Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 13, 2022

I suppose the explanation is obvious: bolstered by still unspent Federal stimulus money [i] and better than expected tax revenues, the Governor and the Legislature decided to be especially generous to their constituents during this election year. [ii]. In addition, the Budget enacted a New York City version of this entity-level tax. [iv].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2019

Elected officials voted 4-1 to pass the bill, sponsored by Councilman Bob Coffin, just before the draft ordinance was scheduled to expire. The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday voted to permit lounges where people can consume marijuana. Source: [link].

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

convention and hosting a festive Happy Holidays party at Nuwu’s historic cannabis consumption lounge, taking it to an even higher level in 2020 was absolutely vital. “By building bridges between consumers, industry, and government officials, we anticipate extremely high participation in the 2020 election cycle and beyond.”

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 18, 2022

Late last week, election officials certified the initiative language and released a summary of the proposal. Those previously convicted of marijuana crimes who have business experience will have priority. Legalization lost at the ballot box in 2018, so we’ll see how it fares in 2022. Lawmakers in Maryland see the writing on the wall.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

The deadline for New York municipalities to opt out of allowing cannabis business operations ended on December 31 with 642 towns, villages, and cities choosing to bar dispensaries and 733 opting out of consumption lounges, according to Rockefeller Institute of Government data. and B) There’s money in them thar hills!

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2023

The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. Planting cannabis for personal consumption or business remains illegal under French law, which applies in French Polynesia. .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

But the need for reform is much more far-reaching: There is also a lot to do with medical cannabis in the coming legislative period, as politicians, pharmacists and manufacturers alike made clear at the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin. Apotheke Website in Germany writes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. In June, the OCP released a report that showed 64% of cannabis accessed for consumption among past-month cannabis users in Maine is now coming from a regulated, legal source.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Belfast’s Lord Mayor has announced that she would support the legalisation of cannabis as well as plans for the introduction of safe dug consumption sites for those addicted to drugs. Obviously, the critical thing is to put criminals out of business and protect the health of children. What is taxation?

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SpeedWeed

JULY 6, 2021

The leader also indicated that he might move against any legalization of a commercial cannabis industry, cautioning those who see a business opportunity in Mexican marijuana that, “You can’t traffic in the health of the people.”. With his comments, AMLO cast doubt on the viability of Mexican cannabis legalization.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Following November’s elections, the state government also looks quite different than the last few years, from the Governor’s office on down. In our experience, OLCC seems pretty busy but I suppose it never hurts for a government agency to learn more about the object of its regulation. SB 354 – More OLCC homework. A niche bill.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Initiated Measure 27 will be on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot. This is the latest of several pieces of legislation that have passed by the House, but not the Senate, to legalize marijuana and/or permit financial institutions to provide services to marijuana businesses.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

As Marijuana Business Daily noted in their overview of the successful initiatives, “as of June, only 168 of California’s 540 cities and counties allowed for any type of legal MJ retail operations, and many of those don’t allow adult-use retail, only medical.” In case you missed it, part one of this series is here. Oceanside: Measure M.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 6, 2021

A rise in cannabis consumption and greater emphasis on managing health further highlight the impact of these challenging times. The results help our industry make more informed business decisions and better satisfy customers’ needs and desires as we move into the mainstream.” . A total of 78.1 A total of 78.1

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 14, 2019

As Marijuana Business Daily shows, some of these individuals hold positions of power, such as Matteo Salvini, who holds the positions of Italian Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Consequently, it left a legal loophole that technically allowed shops to sell hemp, while stating that the hemp was not meant for consumption.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

Fortunately, Clark Hill’s Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources (EENR) Business Unit/Practice has a depth of experience on these matters, and many more relevant matters. The EENR Business Unit has been recognized as a leading practice in this area for several years now, amongst AmLaw rated firms.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–High Tide Inc. All nominees included in its Notice of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular dated June 14, 2021 (the “Circular”), were elected as directors of High Tide. businesses. businesses. Votes For: Votes Withheld: .

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

This was our first year dabbling in the candidacy aspects of things, but quickly learned the value of being an educated voter and focusing on primary elections. The City of Las Vegas began drafting ordinances for social consumption this year, and we were proud to show up and voice our concerns on the record.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

All of these questions could be barriers to happy, healthy, elective cannabis consumption for women and minorities. Help women gain access to capital and resources for cannabis businesses. Marijuana Business Daily. Double points if the founder of the business is both. Female Forward: Periods, Hormones and THC.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

While the NJ legislature may revisit legalization in the state budget before the June 30 deadline, it is more likely the vote will wait until after the November election, since all 80 assembly seats are up for re-election. Now is the time to start thinking about your legal strategy to launch a business in the Tristate area!

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Veriheal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The November 2020 election was a great win for advocates for cannabis legal reform , with four states voting to legalize recreational cannabis, joining the 11 other states that have decriminalized recreational cannabis use. ” What Federal Law Says.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Now, Chicago Business reports that the recent vaping scare threatens legal marijuana sales, potentially crippling the system before it even takes off. Given the many different consumption methods, many might think that one option having a bad reputation will not cause much harm. At the same, time, the illnesses and deaths in the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2020

This November 2020 election, cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota. What are the ballot initiatives this coming election? The Montana ballot will feature two cannabis related measures this November.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 22, 2020

While we have not seen a mainstream resurgence of alcohol consumption in the workplace, we have noticed a distinct trend of some collaborative and creative workplaces, including co-working environments, to expand access to alcohol in the workplace, often with bars and kegs onsite.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

And yet – thanks to a global pandemic, divisive election, and (let’s not forget!) Other research based on information from the American Productivity Audit estimates that lost hours of productivity at work caused by pain costs businesses $80 billion a year. For more details, see: CBD May Improve Workplace Performance.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Initiated Measure 27 will be on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot. This is the latest of several pieces of legislation that have passed by the House, but not the Senate, to legalize marijuana and/or permit financial institutions to provide services to marijuana businesses.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2021

It is a sad day in America when private corporations like Amazon and the NFL are making bigger moves to support the public opinion of cannabis than the elected representatives in the US government. Not bad for an industry that hasn’t been in legal business since the 1940s.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Many cannabis-centered proposals have already been debated in the Legislature, with lawmakers going as far as to discuss the idea of allowing medical cannabis consumption or decriminalization to be voted on via referendum. Now, pro-cannabis groups have their sights set on 2024. .

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Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2021

Now this island of paradise is taking its first steps towards legalizing adult-use and medical cannabis consumption. The extent of authority is best explained in the following statement: “All business between Bermuda and the governments of other countries are handled by Britain.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Update : AB 1465 was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on 5/16/19. CA resident? CA resident?

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The measures will now go to the full chambers for a vote; passage in both chambers would send the legisaltion to Governor Murphy, who made legalization one of his top platforms during his successful election campaign last year. Prohibition forces marijuana sales into the underground market, where it is impossible to control them.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2022

The legislation had been originally introduced in November 2021 , but had to be reintroduced in the newest session of Parliament, following an election in March of this year. It would also allow for on-site consumption in a retail setting under a special permit. Advertising restrictions.

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NORML

DECEMBER 10, 2019

At the time, the state’s legalization bill was one of the most progressive, which included protections for home growers, preservation of one of the nation’s best medical marijuana programs, and a social consumption clause that would’ve made Maine one of the first states to host licensed cannabis bars and lounges.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Update : HB 581 was approved by the House Agriculture & Water Resources Committee on 2/27, and the bill was then heard by the House State Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee on the same day. Update : SB 639 was heard by the Senate Business and General Government Committee on 2/28, but no action was taken on the bill yet.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 1, 2019

Hopes for reform have ebbed and flowed since Governor Murphy was elected on a platform including legalization within his first 100 days. 15% of licenses would go to minorities, 15% to disabled-veterans, and 25% to “micro-businesses.” Also noteworthy in the bill is the proposal of Cannabis Consumption Areas.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) announced that Jan Singer has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The election of Singer increases the number of directors on Brown-Forman’s Board to 12. LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS a lingerie/lifestyle brand.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

“I’m convinced that we have to do it, and it’s part of a possible extraordinary session,” said Monreal, the head of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (better known as “AMLO”) Morena Party senators, referring to the chance of a special session to address the issue after June’s legislative elections. “We’re looking at all of that.”.

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