The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 21, 2019

In a time where marijuana legalization is rapidly expanding, all employers should be reassessing their workplace drug testing policies to be sure they are in compliance with existing and soon to be effective state and local laws.

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Policy Environment Compliance Compliance 79

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

As part of the application process, the department is requiring those applicants to participate in classes “to ensure that social equity applicants are prepared for the application process and the challenges of running a marijuana business.”. View original article.

Business 52

Business Programs State Laws Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Per the release distributed by Senator Wyden : Wyden and Blumenauer’s State Cannabis Commerce Act would make these existing protections permanent and expand them to include all cannabis producers and consumers in compliance with state law. and tribal communities.

Legislation 277

Legislation Programs Marijuana Compliance 277

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.

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Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 69

MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

For starters, this case clarifies that the federal government can neither force the states to enforce federal marijuana policy, nor can they prohibit the states from implementing or revising their own marijuana policies. Murphy holds that state-law repeals are not pre-emptible.

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Policy State Laws DEA Legislation 100

SMPL

AUGUST 14, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. The report goes on to describe how its recommendations would help resolve some of these issues.

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Policy Research and Development Marijuana DEA 40

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

Ikigai Law. In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. For the purposes of this post, we will discuss only the medicinal route of doing business. Other general laws on e-commerce, telemedicine, and consumer protection will also apply. 19 July 2022. by Aparna Sridharan.

Medicine 52

Medicine Hemp Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Consumption Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law. FINAL RESOLUTION. Marijuana Moment Report.

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Compliance Compliance State Laws Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

Although the Budget includes the usual categories of expenditures we have come to expect from Albany, it also introduces certain tax-related measures, some of which are certain to be welcomed by the general business community, and a few that may be meaningful to certain industries. Challenges.

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Business Cannabis Law Decriminalization 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Congress is making another run at providing a safe harbor to the banking industry and companies that provide services to cannabis businesses. Despite bipartisan support and broad support by the business community, these efforts have never resulted in the bill becoming law. Skillman and Ryan D. Arnold & Porter.

Banking 52

Banking Compliance Compliance Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Law Firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP writes… The Cannabis Banking Guidance from California’s Department of Business Oversight (DBO) offers California-chartered financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses assurances that the DBO will not bring enforcement actions based solely on such relationships.

Banking 45

Banking Compliance Compliance Policy 45

Canna Law Blog

MAY 12, 2020

In an emailed statement to MarketWatch, a Weedmaps spokesperson stated: “Given our role as the largest technology company in the cannabis sector, from time to time, Weedmaps receives requests for information from government agencies. We cooperate with these requests as we do with all lawful inquiries.

State Laws 74

State Laws Policy Compliance Compliance 74

NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. AK resident? California.

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Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 268

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Under existing state law, medical cannabis oil may contain no more than five percent THC, greatly restricting its therapeutic potential and medical efficacy. The measure would require the Department of Health and Senior Services to prioritize licensing applications submitted by women and minority owned business applicants.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 194

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance. Description.

Compliance 66

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 66

MMJ Recs

MARCH 4, 2024

One crucial aspect of dispensary etiquette is ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Before visiting a dispensary, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the local laws and regulations regarding medical marijuana use. Practice Patience: Dispensaries can sometimes get busy, especially during peak hours.

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Dispensary Environment Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

Regulators won’t punish credit unions simply for working with marijuana businesses that are operating in compliance with state laws, the head of the federal agency that oversees the financial services providers said in a new interview. We don’t get involved with micro-managing credit unions,” he said.

Banking 40

Banking Compliance Compliance State Laws 40

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v. 1] Musta v.

Patients 52

Patients State Laws Law Treatment 52

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 18, 2020

Cannabis dispensaries and other cannabis-related businesses should add TCPA compliance protocols to their checklist of regulatory requirements to be satisfied in this quickly emerging industry. The nature of how many cannabis businesses operate makes the developing industry an easy target for TCPA lawsuits.

Compliance 40

Compliance Compliance Business Cannabis 40

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this post, I’ll sketch out some considerations for FIs looking at banking marijuana-related businesses – or, as they are known in the common parlance, “MRBs”. Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” Indirect Marijuana Business.” That’s banking.

Banking 81

Banking Business Cannabis Hemp 81

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Governor Newsom signed AB-195 into law, which came with sweeping changes specific to the cannabis sector — including changes to cannabis tax & relief, compliance, and oversight. Additionally, the state released its first-ever applications for manufacturing commodities from industrial hemp. Human Food Manufacturer.

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Law Food Packaging Hemp 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Counsel is provided on compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Deputy Counsel develops and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures for Legal Services which are consistent with: policies of the Executive Director; State policies; Executive Orders; and all related statutory requirements.

Legislation 52

Legislation Policy Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies announced today licensing agreements with TerrAscend NJ LLC, a subsidiary of TerrAscend Corp. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. BOONTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS

Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident? Connecticut.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 177

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

a substance or compound intended for human ingestion, derived from, or made by, processing hemp) for export to other states, which certifies the hemp processor’s compliance with Washington state’s inspection and sanitation requirements.” No, hemp extracts intended for ingestion cannot be sold in Washington state.

Extraction 105

Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 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. There also exist certain requirements to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. Thirteen additional states have legalized the medical use of low THC marijuana. Also, eleven states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance State Laws Law 59

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy. Legal Possession Limits: Patients have the right to possess a certain amount of medical cannabis, as determined by state regulations.

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Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 7, 2019

Liht’s business is conducted in a manner consistent with state law and is in compliance with licensing requirements. These law firms inform any necessary changes to our policies and procedures for compliance in Canada and the US. Copies of licenses are posted on Liht’s website.

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Compliance Compliance Research and Development Strains 63

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The four plaintiffs filed a motion last week to amend their suit to include allegations that RLD and its Cannabis Control Division violated the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act. A policy director initially told Vigil and Colomo to have the plants destroyed, but were quickly told to reverse course, according to the complaint.

Programs 52

Programs Policy Edibles Cannabis 52

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 6/11/2019 at 9:30am in the State Capitol, room 4202. CA resident? Update : S.

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Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 119