Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to cultivate marijuana for research purposes. We can study the cannabis people are using across the country under state law right now. People are investing resources in legislation and advocacy efforts designed to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. The possibilities are endless.

DEA 52

DEA Clinical Trials Advocacy Legislation 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

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 5595, to permit the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over. The measure allows adults to cultivate up to six cannabis plants in their own homes; provides for the expungement of prior cannabis possession convictions; and allows for home deliveries.

Legislation 164

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 164

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?

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

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

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

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.

Legislation 160

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 160

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The cultivation, processing, and dispensing of MMJ products have created a web of economic opportunities. Revenue Generation: Maryland’s MMJ program generates revenue for the state, which can be reinvested in public services and healthcare initiatives. It oversees licensing, quality control, and patient access.

Chronic Pain 98

Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

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. Update : HB 238 was heard by the House Committee on Downsizing State Government on 5/1/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation. ME resident?

Legislation 165

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 The expungement filing fee, California state law allows counties to charge up to $150 expungement filing fee… and that ends up as an impediment on top of the compounding effects of being low income.

Programs 52

Programs Policy State Laws Cultivation 52

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.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

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. Now the activist group awaits approval from the attorney general on both the official measure title and summary it submitted.

Decriminalization 40

Decriminalization Advocacy Collective Education 40

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Update : H. MA resident?

Legislation 189

Legislation Access Patients THC 189

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, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (an amendment to SB 7), to regulate the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of adult-use marijuana. CA resident? IL resident?

Legislation 137

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 137

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

If you have a home cultivation ID card, you can grow up to six flowering plants, six nonflowering plants, and six clones. Once your application has been submitted, the state will process your application within 30 days. It’s not illegal under Missouri state law to own or purchase a firearm while you also have a medical marijuana card.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Treatment Education 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

By prioritizing safety measures, dispensaries not only cultivate trust and confidence among prospective customers but also uphold a commitment to providing a safe environment for individuals seeking access to medical cannabis products in Ohio.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Marijuana Education 52

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. NV resident?

Legislation 179

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

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. NV resident?

Legislation 111

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 111

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 136

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“Even after this bill passes there will still be work to do to give adults in Illinois access to cannabis without having to purchase it from a limited amount of stores and cultivators.” “If it’s state law, it [should be] state law everywhere,” she says, criticizing all the exemptions.

Decriminalization 120

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 120

Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

Rhode Island has joined the list of states that have eased the restrictions on using and cultivating psilocybin mushrooms. The legislation permits Rhode Islanders to possess 1 ounce of psilocybin and cultivate magic mushrooms for personal use. His advocacy brings the drug reform movement to Capitol Hill.

Access 98

Access Legalization Research and Development Legislation 98

NORML

MARCH 29, 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 167

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 167

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Update : AB 286 will be heard by the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/9/19 at 9:30am in State Capitol Room 4202. California. CA resident? Send a DE resident? HI resident? OR resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 188

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. “Over the years, the media has repeatedly characterized cannabis cultivation as either energy-sucking indoor grows or backwoods farms that unleash rodenticides on wildlife.

Packaging 59

Packaging Cannabis Cultivation Agriculture 59

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.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Environment 52

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expungement expansion. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 45, to amend certain marijuana penalties for juvenile offenders. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders.

Legislation 108

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. California. Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. CA resident?

Legislation 153

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 153

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.

Banking 52

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. Senate Bill 893 would establish a pilot program for the purpose of studying the growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation.

Legislation 148

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 148

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Legislation is pending, House Bill 708 / Senate Bill 686, to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. AZ resident?

Legislation 176

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 176

Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2023

Within the first 16 months, the agency can approve a maximum of 30 cannabis retail licenses, 30 production licenses, 60 cultivation licenses, and five testing licenses. Lawmakers have explained that the money would be used on restorative justice and to reduce the state’s prison population.

Recreational 92

Recreational Legalization Legislation Advocacy 92

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 !

Advocacy 180

Advocacy Legislation Decriminalization Policy 180

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

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2019

Bottom Line.

Programs 61

Programs Chronic Pain Law Cannabis 61

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.

Legalization 122

Legalization Policy Retail Cultivation 122

NORML

JANUARY 15, 2019

Members of Congress in recent years have approved amendments protecting those who engage in the state-sanctioned use and dispensing of medical cannabis from undue prosecution by the Department of Justice.

Programs 277

Programs Legalization Marijuana Policy 277

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

1/4/19), SB 5131: Amends the state’s medical cannabis law so that qualified medical marijuana patients and designated providers can purchase immature plants, clones, or seeds from a licensed producer. It is estimated that 3,500 individuals will be eligible for expungement. (1/4/19),

Marijuana 278

Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 278