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. This article has been prepared for informational and general guidance purposes only; it does not constitute legal or professional advice.

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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

JUNE 24, 2022

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. According to a report produced by the Economics Policy Institute, cannabis workers could earn as much as an additional $8,690 per year after forming a union. Creating a more inclusive and racially equitable cannabis industry will not be easy.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee. “So again, I am open to this concept, but we need to have more discussion.”

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Michael Sassano: GMP Article No 9: Bringing New Products to GMP Facility. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP: CDC Issues Best Practices For Fleet Marijuana Policies. The CDC recently issued guidance to businesses developing marijuana policies, balancing state legalization efforts and fleet safety. February 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

Also read Filter article. Our partners in the Yes We Cannabis – RI coalition believe Rhode Island must address the harmful legacy of cannabis prohibition and its racially-biased enforcement. Why Rhode Island Cannabis Activists Want Worker-Owned Co-Ops. Why Rhode Island Cannabis Activists Want Worker-Owned Co-Ops.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

During these travels, I was frequently meeting other young lawyers (although we also had many non-lawyers representing NORML around the country), many of whom were also active in the anti-Vietnam War efforts, who shared the NORML position regarding marijuana policy. Pierre Trudeau was the prime minister of Canada at the time.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

At that time, the lawyer Diogo Busse was in charge of the drug policy secretariat in Curitiba (PR) when he was introduced to Anny’s family by a friend. Along with prescribing physicians, these professionals are the ones who support patients in opening –often forced– the paths for a legislation that is still in its infancy in Brazil.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

Harvard Law School is planning to open the first US policy center focused on the legalization and regulation of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. . Harvard’s new center will be the first to focus solely on psychedelics policy and laws rather than research, though. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2022

The bill had initially passed with 26 votes—more than the supermajority threshold needed to override a veto—though some members were evidently hesitant to contradict the governor even though they support the reform as a matter of policy. Read full article. We’re missing an opportunity,” Rep.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 23, 2021

Whether you’re indifferent or passionately loathe Jeff Bezos’ mega-corporation that emits as much carbon dioxide as the country of Norway , there’s no arguing the fact that Amazon mega bucks could make a difference in the lobbying push to pass federal cannabis legislation in the United States. . View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 13, 2021

plans to reintroduce the 87-page legislation this Congress, he said during a House Judiciary Subcommittee meeting in March. The 14-page legislation isn’t as long-winded but puts the removal of cannabis as a controlled substance, banking protection, reform for veterans and mandated NIH studies at the forefront. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y.,

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2019

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy , ppz001. , [link]. Since 2014, pro-hemp legislation has received increasingly bipartisan support, culminating with the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, which would remove industrial hemp from its current listing as a Schedule 1 drug, and allow hemp to be treated like any other agricultural commodity.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 29, 2021

If New Mexico is to become the latest state to embrace marijuana legalization, it will apparently take a special legislative session to pull it off. New Mexico’s legislative session officially ended on March 20, but the state’s Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, called the legislators back. View original article.

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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

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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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A year prior to that, the magazine published an article under the heading “Pot: A Rational Approach.” The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation. The next time you pick up a Playboy magazine—or a CBD By Playboy product—keep the organization’s history in mind.

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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. New Mexico and Virginia have approved legislation, and will join this list later in 2021, on June 29 and July 1, respectively.). South Dakota*. Washington. Washington D.C. New Hampshire.

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Veriheal

JULY 18, 2023

This article will delve into this historic legislation’s potential benefits and implications. The Grant Program Details The heart of this landmark legislation lies in the development of a robust grant program. ” The path to passing this legislation hasn’t been smooth despite the backing.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Politico have published an article that makes a very good read, writing. Mark Madsen, who worked to pass medical marijuana legislation. Read the full article. How the Mormon church unlocked medical pot for deep red states. ’ Because, it wasn’t,” said former Republican Utah state Sen. The church made that happen.”.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 7, 2021

As of now, it’s unclear exactly what is going to happen with this legislation, but drone language is new to this report and has not shown up in previous years. Some of the major players behind this legislation are Rep. View original article. It also differs from past fiscal years because it focuses on California.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2022

The legislation significantly inhibited research into the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelics for decades. Psychedelic Alpha Policy Map. Psychedelic Alpha, an independent community in the psychedelics space, keeps track of psychedelic drug policy reform across the United States.

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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

JULY 28, 2022

But, as we’ve written before (see, for instance, our articles here and here ) , marijuana is still illegal under federal law, as is the use of the radio airwaves to aide in its distribution. Even if it were to become law, its effect on the advertising of marijuana may not be immediate.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 16, 2021

You are here: Home / Policy & Legal / Illinois / New cannabis stores, marijuana tours, and protecting pets from pot on Illinois legislative agenda, but social equity remains a big issue. View original article. March 16, 2021 by AggregatedNews Leave a Comment. La Shawn Ford.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

State recreational marijuana taxes are one of the hottest policy issues in the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

As of the time of this writing, the bill’s text is not available on Congress.gov but is provided by Marijuana Moment’s Kyle Jaeger, who wrote a great article on the bill. It was presented with bipartisan support but the legislative process can be unpredictable. That’s what is happening here.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

Last week, we explored whether the addition of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to food and beverages is actually unlawful , notwithstanding FDA policy. The second is that everyone wants answers, including Congress, which probably should have addressed this in the Farm Bill or in companion legislation. It has put FDA in a bind.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

That news comes via AL.com , which said that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has been in discussions with state legislators “about changing the date to allow cultivators to be licensed sooner, by no later than early 2022.”. The legislation was signed into law later that month by Republican Governor Kay Ivey.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

This newsletter summarizes Connecticut tax legislation enacted, court decisions rendered, and administrative guidance published by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) during the first six months of 2021.Please The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

HB 1438 made Illinois the first state in the nation to include social equity provisions in cannabis legislation. They lobbied their legislators, organized rallies, held press conferences, and demanded justice. Hold legislators accountable for real-world equity solutions. View original article. More voices, less inequity.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

Legislation recently passed by Congress, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, includes nearly a billion dollars in funding to aid state-administered unemployment insurance programs. FEDERAL DOLLARS ARE GOING TO SUPPORT STATE PROGRAMS — NOT TO DICTATE HOW THEY MUST USE THE MONEY.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

This consultation comes ahead of the review of the federal legislative framework set to begin in October 2021. In this article, we’ve highlighted all the inputs gathered for further regulatory development. The growing demand for various cannabis products is driving regulatory bodies to review what’s right and wrong in policies.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Cannabis Remains Prohibited Despite Legislative and Scientific Progress. Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Prohibition Does Not Stop Science.

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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. See, for example, the Career Services Policy at Colorado State University.

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