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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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Delivery options stay the same as usual. COLUMBIA CARE.

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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. He is the owner and Chief Medical Officer of the Compassionate Cannabis Clinic.

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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

MAY 20, 2023

Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly spring session has been extended until May 31 to complete the budget and bills still in the works, including the cannabis omnibus. The new omnibus draft was attached to Senate Bill 1559 , the Access Affordable Insulin Act, which sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? FL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. However, cannabis extracts with a concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly referred to as ‘THC’ and the compound that gives a high) of more than 0.2%

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Ministry of Social Affairs is drawing up a regulatory amendment that will allow for varieties of Cannabis sativa with a higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content to be grown in Estonia. Currently, farmers in Estonia are only permitted to grow varieties of Cannabis sativa with a THC content of less than 0.2

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis . CANNABIS PRIMER. I am a legal Florida medical marijuana patient since January 2017, as well as a traveling medical cannabis writer, patient educator and vocal advocate. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. STATE OF FLORIDA. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

Cannabis should open doors—not shut them. The wave of cannabis legalization is a net good: Growers are coming out of the shadows, the agricultural economy is getting a boost, and millions of people have access to the plant for a variety of purposes. The goal: Shape a cannabis industry that is just for everyone.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A pair of congressmen filed a bill on Wednesday that’s intended to help small marijuana growers compete against large corporations when cannabis is federally legalized, proposing to give them the ability to ship and sell products directly to consumers within and across state lines. Marijuana Moment reports. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR).

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Here’s who’s been appointed and their short bios… The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established Monday, July 12. The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Biographies.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

Here’s the press release in full……… The Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) released the U.S. cannabis industry’s first comprehensive model federal legislation to legalize interstate and international medical and adult-use cannabis in the United States.

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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. CO resident?

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CannaTech

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In today’s blog, guest contributor Jessica Steinberg discusses South Africa’s cannabis economy with Tandadzo ( Tando) Matanda, Founding Director of Zambezi Investment Fund. This is the second installment of Jessica’s in-depth series on the African cannabis landscape. Cannabis legalization trends are sparking hope.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Also, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced. Your Highness, Carly.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the U.S. While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. See the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The rise of the THC level for industrial hemp is part of the measures of the new Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP ) reforms, which will enter into force in 2023. . to 0.3%, European farmers would have access to more than 500 hemp varieties. The European Parliament approved on November 24 to increase the THC level from 0.2%

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients. Update: SB 440 was heard by the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee, but no action has been taken yet. Actions to Take. AR resident? HI resident?

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

This changing shade of green signifies the burgeoning cannabis industry, an emerging economic powerhouse with profound social implications. As governments and societies gradually embrace the legalization and regulation of cannabis, there is a growing recognition of its potential to generate significant economic growth and job opportunities.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

WORCESTER, Mass. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Green Flower, a California -based education company focused on the cannabis industry, announced four new online certificate programs in partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Students will also receive access to Green Flower’s robust employer network.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Gillian Schauer, PhD, Executive Director, Cannabis Regulators Association. Andrew Brisbo, President, Cannabis Regulators Association. Executive Director, Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Session Moderator: Nicole Elliott, Executive Director, California Department of Cannabis Control. Cannabis Council.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. California. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The former head of Uber in South Australia says the state could become as famous for cannabis crops as it is for its wine regions – and he’s lobbying federal politicians to legalise recreational use of the drug across the country. He said South Australia was in an ideal position to benefit from a legalised recreational cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

“We are delighted to be expanding our Craft Cannabis Collection in the Province of Ontario – Canada’s largest and fastest growing recreational cannabis market,” stated Sugarbud’s CEO, John Kondrosky. About Sugarbud. We Take Pride. We Take Our Time…………. Experience the Difference. CONTACTS: John Kondrosky.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

Considering the Curaleaf Juneteenth action this is probably worth reading… The legal cannabis industry is currently one of the fastest-growing employers in the U.S. Since 2017, the number of Americans working with cannabis has grown each year by at least 27%. Cannabis unions have also secured strong benefits for its members.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. HI resident? MD resident? New Hampshire.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 24, 2021

Today marks the second Earth Day for the adult-use cannabis market in Illinois. With 21 existing cultivation centers, the state has taken the approach to ensure this cash crop leads the way toward earth-friendly industrial agriculture. MM : Some people may feel some apprehensive about the additional environmental legislation in H.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

In this, her first article for CLR, she highlights for us who’s who and what’s what with regard to medical cannabis in the state. But triumphantly, since 2019, we now have exciting cannabis news exploding on the front lines every day as Florida boldly moves into their future of medical marijuana.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has reintroduced H.R. Actions to Take.

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Veriheal

JUNE 20, 2022

Do you have a homie who’s been arrested over cannabis? “Free the Homies” is a joint art project between Washington-based cannabis company Solstice and Seattle-based artist Teddy “Stat” Phillips that aims to spread awareness about unjust cannabis-related incarceration in the U.S. Are you the homie?

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CannaTech

JANUARY 3, 2019

In regards to the cannabis plant, Uruguay planted the seeds in Latin America. In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country to legalize cannabis nationwide for medical and non-medical purposes. Latin America is on track to blossom into 2019 as a key region for the global cannabis industry.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Editor’s Note: There is no denying that the cannabis industry is rapidly growing and evolving, leaving many in the industry to have to continuously adapt to the ever-changing landscape. Oliver shares her personal experiences and lessons learned as a small business owner in the cannabis industry with Cannabis Business Times.

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