Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

Morgan Fox has worked professionally as a cannabis policy reform advocate since 2008, and he has been directly involved in dozens of state ballot initiative campaigns to establish medical and adult-use cannabis programs, among other successful campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

“This critical effort works to correct that injustice by providing $100 million toward expungement programs and creating an investment fund for people of color and female entrepreneurs who wish to enter the lucrative legal cannabis industry.”

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Legislation Marijuana Policy Programs 242

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

These arrests do not promote public safety, cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and disproportionately impact the poor and communities of color. The Senate was very close to 21 votes and, with more education and advocacy; I believe we will get this legislation across the finish line.”

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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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NORML

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. 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

AUGUST 26, 2019

So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. And it took extensive, concerted efforts from marijuana law reform organizations like NORML to negotiate with Virginia’s Republican Party to get the program finally running.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/23/20 at 1:30pm. FL resident? IN resident? NH resident? NH resident? RI resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 250

CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Exceptions were again made for safety-sensitive positions. Medical Marijuana: Employee Rights & Safety. Find Out if You Qualify.

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Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 111

The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

Maine made changes to their marijuana program. Although NORML and other advocacy groups asked that state-legal marijuana businesses gain access to this relief, that language did not make it into the legislation. This move comes amidst an investigation into the medical marijuana program. SBA funds, however, are not.

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Banking Research and Development Programs Advocacy 106

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. First-time offenders who tested positive for the drug were obligated to enter the basketball league’s substance-use treatment and counseling program. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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Advocacy Chronic Pain Policy Cannabis 115

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The summary continued, “IDFPR strives to put social equity at the forefront of our regulatory practices” and “IDFPR stands ready to continue issuing dispensary licenses and is committed to promoting social equity, safety, and growth into the regulated cannabis market.” This goal was again listed as one of the Essential Projects for FY2024.

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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. . Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Cannabinoids Policy Advocacy Hemp 95

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

–(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. PSI Labs is also a founding member of the Leafly Certified Labs Program.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Safety 81

The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

Rescheduling petitions stalled, patient Bob Randall fought a cannabis charge based on medical necessity, resulting in the creation of the Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program, the federal government growing and providing cannabis for a small number of patients. In 1992, however, President Bush Sr.

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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. This opportunity does not come around often and is critical for effecting change through transparent, public processes and grassroots advocacy. By: Health Care Innovation Team.

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Programs Advocacy Marijuana Patients 52

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Dr. Schauer had been serving as a Senior Advisor to CANNRA and its members for the last several years, aiding in program development, policy tracking, and regulator roundtable convenings. “I She regularly provides consultation to state and federal agencies on the development of cannabis regulation, policy trends, and their outcomes.

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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 Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They also support a social equity program that provides opportunities to those disproportionally hurt by the war on drugs. Both say their law school experiences — particularly in negotiation, writing, and problem solving — have helped them succeed in this growing legal industry. “It

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In addition to fighting to defend the privacy of medical marijuana patients, advocates are also educating lawmakers about the discriminatory nature of drug testing and the benefits of impairment detection to address workplace safety. “A drug test for marijuana does not detect active THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Indigenous Cannabis Product (BCICP) program. The program will highlight cannabis products from B.C.-based The launch of this new program demonstrates the Province’s commitment to supporting Indigenous participation in B.C.’s s cannabis sector,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “The

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Programs Retail Safety Cannabis 52

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. California.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 182

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

179: The VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 to facilitate federally-sponsored clinical research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis among veterans. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is holding a hearing on HB 481 on 2/5. NH resident? NH resident? New Mexico. NM resident?

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Legislation Patients Hemp Oil 166

NORML

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Pritzker’s Restorative Justice and Public Safety Committee excluding prominent advocates from minority communities, some are starting to question the committee’s commitment to addressing minority inclusion altogether.

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Policy Legislation Safety Programs 114

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives.

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Marijuana Education Advocacy Legislation 104

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. On July 1, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in Virginia. Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Update : HB 1663 is scheduled for a public hearing and executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 2/5/20 beginning at 10am. Update : HB 1648 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on 1/28/20 at 10am. NH resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 174

Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

And freedom of expression takes a hit when it comes to cannabis advocacy in the Czech Republic. ” Several states have launched investigations into Curaleaf’s business practices that were highlighted in our article, including product safety and labor violations. We start with some positive news from the Golden State.

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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. The state’s new top spot is largely thanks to Bob Morgan, the former coordinator for Illinois’ medicinal cannabis program. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. Behaviours and Health Risks Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia. Urban Transport and Public Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3000, Australia.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 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. Last session, the measure was vetoed by Governor Brown. CA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 178

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

Speaking at the time the law creating the council and legalizing adult use cannabis was passed, Governor Lamont told members of the press; “For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety…the law that I signed today begins to right some of those wrongs by creating (..)

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NORML

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Last week, City Representatives Alexsandra Anello (District 2) and Dr. Sam Morgan (District 4) filed a resolution seeking to implement a Cite and Release program after working closely with members of El Paso NORML and LegalizEP. The “First Chance” program that Rep. The “First Chance” program that Rep.

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Programs Policy Safety Law 102

NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Partially as a legislative apology for the frivolous and unnecessary wrongs of the War on Drugs and partially to boost possible employment opportunities to past “offenders”, Assembly Bill 192 would create a program for anyone with permanent criminal charges to apply for the records of those crimes to be sealed.

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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. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. NH resident? TN resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 210