Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. For fiscal year 2021, that 20 percent share of cannabis excise revenue ($112.37

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies announced today licensing agreements with TerrAscend NJ LLC, a subsidiary of TerrAscend Corp. Cookies ’ seed-to-sale business allows for complete quality control at every step—from cultivation and production to customers’ end retail experience. BOONTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS

Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

These policies should reflect updated changes to the law on marijuana usage and clearly state the impact of marijuana usage on federal employment. Charlie Crist of Florida along with protections for financial institutions to engage in activities with state-legal cannabis businesses. The language was included by Rep.

Chronic Pain 170

Chronic Pain Policy Packaging State Laws 170

Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Board of Pharmacy Operated Outside of Its Authority The latest rolling by Judge Joe Hardy, however, establishes that the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy did not hold the authority to regulate cannabis under state law and ordered the agency to remove cannabis’s listing from the state’s CSA.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Medicine Cannabis Advocacy 98

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

State laws regulating ownership and control items always must be taken into account, but the bottom line is that voting rights and economic rights are two very different things in cannabis businesses, just like anywhere else. And there are a million ways to dice it up.

Advocacy 62

Advocacy Data Cannabis State Laws 62

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill 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 cannabis. CO resident? FL resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 247

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 247

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ( CDTFA ) is the California cannabis agency that oversees state-level cannabis taxation. California hints at enforcement?

Collective 73

Collective Hemp Cannabis Programs 73

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The ACLU of Maine says state regulators should eliminate a requirement that multiple video cameras be placed inside and outside adult-use cannabis businesses, arguing that doing so violates Maine’s ban on facial recognition surveillance. The Maine Press Herald reports.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Policy Data Retail 52

The Joint Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Utah officials on Friday granted eight medical marijuana cultivation licenses to businesses that are both from Utah and those from outside the state reports the Associated Press. As noted by the AP, that’s two short of the 10 growers allowed under state law, but regulators are “hoping to ensure a supply-and-demand balance.”

Legalization 44

Legalization Marijuana Advocacy Cultivation 44

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Under Massachusetts law, an accommodation for an employee’s medical marijuana use is not per se unreasonable – despite possession of marijuana being illegal under Federal law. The employer thus has the burden to prove that a medical marijuana accommodation would pose an undue hardship to their business.

Policy 52

Policy Safety Law Patients 52

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. This regulatory body ensures that Maryland’s MMJ program maintains the highest standards and remains in compliance with state laws.

Chronic Pain 98

Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards. Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

Law 45

Law Policy Programs Topical 45

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.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Treatment Education 52

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2980 / Senate Bill 2023, 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.

Legislation 111

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 111

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 6/11/2019 at 9:30am in the State Capitol, room 4202. CA resident? OR resident?

Legislation 121

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 121

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?

Legislation 168

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Twelve years in there has been immense progress and maturation at the business level for cannabis licensees. This post is dedicated to the top ten list of which arrows all cannabis companies, regardless of state, size, culture, or market share, must have in their business quivers in 2022. 1. Intellectual property.

Business 85

Business Compliance Compliance Banking 85

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.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

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.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against prospective employees who legally consume cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. CA resident?

Legislation 171

Legislation Hemp Access Patients 171

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. 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. CA resident? ME resident? NV resident?

Legislation 139

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 139

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?

Legislation 181

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 181

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. The measure would require the Department of Health and Senior Services to prioritize licensing applications submitted by women and minority owned business applicants.

Legislation 201

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 201

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. CO resident?

Legislation 164

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 164

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.

Legislation 139

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 139

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 148

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 148

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. CA resident? DE resident? Legislation is pending, S.

Legislation 192

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 192

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.

Legislation 192

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 192

The Joint Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Want to start your own cannabis business? And there are very few signs of the cannabis business slowing down. Before going deeper into it, make sure you have the license to operate legally in the state you are living in. Know your State Laws. And different states have different approaches to that.

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Recreational State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

and her clients have ranged from national advocacy groups and investors to direct and ancillary operators cannabis industry. Who’s been spending more time on the business and now you have litigation. So, in Jersey, you had a lot of advocacy groups, right, and you had a lot of interest, right.

Digestion 49

Digestion Law Legislation Programs 49

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.

Legislation 171

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 171

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. CO resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

Legislation 153

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 153

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Serves as the primary point of contact on regulatory and cannabis compliance matters for state cannabis regulators and local regulators and government officials. Serves as a technical resource for business and other functions regarding regulatory and cannabis compliance matters.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Environment 52

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. Senate Bill 34, which 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. CA resident?

Legislation 157

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 157

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.

Legislation 109

Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 109