Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2021

The group’s primary focus is to provide the necessary resources and guidance to advance a comprehensive medical cannabis package that allows professionalization, clinical research and greater access. They are engaged first and foremost with our legislative teams Senate efforts, but also working with our targeted state work and Yes We Cann!

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

Legislation

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

While patients won’t be rolling up joints full of pungent flower, they can still access oils, tinctures, lozenges, inhalers, topicals, and pills packed with non-intoxicating CBD or THC-A, the acidic precursor of THC. We had the Joint Commission on Health Care introduce that legislation for the 2018 session; it passed unanimously.

Legalization

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee. It could have been accepted by the General Assembly or ignored.

Decriminalization

Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Glenn Youngkin has publicly declared legislative changes that could result in a major reduction in high-inducing hemp-derived products that have been largely unregulated in Virginia. Language contained in the bills stated how certain products could resemble candies and snacks that might appeal to children.

Access

Veriheal

AUGUST 3, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. Under the terms of the legislation, House Bill 1024 will extend cannabis curbside services and indefinitely eradicate the patient cap for actively serving caregivers.

Legislation

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

The bill has gone through several versions to include improvements through the years, taking what we’ve learned from other states successes and failures, aiming to create the gold standard of marijuana legalization legislation. Access to commonly found cannabis products in the regulated market.

Programs

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 12, 2018

While we have seen a sharp rise in cannabis access across the U.S., Today, a number of Governors continue to veto medical cannabis legislation as well as other marijuana measures. The vetoed proposed bills cover a range of topics in the cannabis space. In some cases, patient access was a prime focus of the legislation.

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In February, Judge Christina Klinger of the state’s Sixth Judicial Circuit Court ruled in favor of the challenge — opining that the measure violates state requirements that ballot measures not encompass more than one topic.

Access

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

This is big: Today @SenBooker @SenSchumer and I are releasing our draft legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis. Senate Leadership Releases Draft Legislation to Make Cannabis Federally Legal. Legislation opens doors for cannabis policy reform in the current Congress. Summary-Schumer-Booker-Wyden. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Legislation

Canna Law Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Tomorrow, a Republican-controlled Senate Banking Committee hearing will examine cannabis businesses’ lack of access to banking services to further consider the SAFE Banking Act. The July 23, 2019 hearing will include Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and the legislation’s chief GOP cosponsor, Cory Gardner (R-CO).

Banking

Cannabis Life Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Award-winning actor, and famed Star Trek captain, Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE, has become the latest to endorse broader cannabis legislation, particularly in the United Kingdom. The post Sir Patrick Stewart calls for medical cannabis legalization in the UK appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

We discussed a number of topics, including: My first-hand experience with CBD and my path to representing businesses in the cannabis industry. Some of the biggest legal challenges that cannabis businesses face, such as the lack of access to banking, and merchant processing. Rod Kight is an international hemp lawyer.

Hemp

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 31, 2023

If this sounds familiar, it’s because they passed legislation on this topic before , only to have it vetoed by Governor John Carney (D). Although the Senate passed an adult-use legalization bill by a large margin, House leadership did not schedule the measure for a hearing in time to meet a legislative deadline. Stay tuned!

Dispensary

SpeedWeed

JULY 10, 2021

Adult-use cannabis legislation has yet to be formally introduced this year in the Pennsylvania Legislature, but the state’s medical cannabis program was expanded June 30. Tom Wolf signs legislation to expand the state’s medical cannabis program June 30. . Signed by Democratic Gov. Most provisions in H.B. View original article.

Access

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

Navigating Regulation & Legislation: Where Are We Really Headed? The marijuana industry’s ever-evolving regulatory and legislative updates create layers of complexities and hurdles for businesses and investors – but can also generate ample opportunities. Smoking Hot Topics: Capital Markets. Moderator | Scott Moskol.

Banking

Veriheal

APRIL 15, 2022

While most residents in these states only need to have a qualifying condition to get access, residents who belong to certain professions—such as healthcare workers—are prohibited from consumption regardless of medical need. Several council members are in support of allowing first responders access to the medical cannabis program in the state.

Access

SpeedWeed

MARCH 4, 2021

Wyoming just introduced legislation that could bring a legal cannabis industry to the predominantly conservative state. . I appreciate the Legislature’s Recalibration Committee’s hard work on this topic and look forward to their proposals.”. The post Wyoming Introduces Legislation to Regulate Cannabis appeared first on SpeedWeed.

Legislation

SpeedWeed

MARCH 15, 2021

Initially, a hearing was scheduled for this past Sunday, but the topic has now been pulled and won’t be discussed at this time. This is stressful for advocates, as New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham wants to go ahead and get legalization under way, and only gave state senators this week to approve legislation.

Legislation

Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. The changes outlined by the bill are poised to go into effect by the end of next year.

Legalization

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Today we are announcing that after careful review, the FDA has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. Could Congress pass the sort of legislation the FDA is asking for? Well, maybe. RE-SCHEDULING Rep.

Food

Puff Puff Post

JUNE 5, 2019

It wasn’t until the movement by thousands of patients and patient advocates in the 1990’s that propelled the government to allow fair access to medical marijuana. Due to uncertainty and lack of controlling measures, the government further restricted medical cannabis access by preventing patients from having growing privileges.

Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 6, 2021

Dashevsky advises clients on legal issues and legislative developments in the highly regulated cannabis industry. She represents clients on topics ranging from state-level licensing issues in multiple jurisdictions, to cannabis product labeling and marketing, to helping businesses develop appropriate internal policies and procedures.

Compliance

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At-large board member Andrew Turnage, Executive Director at the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. These special committees are engaged in facilitating cross-state discussion on relevant regulatory topics, tracking regulatory and policy differences across states, and – where appropriate – drafting guidance on specific issues.

Compliance

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. The latest news emerges one week after the legislation was considered during a hearing. However, the measure was rereferred in early August.

Legalization

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s been a while since the Senators took their seats – let’s hope they can get some progress with their suggested legislation. Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic.

Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

Patients

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’. Today’s Cannabis Equity legislation sets us on a path towards restoring harms created by the War on Drugs, and City and State policies,” said Councilmember Mosqueda.

Legislation

The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There were bills introduced during the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions to reduce the penalties for possession and jumpstart the licensing process, but they did not pass. But the law required the medical program to be overseen by a governor-appointed board and there was no legal access to cannabis, so no patients were ever served.

Law

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. Allowing hemp to be used in F&B and supplements.

Law

Veriheal

JANUARY 11, 2024

Last June, Rhode Island began working on legislation that would decriminalize the possession of magic mushrooms. Psilocybin has been an increasing topic of interest as a treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues. What’s Permitted Under the New Proposal?

Cultivation

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 9, 2019

Volatile Access to Banking. Lack of access to banking in the industry is the current norm, and it ultimately helps keep cannabis in the shadows and out of reach of full legitimacy and transparency. And all court cases on the topic (with the exception of C.H.A.M.P.) Oppressive Federal Taxation. .

Banking

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Unfortunately, this lack of access to banking and other financial resources has caused many security risks and issues for cannabis businesses, their owners, their employees, and the consumers they serve. On March 30, the Pennsylvania State Senate Banking & Insurance Committee advanced a piece of legislation known as Senate Bill (SB) 1167.

Banking

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

That’s why Felzkowski is sponsoring bipartisan legislation to allow medical marijuana in Wisconsin as a “compassionate option for those who need relief.”. The Legislature should get this done in bipartisan fashion so desperate patients have access to this helpful drug. The bill deserves swift bipartisan passage.

Law

SpeedWeed

JUNE 4, 2021

State lawmakers in Louisiana approved a bill on Wednesday that allows patients in the state’s medical marijuana program to access smokable forms of cannabis. The governor is expected to sign the legislation, according to multiple reports in local media. John Bel Edwards. Shreveport’s revised ordinance is similar to HB 652.

Access

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

This legislation has the potential to boost New York State’s economy by potentially creating a $1.7 1617), known as MRTA, this legislative session in Albany. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mary Kruger at 585-469-6731 , or email at rocnorml@rocnorml.org.

Marijuana

Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

In a statement to The Denver Post, Natural Medicine Colorado—which sponsored the act—said “the measure is designed to prioritize mental health and healing, while balancing safety and access.” ” The spokesperson added, “Those are the sole motivations for the design of the initiative.

Legalization