Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Additionally, TerrAscend will debut “Cookies Corners” in all three Apothecarium dispensaries in New Jersey. At 18, Berner, known today as a prolific Bay Area rapper, entrepreneur and Cookies founder, served as the general manager of “Hemp Center,” a medical cannabis dispensary in San Francisco. BOONTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS

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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.”

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Update : HR 1647 was approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee on 3/12/20. Legislation is pending, S. Update : H. MA resident?

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Legislation Access Patients THC 186

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

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. Without that stipulation, the toughest punishment for a minor charged with a psilocybin offense would involve compulsory entry into a drug education program.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation is pending, 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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs.

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Legislation Hemp Access Patients 166

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. CA resident? ME resident? NV resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 135

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. NH resident?

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NORML

MARCH 22, 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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? DE resident? KS resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 135

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

. “Chris Goldstein, a local organizer with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, said the ban was bad for patients and sent a signal to the industry that it’s not wanted in Philadelphia.” ” Read more from The Philadelphia Tribune ! ” Read more from WHYY ! . ” Read more from Fox 7 !

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Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 119

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.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 144

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, 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? Send a DE resident? HI resident? IA resident?

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

“For better or worse, you won’t see organic cannabis at your dispensary or offered by your delivery service any time soon. By leveraging designations like Hollie’s Beyond Compliant certification, dispensary buyers have a clearer picture of the farm’s environmental practices. Cannabis Can’t Be Officially Called Organic.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. AZ resident? CO resident? Connecticut.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 145

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. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. AZ resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical expansion. Connecticut.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 173

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. Dispensaries are adopting in-store surveillance systems to protect profits.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The next thing that comes is conference,” said Chelsea Wise, founder of advocacy group Marijuana Justice, in a phone interview with Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. Wise and others have highlighted several key issues that need to be addressed for the state to achieve equitable legalization. Where are things now?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Advocacy Groups Celebrate. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws. Connecticut is on the cusp of becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis. Designated public consumption facilities are permitted under the law in municipalities with 50,000 residents or more.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

While serving as district attorney in San Francisco and as US Attorney in California, she enforced laws that saw many go to jail for marijuana offenses and oversaw a period where raids on medical marijuana dispensaries spiked. It is estimated that 3,500 individuals will be eligible for expungement. (1/4/19),

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