Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Even after Governor Schwarzenegger authorized a statewide decriminalization program in 2010, thousands continued to face serious misdemeanor charges related to cannabis. However, with social equity becoming a prominent topic in the cannabis industry, California officials have started investing significantly in social equity policies.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

These facilities provide a diverse selection of cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals, sourced from state-licensed cultivators and manufacturers. Maryland’s medical cannabis program prioritizes patient access and ensures a supportive environment for those seeking alternative treatment options.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 9, 2024

West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. This begs the question of what topics the CAC should cover in their upcoming quarterly meetings. Authored By: An-Chi Tsou.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

However, they must also be aware of potential discrimination issues and ensure compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Drug Testing Policies and Procedures in Texas Drug testing policies and procedures in Texas workplaces play a critical role in maintaining safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Effective supply chain management encompasses inventory management, transportation logistics, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 15, 2024

New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program Regulations In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana has undergone significant transformations across the United States, and New Jersey has emerged as a trailblazer in implementing a robust Medicinal Cannabis Program (previously known as the Medicinal Marijuana Program).

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

It means that hemp farmers are going to face a bevy of regulations and compliance issues and protocol on the state, tribal, and federal levels in a way they haven’t had to before even under 2014 Farm Bill pilot programs.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. Visit the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program website for a complete list. Q: What medical conditions qualify for medical marijuana use in Ohio?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. It’s also not defined in the 2020 National Credit Union Administration Guidance on banking hemp-related business (“HRB”s) (which we helped create) or the 2020 FinCEN Guidance on that related topic. Examples given are paper, rope and clothing companies.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

It means that hemp farmers are going to face a bevy of regulations and compliance issues and protocol on the state, tribal, and federal levels in a way they haven’t had to before even under 2014 Farm Bill pilot programs.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 30, 2024

A well-functioning supply chain ensures that medical marijuana products reach patients safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations. Supply chain management involves logistics, inventory control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. This may include testing for contaminants, dosing accuracy, and product stability.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Most worrisome to me is that SAFE Banking could ultimately increase AML/BSA compliance burdens for financial institutions with cannabis clients. Specifically, it wouldn’t: grant access to SBA programs (there’s another bill floating around for that) increase lending options in any direct or discernible sense; grant U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Consumption” means “to ingest, inhale, topically apply to the skin or hair.” This means that out-of-state growers, processors, manufactures and distributors wishing to sell their Hemp CBD products in Oregon must also ensure compliance with Oregon’s total THC testing standards before their product cross state lines. California.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Licensees must ensure that all workers are trained in compliance with the training manual, including the minimum curriculum below or any worker certification program authorized by the Board. In addition to the circulation of the training manual, all workers must be trained in compliance with the training manual.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Patients in Texas have access to a multitude of pain management options with MMJ, ranging from tinctures and edibles to topicals and more. Pain Management Programs with Medical Cannabis in Texas Texas offers pain management programs with MMJ tailored to address the unique needs of patients. Photo by Pixabay.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

I’m a pretty tough critic of California in general if you read any of my writings on the topic. Also, of course, the point is to get voters to vote in favor of cannabis initiatives, and tax revenue that will deliver on things like infrastructure, government programs, education, etc. On the 25th anniversary of Prop.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Jennifer Mora is the assistant editor for The Blunt Truth, as well as a Labor & Employment senior counsel in the Los Angeles office and key member of Seyfarth’s Workplace Compliance Solutions group. Blog: The Blunt Truth. Can employers still conduct reasonable suspicion drug tests and take action based on the results?

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 2, 2023

Understanding Medical Cannabis And Its Benefits Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, has been a topic of great interest and debate in recent years. In Iowa, the medical cannabis program is governed by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). It’s worth noting that Iowa follows a strict medical cannabis program.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 1, 2024

From oils and tinctures to capsules and topical creams, CBD is available in various forms to suit individual preferences and needs. In some regions, medical marijuana programs permit the use of CBD products for therapeutic purposes, provided they comply with specific regulations regarding cultivation, distribution, and patient access.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

To date, while taking input from the public on the topic, the FDA mostly has engaged in enforcement, sometimes in tandem with Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), against CBD retailers. For years everyone has wondered when, or even if , the FDA would propose and adopt CBD regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Before I get started, I want to provide a disclaimer for the non-lawyer readers of the blog. Strict compliance with Rule 1.2 ” Keep in mind that this disclaimer is for a blog, not an engagement letter, but it states in plain English that marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Need an example?

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The Joint Blog

MAY 19, 2020

There are eight states where nurse practitioners can become a certifying provider, including: New York Minnesota Washington Maryland New Hampshire New Mexico Main Massachusetts CBD Oil: CBD oil can be a confusing topic. It’s freely available in some places while in others it’s against the law, and the difference is what is in the oil.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2020

On September 17, I , along with my colleagues, Griffen Thorne and Vince Sliwoski , held a webinar entitled “Hemp CBD Q&A,” a recording of which is available on our blog. However, there is no uniform licensing program across state lines. Does any state have a model law(s) governing the licensing of in-state hemp processors?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (“FDACS”) will oversee Florida’s hemp program. ” The proposed rules cover a wide range of topics but below are a few highlights. It appears that the FDACS has put a lot of thought into this program, from cultivation to consumption.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. Producers can obtain coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program for 2020 if they are now part of a Section 7606 state or university pilot program authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill or once a USDA-approved plan is in place.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

The last time I wrote on this topic, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) made several proposals to City Council on how to re-vamp Phase 3 licensing for efficiency and expediency, which at the time the City Council pretty much rejected. demonstrate compliance with the City’s Equity Share rules (I.e.,

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Otherside Farms

AUGUST 4, 2020

You could look ay business management, cultivation, design, marketing, financial services, activism, security, computer programming, and content creation. Your business plan should address key considerations such as funding, marketing, competition, legal compliance, and other essential components of running your business.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Medical marijuana, once a controversial and stigmatized topic, has undergone a remarkable transformation in the eyes of the American public. What was once a divisive topic is now garnering widespread support from Americans across the political spectrum.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 29, 2020

In a memo released on Friday the Navy clarified that their banned product list “includes the use of topical products containing hemp, such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, lip balms, or soaps.” It is the goal of the Department of the Navy (DON) to eliminate substance abuse.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. With the passage of House Bill 19-1230 allowing for state-licensed hospitality licenses, Denver needed to modify its marijuana consumption program to comply with the new state law. Ordinance – Omnibus Bill.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

The Guidance lays out what credit unions need to incorporate into their Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) and Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) compliance programs in order to work with hemp businesses. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program.

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Medicinal Genomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In addition, we’ve written a substantial review of this topic in a document prepared for the United States Pharmacopeia. We have worked closely with Chris over the years, and ironically, co-authored a manuscript on this very topic with him. We feel a comprehensive rebuttal is the most transparent approach to such a complicated topic.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Below is a rundown of the state of each topic and some thoughts on the general scene. People in the know are arguing that, as written, HB 2740 could put Oregon out of compliance with 2014 Farm bill, while failing to meet federal Department of Agriculture (USDA) strictures under the 2018 Farm Bill — which would be disastrous.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2019

as well as writing detailed pieces about tax and accountancy issues relating to law in the cannabis sector Jordan has a incisive knowledge about how the cannabis sector operates and writes wickedly funny articles on his blog. We have previously written extensively on this topic. We welcome Jordan to Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

We have written a number of articles in our blog [1] relating to the representation of cannabis businesses. We have also written to the California Attorney General as well as the General Counsel for all three of the agencies in California that regulate the cannabis industry regarding this topic. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

All of those clients have to deal with a myriad of healthcare law and regulatory issues under both federal and state law, and the cost of compliance is not cheap. Adult use and schedule III I’ve seen a few opinions on this topic. Most say that the current state-legal programs won’t be impacted by a reschedule.

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