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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AZ resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/8/19

NORML

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Actions to Take.

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California Proposed Williamson Act Changes Could Expand Availability of Cannabis and Hemp Farmland

Canna Law Blog

California legislators have so far proposed more than 40 new cannabis laws for the 2019 session, ranging from cannabis tax reductions to banking reforms to party buses. The law’s goal is to give local governments a streamlined tool for preserving agricultural land and open spaces. Notwithstanding the passage of Prop.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

In February, we saw the first ever Congressional hearing on cannabis banking. On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15). On the federal level, however, the SAFE Banking Act was approved by the House Financial Services Committee (45-15).

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Is weed legal in Greece?

The Cannigma

tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which was followed in 2021 by the approval of a bill to legalize the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana with more than 0.2% In 2017 , Deputy Minister for Agriculture Yiannis Tsironis called for the legalization of cannabis cultivation for personal use. How do Greeks generally view marijuana?

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

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Pennsylvania Issues THC Hemp Testing Guidance

Cannabis Law Report

In a July 24, 2019 dated guidance, Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture (“DOA”) announced it will be randomly collecting and testing hemp variety samples from 25% of licensed hemp growers for tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) content. If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation.

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