MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s essential to be aware of the specific laws in your state to remain in compliance. Understanding MMJ regulations on a state-by-state basis is essential for both patients seeking access to MMJ and the businesses and professionals operating within this industry.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Always follow the dispensary’s policies and guidelines, and be considerate of others by maintaining a calm and polite demeanor. Always adhere to these guidelines.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

Weedmaps refused to change its policy at the time, citing Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which gives platforms like Facebook and YouTube safe harbor from being held liable for the content their users post.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Through these specialized services, Maryland dispensaries play a crucial role in providing accessible and quality medical cannabis options to patients statewide. These expansions aim to increase patient access and address supply shortages experienced in the past.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Safe Access: Patients have the right to access medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries, which are regulated to ensure product safety and quality.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Medical cannabis patients and providers follow strict rules and guidelines to access the medicine not required by recreational cannabis users and providers, and it is unjust to further penalize those medical patients and providers. Medical cannabis is already expensive and not covered by insurance or public health programs.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements from retailers to processors and producers. Logically the burden of compliance would likely be shifted to them. Producers, in particular, have direct control over pesticide use.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

It is hard to imagine these new rules not resulting in downstream testing compliance requirements by retailers to processors and producers. Because producers alone have direct control over pesticide use and avoidance procedures pre-harvest, the burden of compliance will likely be shifted to them.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

They include things like: Track and Trace Compliance. Hands down one of the most common things we hear about from businesses facing inspections is questions about METRC compliance. It’s not uncommon for the agency to send notices of compliance demanding correction of METRC tagging issues within just a couple of days.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. By utilizing the Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Map, patients can confidently explore their options and access quality medical cannabis products.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Federal law still treats cannabis as a Schedule I narcotic, which means businesses have limited access to banking. A policy should be in place for employees to conduct inspections on a regular basis and to promptly document and report any observed potential hazards.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. These dispensaries operate under strict regulations to ensure compliance with the TCUP guidelines.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 16, 2019

We have spilled a lot of ink on this blog related to the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp at the federal level. This blog post is going to cover financial institutions and hemp at about 10,000 feet. This means limited access to institutional lending, ongoing compliance reporting and audits, and short leashes overall.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

It is the first standalone cannabis policy reform bill to ever reach a House floor vote. It aims to address the state-legal cannabis industry’s lack of access to banking and other financial services. “It is only going to grow in urgency and magnitude as states continue to roll back cannabis prohibition policies.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 11, 2019

While we have written on these agency policies individually, we thought it would be helpful to recap these opinions under one blog post. Nevertheless, the substantial public interest in accessing CBD in food and dietary supplements has forced the FDA to explore potential regulatory pathways for the lawful marketing of these products.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 25, 2019

Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation. The aspect of track-and-trace with the biggest potential for disaster isn’t the fact that it’s so complex, but rather the fact that loss of access to the system could be devastating for licensees.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even though laws were put into place that legalized MMJ and made it possible for qualifying patients to access the medication, dispensaries and sales had not yet come into play. According to the Marijuana Policy Project, each state has its own tax laws regarding the legal sale of medical marijuana.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

It has sparked conversations and debates about social justice, criminal justice reform, and racial equity, as historically marginalized communities disproportionately affected by cannabis-related policies seek to participate in this burgeoning market. Social implications The social implications of the cannabis industry are vast and complex.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This shift can be attributed to increased access to information, a more liberal societal outlook, and a willingness to explore alternative healthcare options. The STATES Act, for example, represents a step toward allowing states to determine their cannabis policies without federal interference.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

If CCPA applies to a cannabis or hemp business, compliance will be no small undertaking. Companies need to have privacy policies that explain to customers what information they have, how they obtained it, and what they do with it. As any reader can see, compliance will not be easy.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. extracts of Cannabis sativa L.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. History of compliance with regulations and policies governing government regulated marijuana programs. Criterion 2.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. If the THC % changes over time in storage does that put the warehouse at a legal risk for non-compliance or the grower/owner?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

It was about legitimately ill Californians finally getting access to cannabis to self-medicate, and it did an amazing job serving that end goal. They are, among other things, a public policy deterrent to habitual use by consumers. 215 wasn’t about legalizing, regulating, and taxing cannabis at all. At the same time, Prop.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 23, 2021

adults who use Twitter access it at least once per day, making it an active platform to showcase your brand. Importantly, when you post original content, include a link to a relevant blog post or page on your website where people can learn more about the topic. . Furthermore, U.S. Pew Research also found that 46% of U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Different legislation across EU countries on prescribing cannabis-based medicines can hinder patients’ access to their treatment when they travel abroad, EUMCA said. In January 2017, the German Parliament passed a reform of the country’s drug law, allowing easier access to cannabis products for therapeutic purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As this blog post will explain, the statistics cited by Mr. Evans are likely misleading and based on questionable testing. Rich Evans testified that 10 administrative warrants were executed for properties where investigators were not voluntarily granted access. Operation Table Rock.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For some period of time, expect there will be more people who will want to buy cannabis than can access cannabis.” Anyone with links to organized crime or unable to demonstrate tax compliance will also be shut out of the industry. The post Confronting Canada’s Cannabis Shortage appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

As described in our earlier blog post , the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (Advisory Board) is considering recommendations for entheogenic duties and privileges to counteract the lack of religious protections provided under the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (Measure 109). Practitioner Qualifications. Practitioner Privileges. Facilitators.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Multiple consultations are being launched over the next six weeks; one will ask if access to cannabis for medicinal purposes should be widened. Perhaps of more interest is the Isle of Man’s tax policy. The island is also, naturally, looking at how it can facilitate businesses looking to expand into this area.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

According to a review on Colombia’s agricultural policies by the Ministry of Agriculture, the country has extensive freshwater resources, and their renewable water resources are estimated at 44,836 m3/capita/year, which is more than in Brazil, Argentina, or Mexico.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Washington is essentially implementing the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) policy on Hemp-CBD as a food ingredient. Washington processors are allowed to add Hemp-CBD to marijuana products so consumers, over the age of twenty-one, can still access Hemp-CBD by going to marijuana retailers.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2019

Columbia will thus also have freedom to access markets across the European Union where federal medical cannabis programs exist, without having to undergo costly regulation in each jurisdiction, due to the EU’s passporting regime for member states. .” the group said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2019

Law 33/2018 set the framework for the regulation of the use of cannabis-based medicinal products, preparations and substances that would effectively allow Portuguese patients to access medical cannabis What really has changed during the last year?

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