Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

A licensed medical marijuana cultivator in Ohio has teamed up with a nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated people to provide an employment education program for past cannabis offenders. The new jobs program will be open to those with prior marijuana-related offenses including cannabis possession, sales or cultivation on their records.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Thursday, the Success Centers launched its Equity Pathways Industry Apprenticeship Program , which seeks to boost B lack employment and place Black San Franciscans into full-time positions in the cannabis industry – an industry with notoriously underrepresentation from the Black community.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

CanMar Recruitment is looking for a Director of Business Development and Partnerships for our client in Montreal, Quebec. As Director of Business Development and Partnerships, you are responsible for leading and accelerating business analysis, sourcing, and deal flow activities. About Our Client. About the Role. Requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They also support a social equity program that provides opportunities to those disproportionally hurt by the war on drugs. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). The deadline to be considered for SEP Cohort Three is September 17, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is now accepting applications from individuals who have been impacted by the War on Drugs and are interested in joining the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program (SEP). The deadline to be considered for SEP Cohort Three is September 17, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program. Full story at .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

WORCESTER, MA— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) hosted a virtual orientation seminar on Thursday, March 3 for participants of the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation Social Equity Program. Ancillary: Those with existing skills directly transferable to supporting cannabis businesses. identify as male and 26.1%

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. By: Health Care Innovation Team.

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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. Texas Residents Fuel a “Little Amsterdam” in New Mexico New Mexico’s recreational cannabis program officially began in 2012.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a measure by Mayor London Breed to update the city’s social equity program. The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure from Mayor London Breed updating the city’s social equity program, CBS San Francisco reports. Read more at .

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Attend our CGBN launch event to learn more about our program! Meet other sustainable businesses, hear about our new program, and get some questions answered at our in person and virtual application “clinic”! Register for our CGBN launch event to learn more about our program! Program overview.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Indigenous Cannabis Product (BCICP) program. The program will highlight cannabis products from B.C.-based The launch of this new program demonstrates the Province’s commitment to supporting Indigenous participation in B.C.’s The Province developed program details in collaboration with the First Nations Leadership Council.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2021

Hemp Roundtable, the hemp industry’s national business advocacy organization, today announced the addition of Hannah Johannes, Natasha Cuda, and James Shorris to its roster of officers for 2021. Here’s the press release that landed this morning at CLR. WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Hannah Johannes, Secretary.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) has extended the application deadline for the third cohort of its Social Equity Program (SEP) until Monday, November 15. Course content from previous cohorts is immediately available to approved Cohort Three Participants, prior to the start of their programming in the coming months.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Cannabis Council and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launched the Pathways to the C-Suite Internship program; the program places college seniors and recent college graduates with cannabis executives for mentorship. The program requires students to be U.S. citizens or a have permit to work in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A’Esha Goins, chair of the Cannabis Advisory Committee Subcommittee on Social Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, is starting a six month program called Pathway To Ownership to teach members of minority communities how to be part of the cannabis industry, starting with cannabis lounges.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) has extended the application deadline for the third cohort of its Social Equity Program (SEP) until Monday, November 15. Course content from previous cohorts is immediately available to approved Cohort Three Participants, prior to the start of their programming in the coming months.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In FY2023, 28 new dispensaries that were not connected to existing dispensaries opened for business in Illinois. Another unreached “Essential Projects” goal from last year’s report included the implementation of “a new ‘Seed to Sale’ program that has been modernized to better serve the people of Illinois.”

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

A 2017 survey from Marijuana Business Daily found that 81% of American cannabis business owners and founders were white and 10% of cannabis business founders identified as Hispanic/Latino or Black. of business owners in the industry, per Leafly’s Jobs Report 2021. Many Black cannabis businesses can’t secure funding.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

Elixinol was among the first brands to receive the USHA certification seal when the program started in 2018. Siciliano’s appointment is part of the Authority’s advocacy partnership with the U.S. He also served as President/CFO for Canna Security America, turning the business into the second largest security company within the industry.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Understanding these trends is vital for businesses to effectively meet consumer needs and stay competitive in the market. Regulatory Framework and Policy Implications The regulatory framework governing the medical marijuana industry has profound implications for businesses, consumers, and society as a whole.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2020

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Initiated a patient voucher program for eligible patients. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. 13th protest again focuses on the struggles within Pennsylvania’s very restrictive medical marijuana program. Employers and law enforcement are also playing catch up to the new laws.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Signs of New Times. Starting Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

Widely respected by the Arcview team and among members of the investment community, Finkle brings extensive experience in business operations, investment management, and fundraising from seed to growth capital. Most recently, Finkle led Arcview Ventures as CEO and co-founded The Arcview Collective Fund in 2018. ”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The CRTA transfers authority over the Medical Cannabis Program from the Department of Health to the OCM, and in process overhauls some aspects of the program. A framework for an ambitious social and economic equity program aimed to right the wrongs of the war on drugs is partially laid out in the CRTA.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 18, 2022

New Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Mentorship Program designed to help communities historically impacted by high poverty and enforcement of cannabis prohibitions OLYMPIA, WA – In 2020, the Washington State Legislature determined that additional efforts are necessary to reduce barriers to entry to the cannabis industry for individuals (..)

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Douglas Throckmorton, M.D.,

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. Taxation should be established in a manner that transitions the unregulated market to a viable legal industry that empowers small business owners to thrive. The UCBA write. AB 45 – Industrial Hemp Products.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Vertically-integrated cannabis retailer donates a portion of sales from its in-house flower brand to outreach programs. Perfect Union completed a trial of the program in May 2021 and collected $5,000 for the Last Prisoner Project , an organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The purpose of the Mentorship Program will be to inform, educate, and assist potential social equity licensee applicants, by getting them up to speed with the current medical licensees. Program modules will be done online and begin running weekly. Program will continue until the social equity licenses are issued.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

The clinics will be hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a long-standing partner of Trulieve, whose mission is focused on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health and wellness in the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

They are available nationwide and to people around the globe, utilizing Prime for Life®, an evidence-based motivational prevention, intervention and pretreatment program specifically designed for adults who make high-risk choices. CENTER CITY, Minn.–(BUSINESS See RecoveryGo.org for more details and resources. Contacts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 20, 2019

House of Representatives soundly approved by a 267-165 vote an amendment protects state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. territories from implementing their adult-use and medical marijuana programs. In ‘historic vote,’ US House protects state-legal cannabis programs. Department of Justice.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The main objective of our ‘Changing Legacies’ program is to create an ecosystem of support, partnership and hope for that better future. The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration and policy advocacy to reduce reliance on incarceration. Clean Slate NY (501c3). Massachusetts.

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