Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Cannabis Conference and Cannabis Business Times announced the winners of the 2021 Cannabis Leadership Awards , which recognizes industry professionals who exemplify the leadership qualities needed to inspire and empower those around them and who work to better the industry and their communities. EDITOR: Heather Allman.

Business 105

Business Media Cultivation Retail 105

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

The measure would impose a civil penalty of $200 for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, as well as for the cultivation of up to two marijuana plants. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. ND resident? ND resident?

Legislation 233

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 233

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

SB 546: Home cultivation for medical marijuana patients Senate Bill 546 proposes allowing registered medical marijuana patients in Florida to cultivate cannabis at home. The bill restricts cultivation to a maximum of two plants per residence, regardless of the number of eligible patients living there.

Hemp 61

Hemp Extraction Packaging Legislation 61

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This bill would heavily reduce the cannabis products on the market that are currently available recreationally, returning to more traditional policies of the past. If passed and put into practice, this bill would bring about major changes for cannabis users in Texas, as well as for businesses selling cannabis. ounces of cannabis.

Recreational 87

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Programs 87

NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. MS resident? New Hampshire.

Legislation 298

Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 298

Canna Law Blog

JULY 3, 2019

In what appears to be a first, a veteran commercial cannabis cultivator in Santa Barbara County has sued another cannabis cultivator for, among many other claims, violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Two of the plaintiffs’ 25 causes of action cite RICO violations as grounds for relief.

Cultivation 80

Cultivation Business Law Cannabis 80

NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.

Legalization 196

Legalization Marijuana Consumption Policy 196

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.

Hemp 88

Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 88

NORML

JULY 16, 2019

Cultivators, manufacturers and testers face the same distance requirement for day care facilities and churches, but they must be at least 750 feet from schools.” ” Patient Seminars II – Home Cultivation and Compliance. Are you planning to cultivate your own medical cannabis or interested in being a caregiver?

Cultivation 172

Cultivation Compliance Compliance Patients 172

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

The two-year PEIR process would cover all potential uses including retail, distribution, testing, manufacturing, indoor and outdoor cultivation, and microbusinesses. ” As the county moves closer to voting on a revamped marijuana policy, Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher described Wednesday’s action as a challenge.

Policy 81

Policy Environment Collective Edibles 81

NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Meanwhile, those who hold the lucrative cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses are finding new ways to profit, primarily by selling to out of state investors. Now, we believe that the needs of our patients are being overlooked in favor of business enterprises. Patients have faced lost jobs and needless DUI charges.

Patients 275

Patients Marijuana Programs Events 275

NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

Allows for home cultivation for personal use. NO CRTA = prohibits home cultivation for adult-use and classifies any amount of plants as at least a misdemeanor. NO CRTA = prohibits home cultivation for adult-use and classifies any amount of plants as at least a misdemeanor. Adequate improvements to the medical program.

Programs 226

Programs Legislation Cultivation Legalization 226

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

What it exemplifies to Grupo Flor CEO Gavin Kogan is a wider metamorphosis in California reflecting scores of new marijuana markets and business opportunities for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, testing labs and other MJ businesses around the state.

Policy 98

Policy Retail Cultivation Recreational 98

Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2022

Although Germany’s medical cannabis policy is in its early stages, it still outshines other European cannabis markets due to its colossal growth. Under existing German law, cannabis can be cultivated, sold, owned, imported, and exported. Medical Cannabis Businesses and Investors Hope So appeared first on Cannabis Central.

Recreational 98

Recreational Business Legalization Seed-To-Sale 98

Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

This policy ensured significant penalties and incarceration for possession, cultivation, and trafficking for anyone found guilty in the U.S. Nixons War on Drugs The Nixon administration took the racially-charged propaganda behind cannabis prohibition even further by unofficially beginning the War on Drugs in 1971.

Legalization 76

Legalization Access Policy Banking 76

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Company closed the first phase of its multiphase expansion project of an up to 558,000 square foot new cultivation and production facility in Matteson, Illinois. To that end, as CEO, I am more confident than ever in our strategy, fundamentals, asset base, and current growth ramp of our business as we look ahead to 2022.”.

Business 105

Business Dispensary Retail Cultivation 105

MJ Business Attorneys

APRIL 29, 2019

Is cultivating marijuana to blame, or something else? Cannabis businesses are already taking proactive steps to ensure that their employees are protected, such as voluntary OSHA inspections as well as Good Manufacturing Practice certifications. What is ‘green lung’?

Safety 153

Safety Data Food Environment 153

The Cannigma

AUGUST 2, 2023

From business and health to recreational and comedy, these podcasts are sure to elevate your listening experience. From exploring the latest advancements in cannabis science to analyzing global cannabis policies, this show provides a comprehensive perspective on the plant’s diverse impact. So, sit back, relax, and tune in.

Business 86

Business Topical Education Cultivation 86

Project CBD

JUNE 16, 2023

The result: Cascading business failures across the industry. One in five cultivators have voluntarily surrendered their licenses this year. One in five cannabis cultivators in California have voluntarily surrendered their licenses this year. The state excise tax on an eighth ounce of cannabis is $4.90 or over 100 times greater.

Supply Chain 184

Supply Chain Retail Cultivation Cannabis 184

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

Legislation 182

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 182

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2019

The Hemp Center will be based in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and intends to serve “as a research hub connecting faculty and researchers engaged in plant research, food innovation, pharmacy, public health, public policy, business and engineering.” You can read all about it here. What kinds of hemp have less than.3%

Hemp 88

Hemp Business Strains Food 88

NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

The measure permits individuals 21 and older to possess and purchase up to an ounce of cannabis and creates a system to license and regulate retail marijuana businesses. Limited home cultivation is also permitted under the measure. MPP and the New Approach PAC are actively backing both proposals.

Marijuana 130

Marijuana History Retail Access 130

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Update : HB 1089 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee at 1:30 on 2/19/2020 in Room LSB-A.

Legislation 191

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 191

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

According to the Marijuana Policy Project, each state has its own tax laws regarding the legal sale of medical marijuana. Fees that are associated with cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing medical marijuana have also been a source of revenue for the state, and range anywhere from $6,000 to upwards of $25,000.

Seed-To-Sale 98

Seed-To-Sale Business Marijuana Dispensary 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on cannabis business banking issues next week.

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 195

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

HB1445/SB1235, unfortunately, didn’t provide a framework for cultivating or distributing medicines, so patients had to get their cannabis from another state (a no-no under the US Department of Justice’s now-rescinded guidelines ). SB 1027 authorized the Board of Pharmacy to issue permits for marijuana cultivation and processing.

Marijuana 247

Marijuana Legalization Programs Oil 247

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Practically speaking, will landlords be willing to take on the risk of leasing space to cannabis cultivators, processors or dispensaries—and, if so, what are some of the issues that will arise in negotiating leases to cannabis operators? What constraints does the MRTA place on the location of these businesses?

Business 94

Business Legislation Dispensary Law 94

Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at how businesses are parting ways with traditional “cannabis tests” as well as how legal access leads to fair employment opportunities for consumers alike. As such, there is much variance between each state’s set of regulations, like possession limits and cultivation rights.

Policy 119

Policy Safety Treatment Business 119

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. MN resident? MN resident?

Legislation 192

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 192

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Judges are frustrated, businesses are losing money, and lawsuits that should never have been filed are clogging up the courts. If you run a cannabis business, you need to know why this is happeningand how to avoid becoming the next case on the docket. Cannabis litigation is exploding. Why Are There So Many Cannabis Lawsuits?

Business 81

Business Compliance Compliance Collective 81

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

In this webinar led by experts in consulting, lobbying, cannabis licensing, and regulatory affairs, we will go beyond the basics of adult-use license application and business planning timelines to understand the often asked about social equity elements and the often overlooked importance of building government and local support.

Sleep 105

Sleep Events Business Policy 105

NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. 2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before.

Decriminalization 130

Decriminalization Legislation Patients Policy 130

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The legislation was amended in 2015 to decriminalise the use of small quantities of marijuana, but Grange who was at the CanEx Business Conference and Expo in Montego Bay, Friday night, announced the pending changes to the legislation, which she said were decided two weeks ago by Cabinet.

Media 105

Media Law Marijuana Legislation 105

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1648, to remove all criminal and civil penalties for the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana by adults.

Legislation 256

Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 256

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

With Connecticut’s new marijuana laws going into effect today, applications are being accepted for appointments to the Social Equity Council, which will review and accept cannabis-related business licenses submitted by social equity applicants. Other appointments will be made by Gov. Applications must be submitted before July 9.

Policy 105

Policy Cultivation Cannabis Business 105

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today we turn to Pennsylvania. Expect big changes in the future.

Hemp 110

Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 110