NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Update : SB 34 was approved by the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee on 4/3/19.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. CA resident?

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

A bill to remove certain restrictions on social cannabis consumption sites was killed in Denver, Colorado’s city council. Meanwhile, members of the Fairbanks, Alaska city council approved an ordinance to allow on-site cannabis consumption at licensed retail outlets. CA resident? CA resident? CA resident? CO resident?

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2022

Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary opened for business, Thailand announced its giveaway of 1 million cannabis plants, and Vermont awarded its first cannabis cultivation license. Friday the 13th marked the grand opening of actor and cannabis advocate Woody Harrelson’s new dispensary-consumption lounge hybrid, The Woods.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. AB 1465 (Bloom) would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Update : Ab 1465 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. CA resident?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the legal language contained in Arkansans for Marijuana Reform’s proposed constitutional amendment, the measure seeks to legalize the consumption of 2 ounces of cannabis concentrates and 4 ounces of cannabis flower as well as the cultivation of six mature plants and six seedlings for personal use.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2024

Colorado Ballot Proposal Would Allow Concealed Carry Permits for Cannabis Users A proposed law in Colorado , backed by the advocacy group Guns for Everyone, seeks to allow cannabis users permits to carry concealed guns. This phenomenon is so common that Cannabis Business Executive deemed it “ Little Amsterdam.”

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

The successes of cannabis businesses are now a part of the mainstream conversation and considered big business, while the rights and protections for medical cannabis patients have been sidelined. So while a cannabis business can join their local chamber of commerce, a patient in hospice can be denied access to medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. –(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies today announced the upcoming opening of its first-ever U.S. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

“That’s why dozens of NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition and other reforms ranging from depenalization and expungement, to workplace drug testing and social consumption.”. Grower Advocacy Council and the Mass. Patient Advocacy Alliance to Host Second Annual Harvest Cup. “We

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

At a more local level, members of Las Vegas, Nevada’s city council approved legislation to allow cannabis consumption lounges. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1230, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. AL resident? CO resident?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Understanding these trends is vital for businesses to effectively meet consumer needs and stay competitive in the market.

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Veriheal

JUNE 6, 2022

” AB 2691 recently passed through the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. Wood released this statement to the media: “It is no secret that cannabis businesses throughout the state are struggling, whether it’s taxes, compliance cost, competing with the illicit market or other challenges.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? MRTA provides for the legal production and consumption of marijuana by individuals age 21 and older; establishes licensing requirements, including fees; and includes a social and economic equity plan intended to promote diversity in the industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Since 2015, Duane Morris’ Cannabis Industry Group has represented businesses and individuals at every level of the commercial cannabis (marijuana and hemp) ecosystem. in evaluating the regulatory and business considerations pertinent to entering into the cannabis space. cannabis company.

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NORML

JULY 3, 2019

“A local marijuana advocacy group in Rochester, NORML, and other community groups released a report that found Monroe County had the fifth-highest arrest rates for low-level marijuana-related offenses in the state, outside of New York City.” ” Read more from The Business Journal ! ” Read more from Vice !

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

Despite the fact that cannabis also isn’t approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration, advocacy organizations claim that smoking cannabis is a viable treatment for a number of behavioral and health issues, ranging from tension and worry to Frontotemporal disease and Parkinson’s disease (FDA). billion by 2024.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. Public cannabis consumption is prohibited, as well as the use of the plant in spaces where tobacco smoking is forbidden. The law evolved to become what is now known as Act 86.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Partnering with local businesses expands outreach. Cannabis education advocates responsible consumption. Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Ensure compliance with local regulations and restrictions regarding cannabis consumption at the event.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Bob Hertzberg [D], SB 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 639, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. Legislation has been re-introduced by Sen. CA resident? OR resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

“We have an opportunity today to move forward in the process to undo some of the harm that has been done and to create a system of regulation that works for Minnesota consumers and businesses while ensuring an opportunity in this new market for communities that have been most affected by prohibition,” she added.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Advocacy Groups Celebrate. Licensed retailers will be subject to both state and local regulations, and local municipalities may impose moratoriums on cannabis-related businesses. Designated public consumption facilities are permitted under the law in municipalities with 50,000 residents or more. ” Unions Have High Hopes.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Update : AB 1465 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? CA resident? Delaware.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 639, to allow the social consumption of cannabis by adults in licensed and regulated establishments. The bill allows the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to issue licenses for permanent cannabis consumption venues as well as cannabis events. OR resident? South Carolina.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Mendelson’s bill gives licensing priority to existing medical marijuana businesses and local residents who are social equity applicants – including those convicted of cannabis-related offenses and/or living in impoverished areas of DC. Bowser’s bill does not give any preference to existing marijuana business in the District.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Ancillary: Those with existing skills directly transferable to supporting cannabis businesses. Other significant articulable demonstration of past experience in or business practices that promote economic empowerment in Areas of Disproportionate Impact.”.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. Update : SB 51 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 7/9/19. CA resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Update : AB 1465 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? Burton Hearing Room.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy. The City of Las Vegas began drafting ordinances for social consumption this year, and we were proud to show up and voice our concerns on the record. We look forward to building this program out even more in 2019! Visit lvnorml.org/patients for more info.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Update : HB 1089 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee at 1:30 on 2/19/2020 in Room LSB-A. CO resident?

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. Update : SB 2023 was approved by the House Judiciary Criminal Committee on 5/29/19. IL resident?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

For many, including those who have been in the cannabis business for decades, prohibition still runs strong, even in areas that have legalized or decriminalized cannabis. In addition to its public policy and advocacy efforts towards legalization, Hawthorne has committed $2.5 Around 80% of cannabis business owners are white.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“The changes proposed by Elder would stifle growth in the cannabis industry, continue to squeeze out small businesses, which are already struggling in the industry, and return to a ‘war on drugs’ type of police enforcement.”. RELATED: California’s Cannabis Industry Marred by Limited Supply Chain and Heavy Tax Burden. Former Gov. 1, 2022.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980, to amend the Illinois Banking Act and the Illinois Credit Union Act in a manner that facilitates banks and other financial institutions to safely conduct transactions with licensed marijuana businesses. IL resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. MD resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

On January 16 , Florida NORML chapters will head to Tallahassee (Florida Capitol, Third Floor Rotunda) to lobby for marijuana legalization to include home cultivation, cafes, cultivation centers, and fair and equitable business entrance fees. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The city’s Office of Cannabis issues permits for cannabis businesses, regulates cannabis retail sites, and assists organizations that want to sell cannabis at community events. Gooch said her job touches on many areas of the law – from public health and police codes to business law, and a host of state cannabis regulations. “It

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