Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The cannabis study is intended to provide the basis for appropriate cannabis legislation at the federal level. The study is intended to promote public health, maintain public safety and support the protection of minors. Consumers of cannabis products will also be limited to protect health, public safety and minors.

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Recreational Research and Development Consumption Safety 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The Source pivoted to the adult-use market quickly, launching its first recreational sales at its Sahara location on July 1, 2017. Going from medical to recreational, it was about a five-times increase in business. With recreational, there’s a much bigger knowledge gap,” Wiegand said. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cultivation Legislation Dispensary Packaging 52

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2019

Right now, there is an ongoing battle between the state and local governments for access to cannabis, which should be the first place that states (and possibly even Congress) look when considering legalization. To combat open deliveries, legislation was introduced ( AB-1530 ) to specifically allow cities to forbid deliveries.

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Access Legalization Retail Legislation 63

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

At this point, over a month into the 2019 session, a preponderance of legislators appear vaguely inclined to “let it ride” and drop the big ideas when it comes to cannabis. Legislation that crosses over and passes into law will likely look different—perhaps drastically so—than currently drafted. How did we get here? It seems unlikely.

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Legislation Consumption Hemp Recreational 64

Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. This legislation was intended to create safe and productive workplaces free from the influence of illegal substances.

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Policy Safety Treatment Business 117

Veriheal

AUGUST 14, 2023

The directive from Mastercard underscores the contradictory landscape of cannabis laws in the United States, where cannabis is legal for medicinal and recreational use in most states yet remains illegal under federal law. In 38 states , cannabis has been legalized to varying degrees for medicinal and recreational use.

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Banking Dispensary Cannabis Recreational 98

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Effective July of 2023, the new legislation aims to regulate medical and recreational cannabis as similarly as possible, holding them to the same standards.

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Patients Legalization Seed-To-Sale Marijuana 52

NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Millions now carry harmful convictions for harmless offenses that still haunt their lives and deeply hinder their access to everything from housing, financial assistance and employment opportunities. ” Without exception, The War on Drugs was a bigger critical failure than Fyre Festival could’ve ever dreamed about.

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Consumption Conditions Legislation Patients 135

The Cannigma

MAY 28, 2023

Medical: legal Recreational: legal Uruguay has gained international recognition for its pioneering approach to cannabis laws. It became the first country in the world to fully legalize recreational cannabis in 2013, and has a long-standing cultural association with weed. Recreational cannabis is legal in Uruguay.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

MERKLEY, DAINES URGE COLLEAGUES TO BUILD PATHWAY FORWARD FOR BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT LEGAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES CAN ACCESS CRUCIAL FINANCIAL SERVICES. The inability of these state-legal entities to bank their significant cash reserves is an issue of public safety. Thursday, June 17, 2021. Washington, D.C.

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Banking Legislation Safety Dispensary 66

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. The full impact of this legislation will not be felt right away, but as the number of states that have legalized marijuana expands, substantial changes in where it is legal are on the horizon.

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Dispensary Decriminalization Recreational Access 52

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Virginia: The Historical Context Traditionally, Virginia has maintained strict regulations against the use of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. To access medical marijuana, patients must obtain a written certification from a registered healthcare practitioner confirming their eligibility.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Since then, additional legislation and amendments have shaped the state’s medical marijuana program. While both recreational and medical marijuana are legal, there are important distinctions.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. These dispensaries operate under strict regulations and oversight to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

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Dispensary Patients Marijuana Epilepsy 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Who has drawn up the legislation and what are its basic aims? AB 45 is key California legislation, passed in early September 2021, that makes a clear legal path for the retail sale of hemp- derived CBD dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics in the state of California. We see CV Sciences is a U.S.

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Law Hemp Food Legislation 98

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups. Veterans are increasingly underrepresented in the legislative decision-making progress. Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. May 2, 2019.

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Access Marijuana Research and Development Programs 49

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. phencyclidine (PCP).

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Recreational Safety Cannabis Law 52

The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

A United Kingdom police chief proposed a novel idea this January: Allow drug-dependent inmates access to free cannabis to help them overcome opioid addiction. In 15 of those states, both medical and adult use (recreational) cannabis is legal. In New Mexico, a judge rules inmates must have access to medical cannabis.

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Marijuana Access Law Pharmaceutical 145

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 1, 2022

While recreational use is allowed in some states, there is still an uphill battle for other states that only have medical marijuana clearance. On April 13, 2022, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that provides legal cannabis businesses access to insurance and banking services. Pennsylvania Cannabis Legislation SB 1167.

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Banking Law Marijuana Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. While Washington’s proposed legislation tracks Oregon’s “adult use” model, New York follows a “medicinal” model. By Brett Mulligan. Washington: the “Adult Use” Approach. Medicinal vs. Adult Use.

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Legalization Research and Development Legislation Treatment 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Medical: Very limited Recreational: Illegal Reciprocity: No. Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Shutterstock).

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Law Epilepsy Conditions Programs 84

MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Those who were previously arrested for possession of one ounce or less of cannabis, in Virginia, will no longer have those arrests appear on their criminal record under the new legislation. The Senate also passed identical legislation ( SB 2 ) earlier this year. ” Exploring Legalization. More Than Just Decriminalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Podemos announces that in October it will present a bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. A few days later, it was the left-wing political formation Podemos, which has announced that it plans to present this month of October, a bill to legalize cannabis for recreational use by adults. La Marihuana again.

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Law Legalization Recreational Cultivation 52

Veriheal

JUNE 29, 2022

Does not protect employees of emergency medical services, law enforcement, public safety officials, state employees of the horse racing commission, or firefighter services. There has been some movement in the Louisiana legislature to pass an adult-use (recreational) bill. What’s Next for Cannabis in the Pelican State?

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Law Programs Patients Cannabis 57

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Why Patients Need Access to Pesticide-Free Marijuana. Marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many states allowing adults to purchase and consume marijuana for medical use, recreation or both. Legislation Concerning Pesticide Use on Marijuana Crops. Modern Pesticide Use on Marijuana Crops.

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Patients Marijuana Research and Development Agriculture 84

Veriheal

JANUARY 5, 2022

Young and Joyce also question the federal government’s motives, stating, “To be clear, we do not negate the benefit of traditional therapies, but question why the federal government continues to bar access to innovative, proven—and in many cases—safer alternatives.” The Congressional Cannabis Caucus is a group of members of the U.S.

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Legislation Cannabis Therapy Access 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While marijuana is now legal for recreational use in an ever-increasing number of states, it is crucial to remember that medical marijuana is an essential medical treatment for millions of Americans. However, most states have a list of jobs that are considered “safety-sensitive” and these jobs can have a “no MMJ” policy.

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Marijuana Treatment Safety Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The specialized asset manager believes that the new structure could bring investors all the potential benefits of focused exposure to the dynamic and growing scope of cannabis, combined with the accessibility, flexibility and costs of an active ETF. “We

Banking 52

Banking Access Cannabis Safety 52

MassRoots

AUGUST 4, 2020

Virgin Islands have enacted either medicinal or recreational legalization amendments. Cannabis businesses deserve the same access to banking and insurance services as any other legitimate business. We have a narrow window to implore Speaker Pelosi to prioritize this legislation. More than 30 states, Washington D.C.,

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Banking Access Business Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Use in food products still requires novel food authorisation, so investors are eagerly awaiting the first European Food Safety Authority opinions on CBD, expected in early 2022. Federal legislation has been proposed to loosen these legal restrictions. US Experience. Money Laundering and Other Risks.

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Food CBD Hemp Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

In the late-night session at the House of Commons on April 23, 1923 , with the Narcotics Drug Act under discussion, legislators asked about additions to the list. The judge agreed with him, saying (at para 28): The seizures associated with Parker’s epilepsy constitute a serious threat to his health and safety.

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Marijuana Cultivation Treatment Consumption 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

California established the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) through Senate Bill 420 (Vasconcellos, 2003) which increased access to medical cannabis for qualifed patients and primary caregivers and provided protections from prosecution for the possession and cultivation of medical cannabis. 1 1 Business and Profession Code section 26014 1.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 9, 2019

allowing cannabis use for medical and/or recreational purposes, it is safe to say that the “green wave” flooded North America. While more governments look to pioneers like the Canada and Uruguay as models for recreational legalization, their administrations inch ever closer to following in these two countries’ footsteps.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Throughout the nation, we’ve had a wave of legislation which greatly impacted the commercial cannabis industry. This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!),

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Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

Veriheal

OCTOBER 1, 2020

African, Asian, American, European, and other countries have all been following the global cannabis movement, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. Cannabis is easily accessible, and the regulations are loosening up quite a bit. It proposes that cannabis can strictly be accessed by prescription alone. .

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