Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Less than ten years ago, the legal cannabis industry barely existed; only a handful of states had legalized medicinal cannabis programs and none had legalized adult use. Read the full article [link]. Here’s the introduction to the Forbes piece. This is only possible with a regulatory framework that’s both balanced and flexible.

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Business Policy Medicine Programs 55

SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

As growing cannabis industry faces demands for greener operations and stricter regulations, Hawthorne Gardening introduces energy advisory program. At the same time, regulators in a growing number of states are putting strict energy-use policies in place for indoor horticulture facilities.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Programs Business Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. That is why these businesses continue to face undue discrimination under federal law, including the lack of access to banking services and a prohibition of standard business tax deductions.

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Business Legislation Access Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

January 2022) – The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. Per the CDC, marijuana should be addressed in motor vehicle safety programs. As a result, it is prudent to address marijuana usage in fleet safety programs and policies.

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Policy Marijuana Safety Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Read the full article. 16 and Dec. 30,” McNamara said.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

Under a new policy announced by the Northam Administration, the Commonwealth of Virginia will soon officially authorize hemp processors to produce hemp extracts for human consumption. VDACS will soon issue, through its food safety program, rules for hemp processors to follow when producing hemp extracts. Authored By: Samuel B.

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Extraction Policy Hemp Consumption 69

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2019

Read the full article at. According to the Tax Policy Center, a partnership between the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution, states with marijuana taxes put a portion of the funds toward the following: Alaska steers 50% of its cannabis revenues to its general fund, and 50% to crime reduction programs. California.

Business 45

Business Education Retail Programs 45

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Michael Sassano: GMP Article No 9: Bringing New Products to GMP Facility. Janet E Jackim, Zuber Lawler LLP: The Arizona Medical & Adult Use Marijuana Programs. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP: CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies. In this month’s issue. February 2022.

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Law Cannabinoids Policy Legislation 98

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

The shifting legal and regulatory framework has had an impact on businesses’ trademark strategies in both countries, with brand owners having to act quickly and think ahead to ensure that their rights are protected. The downward trend in application levels also has to do with a shift in business strategy. Smokers’ articles.

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Oil Agriculture Cannabis Food 71

SpeedWeed

JULY 26, 2021

Georgia’s medicinal cannabis program is about to undergo a significant expansion after the state’s regulatory board “chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago,” according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Programs Oil Patients Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Unfortunately, on the negative side, Connecticut yet again extended the 10% surcharge on the corporation business tax, and delayed and extended the phase-out of the capital base tax on corporations. Please note that Connecticut will be running another tax amnesty program during the period from November 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022.The

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Research and Development Programs Legislation Business 105

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 18, 2021

On Monday, the county opened up the application period for “Project Trellis,” a support program to provide a boost to local cannabis growers. This year, those eligible to participate in Project Trellis can reportedly apply for up to $10,000 “per service,” with more than $2 million overall in available grants through the program.

Programs 52

Programs Cannabis Cultivation Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Bush’s national drug control strategy, Congress passed legislation to require schools, colleges and universities to implement and enforce drug and alcohol prevention programs and policies as a condition of eligibility to receive federal funds and assistance. Certification Requirements.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

Problems plaguing the medical cannabis program in Missouri are three-fold. Second, the program has experienced controversy and claims of disparities from its inception. Licensed medical marijuana businesses, e.g., commercial grow operations, manufacturing facilities, and dispensary stores, are required to use seed-to-sale systems.

Dispensary 99

Dispensary Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Programs 99

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Riviera Creek Holdings LLC cannabis cultivator and United Returning Citizens (URC) organization, which are both based in Youngstown, Ohio, are partnering together to support a program called URC Grows. The program will provide educational and job opportunities for those who have been convicted of cannabis crimes.

Education 52

Education Cultivation Programs Hydroponic 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that convened Sept. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov.

Cultivation 53

Cultivation Programs Policy Cannabis 53

SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

In January, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released a preliminary draft of rule changes to the medical program that officials said were “meant to align the program with state law.”. View original article. It’s overreaching on steroids. We’re trying to reach as many legislators as we can.”.

Business 52

Business Marijuana Policy Programs 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 20, 2021

The policy has even affected staffers whose marijuana use was exclusive to one of the 14 states—and the District of Columbia—where cannabis is legal. There were one-on-one calls with individual affected staffers—rather, ex-staffers,” one former White House staffer affected by the policy told The Daily Beast. “I View original article.

Business 52

Business Policy Programs Recreational 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

Civic leaders in San Diego are considering easing the regulations for cannabis businesses in an effort to promote social equity in the city’s legal marijuana industry. Among the proposals being considered are reducing the buffer zone required between cannabis businesses and sensitive use sites including schools and churches.

Business 52

Business Programs Policy Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 29, 2021

While entrepreneurs and investors rush to set up cannabis businesses throughout the Garden State, how will New Jersey regulate the environmental impacts of the industry? In order to operate a cannabis business in New Jersey, businesses need to obtain one of the coveted licenses through the competitive licensing process.

Packaging 105

Packaging Business Cannabis Policy 105

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. DPS is required by law to review its rules as written every four years, and this review must include an assessment of whether the reasons for initially adopting the rule continue to exist.

Programs 52

Programs Advocacy Marijuana Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

A 2017 survey from Marijuana Business Daily found that 81% of American cannabis business owners and founders were white and 10% of cannabis business founders identified as Hispanic/Latino or Black. of business owners in the industry, per Leafly’s Jobs Report 2021. Many Black cannabis businesses can’t secure funding.

Business 59

Business Marijuana Programs Data 59

SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

and becoming legal, regulated, and accepted in more states, one thing the cannabis industry struggles with is having access to services that most businesses have access to, including banking and insurance. The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS CannaBOP program is the first of its kind to serve the industry in this way. . “As

Business 52

Business Banking Programs Access 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

The department, which is overseeing the implementation of the new recreational marijuana program, will accept applications for those licenses from December 1 until December 14, and a random lottery will determine who is awarded the licenses. View original article.

Business 52

Business Programs State Laws Dispensary 52

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APRIL 18, 2021

A new federally-recognized certification program will give cannabis consumers an easy way to determine if their weed purchases are supporting entrepreneurs from underrepresented and Drug War-impacted communities. . OEG is an ideal group to build this type of certification program. Image via.

Programs 52

Programs Wellness and Beauty Retail Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The program debuted as “the only four-year degree program of its kind to combine experimental horticulture and advanced analytical chemistry with an optional entrepreneurial track,” said NMU’s News Director Kristi Evans. They’ve since added a degree in cannabis business. Northern Michigan University. SUNY Morrisville .

Education 52

Education Chronic Pain Agriculture Policy 52

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Members of the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee voted 10-7 Wednesday to advance the measure. A new Cannabis Management Board would be created to oversee recreational use as well as the state’s existing medical marijuana program. View original article. DFL members supported the measure while Republicans did not.

Business 52

Business Recreational Cannabis Policy 52

SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

Texas passed a bill through the House of Representatives today, titled HB 1535, that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to cover more conditions, and therefore, service more people who rely on the plant. The program has fewer enrolled patients and businesses than most other states because of its extreme restrictions.

Programs 52

Programs Chronic Pain Access Patients 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Hochul nominated former Drug Policy Alliance staffer Chris Alexander for executive director of the new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and former New York Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright for chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) during a special legislative session that convened Sept. Kathy Hochul less than two weeks do what former Gov.

Business 52

Business Legalization Policy Cannabis 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Future cannabis business owners should also prepare for the role they can play in creating an equitable cannabis industry. But when it came down to it, many cannabis business owners and cannabis advocates felt underserved. By employing these people, the businesses could score higher on social equity applications.

Legislation 95

Legislation Programs Access Business 95

Project CBD

APRIL 11, 2023

This is first of an occasional column that updates developments pertaining to articles previously published by Project CBD. ” Several states have launched investigations into Curaleaf’s business practices that were highlighted in our article, including product safety and labor violations.

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Supply Chain Environment CBD Cultivation 146

SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

This article is the fifth in a series called, “So you want to start a canna biz?” This article focuses on getting money to start your cannabis business. Selling an equity ownership stake in your business to an investor. Has your business already made a profit? How much does it cost to launch a cannabis business?

Business 52

Business Banking Cannabis Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Note: South Dakota’s weed-legalization legislation is currently facing legal challenges, because no list in this article can be simple. Mississippians have also voted to establish a medical marijuana program, but that legislation is still pending.). What about transporting marijuana for business purposes? South Dakota*.

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Marijuana Edibles DEA THC 66

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2019

Requiring cannabis businesses to prove capital assets in order to gain licensure is an economically ineffective and potentially damaging policy that several states have unfortunately adopted. However, cannabis businesses share little in common with these industries, yet are being subjected to the same requirements. .

Business 40

Business Banking Marijuana Policy 40

SpeedWeed

MARCH 23, 2021

This article is the second in a series called, “So you want to start a canna biz?” Today, we’ll focus on picking the right place for your weed business. How to choose a place for your cannabis business in 3 steps: Determine where you’re allowed to go. created in partnership with Good Tree Capital. Source: WBUR , 2018).

Business 52

Business Cannabis Dispensary Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

What has evolved in the policy gap with federal law over the past decade is a patchwork of state-sanctioned fiefdoms where cannabis markets have largely developed locally and extend just to the border. And major national companies could pour into Washington state and Maine and buy up or push out small businesses.

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Legalization Decriminalization Banking Policy 52