Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

This is what they are saying in their press release let’s hope it actually works out… In keeping with its commitment to develop a robust and diverse legal cannabis economy in B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Product (BCICP) program. The program will highlight cannabis products from B.C.-based

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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. Requirements such as the 1% THC cap, the listed qualifying conditions, and the ban on medical cannabis for smoking are all prescribed by law and thus not subject to review.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times. DE Medical Cannabis Centers: Columbia Care of Delaware: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Monrovia-Based Lab Acquisition Strengthens Cannabis Testing In California. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– PSI Labs , an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based ISO 17025 accredited Safety Compliance Facility that provides essential cannabis testing services, today announced its expansion into Southern California with the acquisition of pH Solutions, LLC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. However, the positioning of cannabis as a legitimate medical product produces some tensions with other regulatory frameworks. Background. Conclusion.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. It’s important to note that Texas has not decriminalized marijuana, so any possession or selling cannabis is still treated as a criminal offense. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program.

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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. Responsible policy prioritizes public health and safety and promotes the viability of both California’s legal cannabis industry and the legal hemp industry. .

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Those in possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution and will instead face a maximum $25 civil penalty. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Gillian Schauer has been named Executive Director of the Cannabis Regulators Association which has expanded to 35 member states and territories. Schauer previously founded and led a multi-state learning collaborative on public health and cannabis for state health officials. PORTLAND, OR. –

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Virginia is committed to legalizing cannabis the right way—by learning from other states, by listening to public health and safety experts, and by centering social equity,” said Governor Northam. Cannabis Control Authority (CCA). Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

What to Expect at Ohio Medical Cannabis Dispensaries In Ohio medical cannabis dispensaries, patients can anticipate a welcoming and professional environment focused on holistic wellness. While browsing, you’ll encounter a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, tinctures, and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Michigan-Based Cannabis Lab Grows Its Team, Continues Advocating for Consumer Safety and Industry Transparency. Guyton brings more than a decade of experience working in both cannabis and development with major universities and corporations. PSI Labs is also a founding member of the Leafly Certified Labs Program.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Cannabis was commonly utilized in various medicinal preparations and tinctures, and it was listed in the US Pharmacopeia until the early 20th century. Key milestones, such as California’s Proposition 215 in 1996, paved the way for a cascade of state initiatives legalizing medical cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

The Prairie State is the first state to legislatively regulate cannabis sales. ” Beginning January 1, 2020, Illinois residents who are 21 or older may legally possess up to 30 grams of cannabis, while those visiting from out-of-state may legally possess half that amount. .”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

After Missed Census Tract Mapping Deadline, First Meeting of Connecticut Cannabis Social Equity Council Concludes With Action Taken On Identifying Areas Of Disproportionate Impact and Establishment of Subcommittees. Grant Smith Ellis.com write. Nonetheless, having a quorum present today, the Council was able to convene and conduct business.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

SB 57 – which passed both houses – would have created a pilot program for overdose prevention sites in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles as an evidence-based intervention to curb drug overdose deaths. The continued criminalization of all drugs and the people who use them increases harms to public health and safety. ABOUT MAPS.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

According to an August 30 press release , the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County granted 3,643 petitions for expungement of cannabis-related charges since the process started last month. The cannabis conviction program was launched last July 13. ounces or less of cannabis—no more than 12.5

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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Douglas Throckmorton, M.D.,

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a medical patient advocacy group, has an annual report on the proficiency of states’ medical cannabis programs, assigning each a letter grade. States, where medicinal cannabis is legal, are awarded points on a scale of 1 to 100 and receive bonus points for improvements from the prior year.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later.

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Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 98

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. Demographic shifts also play a role, with older adults increasingly turning to medical cannabis for pain management and symptom relief.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Medical marijuana research, advocacy, and acceptance is on the rise – and that means more and more great news for Florida medical marijuana patients. When medical marijuana first hit the scene, doctors were hopeful that cannabis would help curb the opioid crisis. New Marijuana & Opioid Research. reduction. Case in point?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

According to a recent report released by the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative, “Oregon’s psilocybin therapy program provides a high-quality model for psychedelic healing in a non-prescription context that could be replicated in other states.”

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Promoting Research and Innovation The medical marijuana industry promotes research and innovation in the field of cannabis-based therapies. Seizure Control: For patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, certain cannabis-based treatments have shown remarkable effectiveness in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The state established the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) in 2015, leading to the creation of the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation and the introduction of a regulatory framework for MMJ dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 26, 2021

A study of data from across the country has found no evidence that the legalization of medical cannabis and the establishment of dispensaries encourages marijuana use by young people. Lower Cannabis Use Among 9th Graders. View original article.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Add onto that the difficulty of these unprecedented times, as a minority-owned business, we’re making it our priority to pay it forward and invest in the future leaders of cannabis who will break barriers and pave the way for innovation in this burgeoning industry. . Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners .

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a medical patient advocacy group, has an annual report on the proficiency of states’ medical cannabis programs, assigning each a letter grade. States, where medicinal cannabis is legal, are awarded points on a scale of 1 to 100 and receive bonus points for improvements from the prior year.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

AG Grewal Issues Cease-and-Desist Letters to Businesses that Evade State’s Cannabis Laws by Providing Free Marijuana “Gifts” to Customers. Warnings Are Latest Actions to Protect Integrity of New Jersey’s Regulated Cannabis Markets. NEWARK – As New Jersey implements the State’s new adult-use cannabis law, Attorney General Gurbir S.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

1617) this year, which would include legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult-use in New York, centered in justice and equity for victims of the War on Drugs. Safeguarding safety and public health through advertising restrictions, stringent quality control, harm reduction options, and public education.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Anthony is the founder President and Chief Investment Officer of NewLake Capital Partners, a leading cannabis net lease REIT. Founding Partner of Canna Advisors, a leading cannabis consulting firm in Boulder, Colorado. Working on multiple cannabis design projects throughout the U.S., In order of appearance. Anthony Coniglio.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Hochul named two additional Cannabis Control Board members weeks after the Senate confirmed previous appointees earlier this month. McDaniel, III and Jessica Garcia have been appointed to the board of Office of Cannabis Management. “I am confident Mr. . “I am confident Mr. McDaniel and Ms. ” Reuben R.

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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. California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) was scheduled to meet on March 27 for its first meeting of 2019.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE— Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. CANNABIS CONTROL AUTHORITY. Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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