article thumbnail

US labor agency: Ruling says cannabis trimmers, grow-room employees can’t unionize because they qualify as agricultural laborers

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana cultivators, trimmers, sorters and packagers can’t form unions because they qualify as agricultural laborers, according to… Read More. The post US labor agency: Ruling says cannabis trimmers, grow-room employees can’t unionize because they qualify as agricultural laborers first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

article thumbnail

New York: Senator Hinchey Backs Hemp For Cannabis Product Packaging

Cannabis Law Report

Using hemp for the packaging of cannabis products makes a lot of sense, and NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey wants to make it law in New York. Additionally, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Empire State Development (ESD) would be tasked with creating the “Sustainable Cannabis Packaging Incubator Program”.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Can Seaweed Reduce the Scourge of Plastic Waste? Packaging Leader DS Smith Looking to Use Seaweed as Alternative Fiber Source

Cannabis Law Report

That’s what sustainable paper and packaging leader DS Smith now is exploring to determine if seaweed fibers can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products amid increasing demand for recyclable goods from business customers and consumers. Given its wide range of uses, seaweed in manufacturing is a burgeoning market.

article thumbnail

October 22, 2021 Commission fines recreational marijuana licensee Processor deliberately violated packaging and labeling laws

Cannabis Law Report

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. The Commission decided otherwise.

article thumbnail

Illinois adopts new craft grow canopy rules

Illinois News Joint

22, 2024, for “establishing a process through which craft cannabis growers may apply to DOA ( Illinois Department of Agriculture ) to increase canopy space in increments of 3,000 square feet up to the maximum allowed under the Act for craft growers (changed since 1st Notice from a maximum of 14,000 square feet).”

article thumbnail

New York Gov. Signs Bill to Encourage Hemp-Based Construction

Cannabis Law Report

Kathy Hochul has signed a bill amending part of New York’s agriculture law to encourage the incorporation of hemp products into various industries such as construction, packaging, and others, Marijuana Moment reports. Introduced by state Sen.

Hemp 52
article thumbnail

Illinois Hemp regulation battle continues

Illinois News Joint

Lightford , Senate Bill 3926 , which the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CannabizIL) presented at a press conference yesterday, sets forth provisions concerning applications, licensure, marketing, sales, labeling, transportation, testing, penalties, and emergency rulemaking by the Department of Agriculture. La Shawn K.

Hemp 78