Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] vi] [link] [vii] Tex. 1805, 88th Leg., viii] Id. [ix] 2 – 3 (2023). xii] [link]

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s been a busy year for federal cannabis legislation. The current flagship legislation for comprehensive cannabis legalization, the MORE Act was first introduced in the summer of 2019. It passed a full floor vote in December 2020, making history as the first bill to explicitly legalize cannabis to pass in Congress.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Some also suggested the changes could toss the whole medical marijuana program into jeopardy, ultimately steering up to 72,000 medical marijuana patients away from their caregivers and into licensed pot shops. And though Buchman resigned from the the trade group, he still voiced a desire for legislative change. “I

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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). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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MAY 13, 2021

The measure is expected to be passed by the House’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) majority in what will be the first cannabis legalization vote by the full legislative body in its history. Cannabis taxes raised would be dedicated to youth access prevention and substance abuse treatment programs. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

In this article, we continue our journey reviewing the history of cannabis regulation and proceed to explore the current state of development of the legal cannabis market in Europe, canvassing its decriminalization and regulation as a culmination of a global pattern over the last 20 years. Legal (2019 – pilot program).

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MMJ Recs

JULY 1, 2024

This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to obtaining your MMJ card online in Iowa, detailing the process from application to renewal, and answering some of the most asked questions to help patients. Subsequent amendments broadened access, leading to the establishment of the current comprehensive medical marijuana program.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. There is no universal handbook for a medical cannabis program. The best way to become familiar with your state’s medical marijuana program is to visit its official website.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month, California legislators passed a law, AB 45 , aimed at providing guardrails for an expanded consumer marketplace for products containing hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in California. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Published at the Mondaq Platform.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 7, 2021

This was part of their “Hemp for Victory Program.” Then in 2014, Obama signed the Farm Bill, which would then allow pilot programs for growing hemp, but it still wasn’t supposed to be used commercially. Now that you know the history of the laws in growing hemp, you can look at the different states where it is legal.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. As this article notes, sometimes it’s hard to get everyone on the same page, even if they belong to the same political party.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 8, 2024

Delving into Missouri’s medical marijuana program, this article offers an in-depth exploration of the costs associated with obtaining a medical card in Missouri. From understanding the program’s history and regulations to navigating the application process, we provide a comprehensive overview.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While South Dakota is still stalled when it comes to making legal cannabis a reality within state borders, the state is already working on legislation that allows banks to decide whether or not to do business with the legal cannabis and hemp industry. . I am thankful to our legislative leaders for helping make sure that we do this right.” .

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Article by Joseph J. The public safety concerns resulting from the dearth of cannabis banking has led dozens of state Attorneys General, the American Banking Association, and numerous other voices to urge the passage of legislation like the SAFE Banking Act so that the U.S. History of Marijuana Regulation and Banking Implications.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Article by Robert M. For the first time in American history, a congressional committee approved a marijuana legalization bill. Gaetz, who voted in favor of the legislation, observed, “We may need something a little less than MORE.” Last Updated: November 29 2019. McDermott Will & Emery.

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Marijuana Packaging

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Thailand actually had a long history of using cannabis medicinally until the herb was outlawed in 1979 under the Narcotic Drugs Act. Of course, the genuine article is probably a safer bet, but for patients in the hold-out states that have yet to legalize medical use cannabis, this may be the closest they get to relief for the time being.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

As part of the process to launch Missouri’s new medical marijuana program, the state received 2,266 marijuana business applications filed by at least 700 different groups. State lawmakers have opened an investigation into the program and plan to hold hearings on it this spring. SHARE THIS ARTICLE. .

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

A Chicagoland suburb is set to initiate a historic reparations program that will be funded through revenue generated from the marijuana sales tax. Well, we know the history here in America. Pritzker signed legislation ending prohibition on recreational pot use. View original article. Illinois and Cannabis Reform.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2019

Here’s the first wave of the swathe of articles that will now appear on legalization in Illinois. How Illinois’s landmark legislative session will impact Chicago. Springfield’s ambitious spring session brought landmark legislation that will change Chicago. More at [link]. Pritzker’s “think big” agenda.

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MassRoots

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Advocates and opponents reached a tentative compromise last month ahead of Election Day to have the Utah state legislature pass legislation during a special session ensuring access to medical marijuana. See the original article published on Marijuana Moment below: Mormon Church Faces Potential Lawsuit Over Medical Marijuana Opposition.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And state legislators are working to delay the legally mandated implementation of the medical marijuana law. While IM 26 was supposed to take effect this upcoming July, “the feasibility of getting this program up and running well will take additional time,” she said in a press statement – adding the plan would take a year to implement.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The LA Times published an article on December 24 th that begins, “Two years after California began licensing pot shops, the industry remains so outmatched by the black market that a state panel recently joined some legalization supporters in calling for significant changes — perhaps turning again to voters to address the problems. .

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Seemingly out of the blue, this week has become another milestone in the history of cannabis reform. This year, a new version of the bill was proposed , but once again, legislators were unable to reach a consensus before the end of the year’s legislative session. View original article. At this session, state Sen.

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Marijuana Packaging

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Thailand actually had a long history of using cannabis medicinally until the herb was outlawed in 1979 under the Narcotic Drugs Act. Though we’re still awaiting the federal government to get with the program when it comes to naturally-occurring cannabis, the FDA made history this week by approving a cannabis-based drug for sale in all 50 U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2020

Dan Didech, a Buffalo Grove Democrat, said the idea for his legislation came from a conversation with a local library official. Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Professional trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. 2020-01-22.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The availability of medical marijuana in Ohio, MMJ dispensaries, and the Ohio medical cannabis program are bringing about a positive transformation in patient access to MMJ, thanks to comprehensive regulations that ensure safe, effective, and legal use of this therapeutic substance.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 3, 2021

Evanston isn’t the first city to direct cannabis tax revenue toward programs for disenfranchised communities. Evanston’s program is a model local version of reparations programs now under consideration elsewhere in the United States, including a national Congressional bill, H.R.40 View Janessa Bailey’s articles.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 31, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk after the House and Senate voted to pass legislation during a special session March 31. million in tax revenue in the first year of implementing a program, which H.B. We removed all specialty funds that we had created under the legislation. 2 aims to activate no later than April 1, 2022. 2 and S.B.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 29, 2021

It is designed to shield the people from legislation, from crafty legislators, who before the legislation passes, they’ll insert … something that the people weren’t expecting,” Johnson said. Article XXIII of the South Dakota Constitution states: “No proposed amendment may embrace more than one subject. Justice Janine M.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia. A cannabis recommendation is an assessment of your medical history and current condition by an appropriate health care professional.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2019

Here’s the ABC article …… Some Georgia patients will soon be allowed to legally buy the marijuana they are already allowed to possess. Thirty-four states already have comprehensive medical marijuana programs, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Overall, its a step forward.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2019

According to the decree products derived from the inflorescence and infructescence of certain hemp species are excluded from narcotics legislation. and its extracts in cosmetics, the ministry refers to Article 14 (1) (a) in connection with Appendix II (306) of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Footnotes. 7 ec.europa.eu/food/safety/novel_food/catalogue/search/public/index.cfm#.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. . Medical requirements.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. Last month, Northam unveiled a legalization bill co-sponsored by multiple state legislators. Social equity funding.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health. It’s easy to celebrate the success of new cannabis legislation, but it’s vital to assess how legalization can help all minority groups. Social equity programs should be designed to provide opportunities for both women and people of color, especially women of color.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

That’s part of the reason why a final version of the legislation to end cannabis prohibition has yet to be formally filed in Congress. This is going to be a process,” Schumer said during a joint press conference with Wyden and Booker on Wednesday, shortly after releasing their 163-page legislation. and Sen. —the

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