NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. Actions to Take.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Cannabis prohibition is doing more than just creating a barricade between consumers and safe products. State Cannabis Contaminant Rules Vary Widely,” consumers have little choice but to purchase contaminated cannabis products. Researchers Inspected Cannabis Products for Contaminants. Led by Dr. Maxwell C.K.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the list of pesticides that are allowed for use in marijuana production in Washington State, based on criteria previously established by WSDA. Products marked as “HG Only=Yes” may not be used in the commercial production of marijuana. Contact Information.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

New York should change its marijuana tax plan and speed up the licensing process for new businesses, according to an influential trade group representing members of the state’s cannabis industry. The New York Growers and Processors Association released a six-point legislative agenda Wednesday (Jan. 26) morning. Read more at .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2019

The County Board of Supervisors adopts policies and regulations through a robust public process open to all stakeholders – none more so than the cannabis ordinance with more than 30 public meetings with many hours of public comment.We Cannabis is a contentious topic and one that stirs strong emotions, feelings and opinions.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 31, 2022

Earlier this month, a cannabis company located in Manistee, Michigan, announced that its dispensary workers successfully unionized, marking the first instance of organized labor in the state’s cannabis industry. While Michigan has a long history of unionized workforces, this is a new development for the state’s cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

T o: Marijuana Producers, Processors, and Retailers. Updated List of Pesticides Allowed for Use in Marijuana Production. The products designated as “HG Only=Yes” may only be used by those individuals authorized to home grow medical use marijuana. Bulletin No 21-02. From: WSLCB and WSDA. insecticides, fungicides).

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). 8200 intends for a broad interpretation so that cannabis and cannabis-related companies are put on an even playing field with traditional business operations. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) banking and insurance).

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Actions to Take.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This was a big week for marijuana in Congress. The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Department of Agriculture held a hemp listening session this week as regulators work to establish rules and regulations for production. Alaska became the first state to permit on-site adult use cannabis consumption, as Lt.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. Register now and find more details at [link].

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Veriheal

AUGUST 17, 2023

In June 2023, the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission recalled a batch of cannabis after finding it to be tainted with mold and heavy metals such as arsenic. The cannabis in question was a batch of Blueberry Muffins cultivated by Bend Cannabis Company. This isn’t an isolated incident in the Oregon cannabis market.

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Medicinal Genomics

JANUARY 2, 2022

That finding implies the short-duration irradiation treatment used for cannabis and hemp are insufficient to knock down short qPCR amplicons. This may have the unintended consequence of incentivizing growers to use irradiation to pass compliance testing. Of course, they do not have recommendations for cannabis. Stay tuned.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Legislative Short Session: Cannabis Update. The Oregon legislature’s short session is traditionally devoted to quick budget fixes, but this year we have seen a handful of cannabis and hemp-related bills proposed in both the House and Senate that could affect our industry. Establish a state marijuana reference laboratory.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Cannabis Control Commission announced in an August bulletin that it will begin reviewing all Marijuana Research Facility license applications previously submitted to the Commission. Research facilities may co-locate with Marijuana Establishments, provided they are commonly owned and clearly physically separate.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Portland, OR — At a special commission meeting on July 19, 2021, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) approved temporary rules allowing the agency to work with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to begin field testing of hemp fields across Oregon; these tests are to determine if the grows are legitimate or illegal.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Nebraska activists are almost 1,400 signatures deep in hopes of qualifying a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

OLCC continues transformation as Oregon’s cannabis regulator. The Commission also approved penalties in several stipulated settlements for violations committed by recreational marijuana licensees, placed restrictions on three recreational marijuana licenses, and approved a temporary rule adjusting a Cannabis Tracking System requirement.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer by Orange Photonics, is helping law enforcement rapidly identify and remove cannabis plants and products from the illicit market. Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) detective testing suspected illicit cannabis with LightLab 3 LE Cannabis Analyzer. Tweet this.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The decision allows cannabis companies to continue selling delta-8 THC goods in Texas and establish a reputation for their brands. compounds) in the cannabis plant. This case, and its counterpart in Virginia, could have a significant impact on brand owners’ ability to establish rights in their cannabis-related trademarks.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? Thinking about getting your card?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Cannabis and the Law. Delta-8 — Sowing Confusion in the Cannabis Industry. Delta-8 is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids that are naturally found in hemp and cannabis plants. It is an isomer of Delta-9, the source of marijuana’s high. The Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards ( FOCUS ) agrees. Foley Hoag LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

In this, her first article for CLR, she highlights for us who’s who and what’s what with regard to medical cannabis in the state. Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana PEOPLE: The Front Lines. I am a legal Florida medical marijuana patient since January 2017, as well as a patient educator and vocal advocate.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Also, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced. Priority Alerts.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Odesso’s new software for cannabis companies is built on the React Native Framework, which offers more flexibility, and allows users to launch apps on iOS, Android, and Web simultaneously. The Seed to Sale software is designed to amplify operations and automate compliance to promote exponential levels of success, profits, and growth.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Marijuana Moment Reports. The so-called “minibus” appropriations legislation covers funding for Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for the 2020 fiscal year. Full Story.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In July, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced that, along with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), it would be conducting field tests of registered hemp grows throughout the state, looking for illegal marijuana being grown under the guise of being hemp. Should this concern you?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. by eating or smoking cannabis) are unknown. Larkin , Sheryl Sweeney. Pesticide Misuse.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

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. Your Highness, Carly.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) this week introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2019

The world of marijuana banking has been rife with compliance risks for years. While marijuana is still illegal federally, many states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use. The Farm Bill changes the classification of hemp to an agricultural product. Bank Secrecy Act Compliance.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Southern Oregon legislators update Commission on illegal cannabis activity. Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission unanimously agreed to fine a Portland based recreational marijuana processor $100,000 for deliberately sidestepping packaging and labeling rules designed to protect consumers. PDF Version.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

The Synergy Between the Cannabis Industry and ESG. Cannabis is an industry where water, power, and social equity factors are such prominent concepts. Commercial cannabis has a unique opportunity to make a substantial social impact, create good jobs, and be long-standing members of the business world. By Robert Hoban.

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