Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. For fiscal year 2021, that 20 percent share of cannabis excise revenue ($112.37

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Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Revenue Generation: Maryland’s MMJ program generates revenue for the state, which can be reinvested in public services and healthcare initiatives. Research and Innovation: Maryland’s MMJ program encourages research and innovation in the field of cannabis-based therapies, benefiting patients both in the state and nationwide.

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Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ( CDTFA ) is the California cannabis agency that oversees state-level cannabis taxation. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. State regulators tried allowing statewide deliveries, was sued, and basically caved.

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Collective Hemp Cannabis Programs 73

Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Board of Pharmacy Operated Outside of Its Authority The latest rolling by Judge Joe Hardy, however, establishes that the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy did not hold the authority to regulate cannabis under state law and ordered the agency to remove cannabis’s listing from the state’s CSA.

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Medicine Cannabis Advocacy 98

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill 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 cannabis. CO resident? FL resident? IN resident? NJ resident? New Mexico. RI resident?

Legislation 245

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 245

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. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

Chronic Pain 174

Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 174

Veriheal

JULY 22, 2020

Despite 33 states having legal, medical cannabis programs in the United States, the majority of veterans who utilize cannabis obtain it from the illicit and unregulated market. . The very gray area and smokescreen that exists between federal and state laws put veterans in a very vicarious place similar to banks.

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Legalization Programs Banking Conditions 69

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. In 2016, Maryland contracted with ASA’s Patient Focused Certification program to train the officials tasked with watching over the state’s emerging medical cannabis program.

Treatment 40

Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

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. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against TerrAscend.

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Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

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. As most people know, state law provides very generous authority to local jurisdictions regarding operational requirements and standards. Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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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.”

Legalization 44

Legalization Marijuana Advocacy Cultivation 44

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. MA resident? New Hampshire.

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 125

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

The ACLU of Maine says state regulators should eliminate a requirement that multiple video cameras be placed inside and outside adult-use cannabis businesses, arguing that doing so violates Maine’s ban on facial recognition surveillance. The Maine Press Herald reports.

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Dispensary Policy Data Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The 54-year-old is enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program to ease post-traumatic stress and anxiety. A new state law in June broadly legalized marijuana for adults and authorized up to a dozen home-grown plants per household for personal use — with no weight limit. “I

Legalization 52

Legalization Decriminalization Recreational State Laws 52

NORML

JUNE 7, 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.

Legislation 119

Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 119

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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Decriminalization Advocacy Collective Education 40

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 169

NORML

MAY 17, 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 Compliance Compliance 137

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 13, 2019

Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters. During law school, Ms.

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Marijuana Policy Advocacy State Laws 45

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

” The Cedar Park, Texas police department will implement a cite and release program for those caught with possessing up to two ounces of cannabis. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. ME resident? NV resident?

Legislation 165

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. on January 20 , Join NORML Women of Washington for our 4th Annual Lobby Day, at the State Capitol in Olympia at 9am. NORML Women of WA 4th Annual Lobby Day. Memphis NORML Lobby Day.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

Puff Puff Post

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Asked about an Arizona Supreme Court ruling last year that overturned a 2012 state law that made possession or use of marijuana on college campuses a crime, Lambrakis said the school is in the process of reviewing its policies and will not change them in the meantime. Follow AP’s complete marijuana coverage: [link].

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Policy Chronic Pain State Laws Recreational 40

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.

Legislation 145

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145

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?

Legislation 189

Legislation Access Patients THC 189

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident? Mississippi.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 164

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?

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

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 representatives in support of the MORE Act now.

Legislation 160

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 160

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“But we’ve had significant problems with the (existing) medical cannabis program that we still have not been able to fix.” “If it’s state law, it [should be] state law everywhere,” she says, criticizing all the exemptions. ” Read more from the Chicago Tribune !

Decriminalization 120

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 120

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

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident?

Legislation 188

Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 188

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.

Legislation 167

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 167

SpeedWeed

JULY 31, 2021

Breer’s bipolar disorder and mental health conditions qualified him for the state’s medical-marijuana program. But although the young man’s cannabis use was now fully compliant with state law, his probation was revoked after he tested positive for THC. The case is more about the Missouri Constitution.

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Legalization Advocacy State Laws Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

and her clients have ranged from national advocacy groups and investors to direct and ancillary operators cannabis industry. How do companies need to treat their employees, what are the accommodations that they need to provide to an employee who is also let’s say a patient under the medical program in that state, right.

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Digestion Law Legislation Programs 49

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?

Legislation 188

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 188

Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

Federal laws currently classify psilocybin as a Schedule I drug alongside addictive drugs like cocaine and fentanyl. According to state laws, this hallucinogen belongs to the same groups as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. His advocacy brings the drug reform movement to Capitol Hill. ” Recently, Sen.

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Access Legalization Research and Development Legislation 98