity to cannabis companies . [ NEW YORK / JULY 2021 ] – AlphaRoot , a Founder Shield company, today announces it has advanced the expansion of a limited distribution casualty program to provide casualty capacity to cannabis companies. Here’s the press release.

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