MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2022

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. For example in Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, cannabis industry unions have established wage floors for trimmers and cultivators ranging from $15 to $21 an hour. Cannabis unions have also secured strong benefits for its members.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 26, 2022

Known for its harsh anti-drug policies, Thailand became the first country in South East Asia to legalise medical cannabis in 2018, with the legislation passing in February 2019. This legislative support, coupled with our rich legacy as an agricultural powerhouse, primes Thailand as a leader in the cannabis space.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

The Ministry is trying to identify qualified cultivators to cultivate in Florence. A technical department has been set up to begin this definitive start to call for new tenders for medical cultivation. A valid insurance policy of at least 10 million euros will also be required. Read full article. ICBC reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

In the 2019 New York State legislative session, which runs from January through June of each year, comprehensive cannabis legislation failed to garner enough support to pass as part of the budget or as standalone legislation. The legislation calls for the creation of the Office of Cannabis Management (the OCM).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The new legislation governs all aspects of cannabis regularisation, from cultivation conditions to the import of seeds and export of products. The policy change comes in the wake of global shifts regarding cannabis production. Read full article.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The legislation’s sustainability requirements for growers is among the strictest in the nation, according to Sam Milton, a consultant at Climate Resources Group, which helps businesses, regulators and other organizations pursue climate-friendly business practices. “It Full article: [link].

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Despite being known for its liberal policies, Washington, D.C. This legislation is the culmination of over a year of work by my office and external stakeholders,” Mendelson said about the newly proposed legislation. “It View original article. Council Chairman Introduces Cannabis Legislation appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

Ms Patel’s stance is, however, a departure from the current party line, which seems to lean towards legalisation following the appointment of former policy lead at the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis, Blair Gibbs. Cannabis was legalised in Canada in 2018 in a giant, imperfect leap forward for global drug policy.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., MM: There is something quite special about your cultivation process. CB: It is indeed high-risk but a very high-reward method of cultivation!

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Throughout the nation, we’ve had a wave of legislation which greatly impacted the commercial cannabis industry. This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!),

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

South Dakota, in addition to legalizing recreational use, passed medical cannabis legislation—as did Mississippi—bringing the total number of states where cannabis is legal in some way to 36. . This article is an analysis and is not meant to be legal advice. Emphasis added by Veriheal. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Slow legislators, big end of town being deliberately obstructive. Last summer, after a yearlong delay, Illinois awarded 40 craft cannabis cultivation licenses, most of them to minority entrepreneurs. All the usual clusterfuckery… Here the intro by MJ Biz ( well worth taking time to read in full).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning the Regulation of the Circulation of Cannabis Plants for Medical, Industrial Purposes, Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities” February 17, 2022. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine resolves : I. Amend the following laws of Ukraine: 1.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In recent years, jurisdictions throughout the area have softened their stance on the plant, largely through policies that have decriminalized simple possession and established robust programs for medical cannabis use and sales. The second will be published tomorrow. . Cannabis reform is picking up momentum in the Caribbean.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 11, 2022

A group of lawmakers who’ve spent the last few months investigating cannabis policy made the comments during a recent meeting. The meeting saw committee members formally adopt a cannabis legalization recommendation to be put under the noses of the legislative panel.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

Bowser’s bill defines three classes of cultivation licenses that cap plant counts at 2,000, 6000, and 10,000. Mendelson’s bill allows regulators to “create tiers or types of cultivation licenses that are based on square footage, plant count or annual sales.”. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

Finding 11: “There has not been effective odor control at the boundary of cannabis cultivation and related activities, resulting in significant public outcry about odor, quality of life and health concerns.”. Chair of CSAC Health and Human Services Policy Committee. Legislative Program Committee.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

In The Motley Fool article we are discussing today, indeed both schools of cannabis press have exhibited the poor practice of misreporting in this example from Feb 28, 2020: The Motley Fool Article: Marijuana THC Cap Amendment Filed in Florida Senate.¹. I double-checked the Marijuana Policy Project? No thank you. ” ¹,?.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

IMMA would legalize the possession of up to 4 ounces of cannabis for medical purposes, as well as the home cultivation of up to six plants for patients with a “hardship waiver.” RELATED: Idaho Cannabis Advocates Launch Legalization Efforts in ‘The Most Hostile State’ Toward Policy Reform. ” View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2020

Mondaq Article: [link]. However, and contrary to the US and Canada, no EU-wide policy for medical cannabis has been enacted yet. In the EU each member state is competent to decide whether the cultivation and use of medical cannabis is legal, and is responsible for regulation. Policy confusion within the EU. CONTRIBUTOR.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

I look forward to signing this legislation into law.” It would increase the number of allotted caregivers per patient, allow home cultivation of medical cannabis for patients and permit people with a substantial list of medical conditions to access medical cannabis.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 7, 2021

Justices opted 8-3 to nullify five sections from the country’s health laws that pertain to personal consumption and cultivation of the drug. . The limited decision may put pressure on lawmakers to create comprehensive cannabis legislation that addresses the creation of a commercial industry. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

Since 2014, lawmakers from the Philippines have been trying to get legislation on medical cannabis passed in Congress and have re-introduced it in the current 18th Congress, with little success so far. Read the full article at. Everything is medicinal. That would be an excuse. I will not allow it. Not in my time….”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

of Public Health in particular, and State of Illinois government, in general, seems to be making a REAL and CONCERTED effort to implement cannabis policy. The state’s Governor signed the legislation in August 2018. Pritzker signed new legislation on. We have addressed the outrageous terms of that lease elsewhere.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 17, 2019

The Marijuana Times reports… It was only a matter of time before more states started seriously considering legislation that would legalize the use, sale, cultivation, production and possession of cannabis – but we all knew it wouldn’t be an easy road. Source Marijuana Times.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

IMMA would legalize the possession of up to 4 ounces of cannabis for medical purposes, as well as the home cultivation of up to six plants for patients with a “hardship waiver.” RELATED: Idaho Cannabis Advocates Launch Legalization Efforts in ‘The Most Hostile State’ Toward Policy Reform. ” View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

The Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC) will focus on legislation including, cultivation, manufacture, distribution, public safety, and taxation of medical and adult-use cannabis. Read the full article at [link]. Current policies in the U.S. Their website is to be found at [link]. OUR MISSION.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Depending on state and local regulations, licensees frequently choose to cultivate, process, and sell cannabis out of the same business. This article will explore the opportunities and limitations for microbusiness licensing in the three markets currently allowing this business type – California, Massachusetts, and Michigan.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Isn’t it legal in the UK to cultivate low-THC cannabis (hemp)? For CBMPs, that will mean engaging with the MHRA and its regulatory framework; for hemp cultivation and (some) CBD products, it will mean establishing a constructive conversation with the Home Office’s licensing unit, even if the upshot if that no license is needed.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Virginia / Virginia House Democrats back legalization this summer of small amounts of marijuana; Northam supportive. She added that the House also supports accelerating expungements and private cultivation. Wednesday is the deadline for Northam to propose amendments to the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Australian Capital Territory ( ACT ) voted to legalise the personal possession and cultivation of cannabis. Changes to ACT Legislation. The ACT Legislative Assembly voted to legalise the personal possession and cultivation of cannabis on 25 September 2019. A link to the Final Report is here. Key findings.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 7, 2021

With Montana set to become the next state to legalize marijuana, lawmakers in Big Sky Country will have some options on how to go about implementing the policy. We anticipate that the Legislature will address the initiative during the legislative session beginning January 4, 2021.”. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

The proposed law would legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, testing and sales to adults 21 and older, as well as allow adults to grow six plants at home for personal use, with a maximum of 12 plants per household. We think this is good policy. …

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here, first, is the discussion paper published by the Tax Policy Bureau – Business Tax and Fee DivisionCalifornia Dept. Tax Policy Bureau – Business Tax and Fee Division. Some issues may require a legislative fix. The next issue which we need to point out is a potential trap for small cultivators. February 4, 2019.

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