Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards that oversee marijuana legalization in Virginia. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. Creighton of Richmond, Co-Founder, The Jackson Ward Collective. WTKR reports. Michael Jerome Massie, Esq. Rasheeda N.

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Legalization Research and Development Safety Advocacy 105

NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Las Vegas NORML has once again found themselves busy with many types of advocacy for patient and consumer rights, both statewide and federally. Last Saturday at NuLeaf, Las Vegas NORML collected dozens of signatures from consumers who support such a comprehensively reformative bill. ” Learn more at www.lvnorml.org.

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Collective Advocacy Legislation Policy 114

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Responsible policy prioritizes public health and safety and promotes the viability of both California’s legal cannabis industry and the legal hemp industry. . Taxation should be established in a manner that transitions the unregulated market to a viable legal industry that empowers small business owners to thrive.

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Cannabinoids Policy Advocacy Hemp 95

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. However, this study speaks to another dire need for the future: better data collection. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis?

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2020

The Senators write: Over the last decade, there has been a clear shift in public opinion toward supporting the legalization of cannabis in the United States. States collected an estimated $1.3 billion in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales in 2018.

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Business Access Policy Legislation 312

NORML

MAY 5, 2020

The information collected in this survey is kept confidential and will only be used for NORML’s internal organizational purposes to better improve our programming. Together we will legalize marijuana nationwide and ensure the rights of responsible consumers are protected. How did you celebrate 4/20? Thanks for all you do.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

Advocacy groups consider the move harassment of business owners. Cannabis products are legal in Kansas only with very small amounts of hemp-derived THC. The move frustrates advocates holding out hope that the Kansas Legislature will take final steps later this month to seal a deal that would legalize medical marijuana.

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THC Advocacy Hemp State Laws 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 21, 2021

New York State is on the cusp of legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Will it have the social and economic impact many legislators and advocacy groups hope for? Both bills seek to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana and provide an economic boost to communities disproportionately impacted by the decades-long war on drugs.

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Business Legalization Consumption Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Launched in 2021, the USCC says it “combines the collective resources of many of the largest cannabis companies, prominent advocacy organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals.”

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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. The Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is the regulatory agency for the legal cannabis market in Virginia.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As part of the series, Ayr has partnered with numerous not-for-profit and community organizations with expertise in social justice and legal and criminal justice reform. The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is a leader in community-based alternatives to incarceration and policy advocacy to reduce reliance on incarceration.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

today announced new economic data detailing the potential impact of federal cannabis legalization in the United States. The federal legalization of medical and adult-use cannabis would create $86 billion in additional U.S. states have enacted legal state cannabis programs. Federal legalization would create $86 billion in U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2019

These bills would legalize the personal possession of one ounce or less of cannabis and would regulate and tax the adult-use and retail sale. Taxing marijuana sales at three-percent, which will be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist. Some highlights of this landmark legislation are-.

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Law Marijuana Legislation Retail 139

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Director’s Office Division provides support for the Director and department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, enterprise planning, communications and taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting and budgeting, contracts, facilities and purchasing, and security. Job : Legal.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement.

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Media Marijuana Policy Legalization 232

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Some industries, like cannabis, suffer from over-regulation, overwhelming smaller businesses with the legal costs of compliance. But collective bargaining comes with its downsides. Understanding the social and political landscape that influences regulation will help inform one’s advocacy.

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Business Advocacy Policy Legislation 74

NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

When NORML was founded in 1970, roughly 12% of Americans supported legalizing marijuana. Currently sixty-five percent of adults nationwide support ending marijuana prohibition and establishing a regulated market where responsible consumers can legally purchase marijuana. But there’s still plenty of work to do.

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Policy Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation 199

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

The grant funding was made available through the collection of marijuana-related sales tax revenues. A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. million) have awarded $1.2

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Decriminalization Programs Collective Cannabis 97

NORML

JUNE 4, 2020

Cannabis legalization may not be the end all fix – we need to re-educate law enforcement to police without racial discrimination or disparity. More importantly, we must collectively impart change on an enforcement culture that encourages over-exerting its powers on communities of color. – Legal Aid Society NYC.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The nonpartisan center’s primary aim is to enhance Arkansans’ health by providing them with cooperative program development, evidence-rooted research, and social matter advocacy. Those two taxes, we’ve collected just under $50,000,000, 49.6 A Deep Dive Into Cannabis Consumer Data. million to be specific.”.

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Programs Research and Development Data Dispensary 96

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

When we saw that Massachusetts was the first place on the East Coast to legalize cannabis, we had to enter the market. With a deep commitment to restorative justice and progressive drug policy, Cookies actively works to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs through advocacy work and social equity initiatives.

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Seed-To-Sale Advocacy Business Retail 105

SpeedWeed

JULY 29, 2021

With the help of NBA Hall of Fame legend Allen Iverson, they are going to be able to get the word out through the partnership that legal cannabis is for everyone, and prisoners, notably people of color, should not be behind bars while others freely profit from cannabis legalization. . Photo courtesy of Viola.

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Strains Advocacy Extraction Collective 52

Veriheal

JULY 27, 2020

NORML Gives Back by Advocating for Legalization. NORML is a cannabis advocacy group that fights for the rights of cannabis users. Founder Keith Stroup decided to put his legal training to use to defend cannabis users and try to end the practice of treating them as criminals. FOCUS Keeps An Eye On Standard Development.

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Research and Development Chronic Pain Education Advocacy 62

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

As Oregon prepares to roll out the nation’s first legal psilocybin-assisted services program, there is a recognized need for the community to track adverse events and measure efficacy. The Maya platform empowers psychedelic researchers, providers, and participants to collectively chart psychedelic best practices.

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Research and Development Therapy Safety Clinical Trials 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They relinquished their bodies and minds to pursue a better life and future, but in return, felt the growing gulf of income inequality and the sting of discriminatory systems that restricted their access to education, health care, and legal power. Watch the video.

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Collective Education Access Legalization 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Oregon is all the buzz when it comes to the conversation of drugs and their legalization. The 2020 election saw Oregon put ALL drug legalization on its 2020 ballet. A “Yes on Measure 110” campaign that helped bring awareness to this effort was funded by the Drug Policy Alliance, an advocacy group based out of New York.

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Decriminalization Treatment Advocacy Policy 76

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

June 2018: Collected 79 Candidate Surveys from across Nevada. July 2018: Social Use Venue Advocacy. We hope that with the introduction of social lounges, tourists and residents will both have legal places to consume! It was amazing to see an increase in younger voters registering! July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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Education Media History Advocacy 106

NORML

OCTOBER 24, 2019

With many legislatures commencing their 2020 sessions in a matter of weeks, NORML is busy looking ahead and setting our legislative and advocacy priorities. The information collected in this survey is kept confidential and will only be used for NORML’s internal organizational purposes to better improve our programming.

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Advocacy Policy Collective Legislation 28

WeedAdvisor

APRIL 9, 2019

The precarious collection of customer information appears to be an issue once more at Toronto’s Hunny Pot dispensary, according to Global News. The potential gathering of consumer information became a concern in the early days of legalization, when experts warned customers to use cash rather than debit or credit to purchase marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

We are so excited to have secured the better future and collective voice we were looking for when we formed our union with UFCW.”. We are so excited to have secured the better future and collective voice we were looking for when we formed our union with UFCW. Full story at.

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Cultivation Collective Policy Food 105

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What’s more, over two-thirds of Americans support legalization, and 36 states have legalized medical and/or adult-use cannabis. The statement was signed by the following cannabis industry CEOs (alphabetical by last name) : David Alport, CEO of Bridge City Collective. Charlie Bachtell, CEO of Cresco Labs.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The ever-evolving legal landscape surrounding hemp cultivation can be overwhelming. Efforts are being made to support and uplift Black farmers through initiatives that provide financial assistance, mentorship, and advocacy. This is especially true for those who lack the necessary resources and support systems.

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Hemp Agriculture History Cultivation 98

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The collection of data for the final study was through focused interviews with a snowball sample of eight participants who have experienced trying to enter the cannabis industry in Western City, California. What public policy barriers are African Americans facing when attempting to enter the legal cannabis industry? References.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

CRIC represents the highest standards, ethics and best practices; provides effective promotion and advocacy of the industry; serves as a source of information and thought leadership; and is a forum for collective industry action. Cannabis Community’s “Not Done Yet Report Card” Gives Legalization a “D” Grade.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Amid plummeting prices for cannabis “flower” in the Golden State, Santa Barbara County is likely to collect only $10.8 Gavin Newsom was proposing to eliminate the $161-per-pound state tax on cannabis flowers, beginning July 1, in an effort to level the playing ground between legal operators and the state’s entrenched illegal market.

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Collective Cultivation Cannabis Business 52

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Together with the required $2,000 fee, an advocacy group by the name of Decriminalize California submitted ballot language to the state attorney general’s office in September. Legal Implications. Now the activist group awaits approval from the attorney general on both the official measure title and summary it submitted.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

Pursuing a tax regime that allows legal cannabis to compete with and ultimately eliminate the illicit market. CFA to Issue Recommendations for Federal Regulation of Legal Marijuana. Failure to correctly address any of these subtopics could stand to imperil both existing markets for legal marijuana and hamper U.S.

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