MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The cultivation, processing, and dispensing of MMJ products have created a web of economic opportunities. New businesses have emerged, and existing companies have expanded to support the industry’s various needs. The positive effects extend to patients, families, caregivers, and local businesses.

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Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

The measure would impose a civil penalty of $200 for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, as well as for the cultivation of up to two marijuana plants. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. ND resident? ND resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

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. NORML Women of WA 4th Annual Lobby Day. Memphis NORML Lobby Day.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

The first MMJ dispensaries in Missouri opened for business in 2020, and since then, the MO dispensaries list has quickly grown from a small handful to almost 200. The MO dispensaries list has grown to over 200 businesses. Once your application has been submitted, the state will process your application within 30 days.

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Dispensary Patients Treatment Education 52

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. CO resident? ME resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 160

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, to regulate the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of adult use marijuana. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. IL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Even the states with the highest grades have areas for improvement. Programs Can’t Reach Full Potential Without Change in Federal Law.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. CA resident? IL resident? ME resident? NV resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 133

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. IL resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 175

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 133

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on 4/1/2019.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 162

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 : HB 19-1230 was approved by the House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor on 4/2/19.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 184

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

While many of California’s cultivators practice organic- style farming, the federal government holds the trademark on the U.S. Yet, in order to market a business’s commitment to consumer safety and environmental integrity, these values need to be communicated—but how?” Cannabis Can’t Be Officially Called Organic.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a proactive leader, the Chief Counsel, Regulatory Law will build, lead and develop a team of Legal & Compliance associates with responsibility for executing the regulatory vision and strategy for the company across our 14+ states and 65+ local jurisdictions where we operate our cultivation, processing and dispensary facilities.

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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. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 108

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. California. CA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 149

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The bill aims to provide reparations to communities most often targeted by law enforcement, by giving grants to local organizations that provide wealth building services for targeted communities. The legislation is currently sponsored by nearly 30 state legislators and has staunch support from the cannabis industry.

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Banking Legislation Hemp Programs 52

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Update : AB 286 was heard by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. Update : Ab 1465 was approved by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. CA resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 142

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 171

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Although cannabis remains federally illegal, as a medical or recreational user of cannabis, you still have rights when it comes to your personal healthcare, law enforcement encounters, your employment, your housing, transportation, and your individual privacy. All private cultivation, trade, possession and uses are vindicated.

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Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session. “The Texas chapter of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted an advocacy training day on Saturday with Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition.” ” Read more from WTKR News 3 !

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Other criteria include people who were incarcerated for the sale, possession or cultivation of cannabis or had a parent, spouse or child who was imprisoned for such an offense. Advocacy Groups Celebrate. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws. MPP noted that S.B.

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NORML

JANUARY 15, 2019

In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses.

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Programs Legalization Marijuana Policy 278

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

States like Massachusetts have put a lot of work into implementing common sense marijuana regulations – and they have the right to enforce their own marijuana policies. The federal government needs to get out of the business of outlawing marijuana.” ” – Press Release Announcing the STATES Act of 2017, 06/07/18.

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