NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Pennsylvania. NH resident? NH resident?

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. The state’s thoughtful approach seeks to ensure that those with genuine medical needs have access to this alternative treatment while maintaining a balance between patient care and preventing misuse.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? NH resident? OK resident? VA resident? West Virginia.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. New Hampshire.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The Board’s consumer safety concern is indeed a legitimate one as recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all. This is particularly true in the case of cannabis concentrate-related products that, when tested on an “ off the shelf ” basis in 2018, had pesticide failure rate as high as 40%.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

The rationale for the is consumer safety – which seems like a legitimate concern given that recreational use cannabis producers were previously not required to test for pesticides at all. All market participants are likely to be impacted to some degree by these new rules and the LCB’s currently unknown enforcement policies.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 136, to permit physicians to authorize access to medical cannabis for any patient whom they believe would benefit from its therapeutic use. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in schools.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? CT resident? Update : S. FL resident?

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. CO resident? Update : H.333

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

These can include hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there), delusions (strongly held false beliefs), disorganized thinking, difficulty concentrating, and changes in behavior or mood. Disorganized thinking can manifest as difficulty connecting thoughts or communicating ideas clearly.

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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. GA resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. Cannabis concentrates, including vape cartridge oils and dabbing products like wax, shatter, and distillate typically contain THC levels from 70% to 90%.

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WeedAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2019

Despite the fact the recreational marijuana makes it easily accessible by all, it has devastating effects on the medical market. Dry herb is available in every dispensary, but things like edibles and concentrates are a bit harder to come by, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Concentrates, however, are another story.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Here’s what they say. Legalizing cannabis for adults has been a wise investment. As of December 2021, states reported a combined total of $10.4 11,906,326.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. It also amends the definition of Industrial Hemp to include cannabis plants and ANY part of that plant with THC concentration of no more than 0.3%. AB 45: California hemp legalization. Market to Watch: New York.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 21, 2021

And unlike THC and CBD, there’s practically no scientific information about the safety or dosing of CBG-dominant products. In fact, CBG usually occurs in much lower concentrations than other cannabinoids like THC and CBD — typically around 0-1% in a cannabis flower. Jump ahead: Why is CBG so popular? CBG vs CBD How does CBG work?

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

The law is written to apply to cannabis concentrates, in the form of “hashish oil,” as well as dried flowers. The committee will be made up of representatives from the departments of Agriculture and Forestry, Finance, Health and Human Resources, and Public Safety and Homeland Security. What happens to criminal records?

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

Potential patients and recommending medical professionals, on the other hand, have questions about the efficacy, safety, accessibility, and other features of cannabis, but they are unsure where to find the answers. These labs also test for THC and CBD concentrations.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Still before Governor Newsom for his signature is SB 1496 , which would implement a series of changes to the state’s cannabis tax policy, including authorizing regulators to extend the deadline for tax payments by cannabis businesses located in areas affected by an emergency proclamation by the Governor.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The bill clarifies that products made from the resin of the cannabis plant are legal for medical purposes under state law, including extracts, concentrates, oils, tinctures, and edible products, amongst others. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. AZ resident? California. CA resident? Connecticut.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 9, 2024

By reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and facilitating a sense of safety, cannabis offers a valuable tool for individuals navigating the challenges of PTSD. These strains typically contain higher levels of myrcene, a terpene known for its tranquilizing properties, as well as higher concentrations of CBD relative to THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”. Policy changes include: New Licenses. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. Hoffman said. Social Consumption Pilot Program.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2021

Google announced in May, 2019 that they had updated their policy section of the Google to ban apps “that facilitate the sale of marijuana or maijruan products, regardless of legality.” Under the new Apple policy , an app must be submitted by a legal entity and geo-restricted to places where cannabis is legal. Learn More.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Recognizing this, Cuomo is amending his proposal to allow for the permitting of delivery services as a way to open up access to this new industry even further so more New Yorkers can participate as it grows. Criminal sale in the second degree (sale of over 16 ounces or 80 grams of concentrate) will be made a class E felony.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Recognizing this, Cuomo is amending his proposal to allow for the permitting of delivery services as a way to open up access to this new industry even further so more New Yorkers can participate as it grows. Criminal sale in the second degree (sale of over 16 ounces or 80 grams of concentrate) will be made a class E felony.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 27, 2020

Bypassing stricter policies in other states means that Oklahomans can get MMJ products to help with a wider range of illnesses and medical conditions. Image by GAD-BM on Pixabay : It’s never been easier to get access to medical marijuana in Oklahoma. Up to 1 ounce of concentrated marijuana. Up to 72 ounces of edibles.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. . As a result, employers largely began to adopt policies that prohibited employees from using or being under the influence of alcohol (and drugs) while at work.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

A drug categorized as Schedule 1 by the Michigan Board of Pharmacy means that the substance is known for having a high possibility for abuse and isn’t accepted for medical use for treatment in the United States or lacks the accepted safety requirements in treatment because of being under medical supervision. Youth Access to Marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? The products included flower, edibles, prerolls, tinctures, concentrates, vape cartridges and vape pens, and were mainly purchased online from various states. Concentrates. Does Delta-9 Concentration Vary Based on Where Products Are Sold? Table of Contents. Executive Summary.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. 9 We cannot assume that these novel compounds are safe based on the safety profile of natural cannabinoids. .” percent on a dry weight basis.” percent on a dry weight basis.”

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The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

For now, if you have access to quality CBD products, there’s no reason to prioritize CBG products. Easy access. Another factor that increased CBD’s popularity was the FDA approval of an antiepileptic cannabis-based drug named Epidiolex — a highly concentrated CBD extraction mixed with sesame oil and some flavoring.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O products are increasingly popular in states where consumers don’t have access to legal cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2019

Currently, there is no way to reliably measure whether a person who has ingested cannabis an hour earlier is impaired because THC concentration does not correlate well with subjective impairment. Milburn decided that anonymity was necessary based on questions raised by the Drug Policy Alliance. Social Testing.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Little time will be devoted to opening sections which cover well-documented topics such as historic and current cannabis use, definitions, formulations, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and policies on use. Thirdly, the statement notes that there are currently no “well documented” cardiovascular benefits of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Regardless of whether one is a tourist or a resident, the presence of safe consumption spaces is paramount in order to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the general public. Again, this proposal will attract even more cannabis tourism but will also facilitate safe and lawful consumption for tourists and residents alike.

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