Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Today, medical cannabis is legal in 36 states, four permanently inhabited territories, and the District of Columbia. Recreational cannabis is legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia. And another 13 states have decriminalized cannabis. In practice, the DCC rarely surfaces in constitutional litigation.

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Law Decriminalization State Laws Cultivation 52

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Amber Littlejohn, Executive Director, Minority Cannabis Business Association. Kaliko Castille, President, Minority Cannabis Business Association. We applaud the introduction of legislation that would federally decriminalize cannabis. The days of federal prohibition are numbered.

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Dispensary Banking Legislation Cannabis 52

Nature's Way Medicine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Colorado Dispensary Loses Tax Case. A Colorado dispensary was being audited by the IRS and the IRS used the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting and Compliance system that tracks cannabis sales to determine that it was in violation of its tax reports. cannabis jobs are at an all time high.

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Patients Dispensary Conditions Cannabis 97

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The petitioners in this case lawfully operate a medium medical-marijuana dispensary in Colorado. But because of a public-policy provision in the Tax Code, companies that deal in controlled substances prohibited by federal law are treated differently. s government to decriminalize medical marijuana under local ordinance.

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Cultivation State Laws Policy Business 52

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

It’s been a busy week for the Golden State. Assembly Bill 1525 allows cannabis banking under California state law. In other news, a federal court ruled that the state must turn over information concerning three marijuana businesses to the DEA. Further bulletins as events warrant. california.

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DEA Banking CBD Edibles 98

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The majority opinion held that there as nothing in the ballot materials for the law that indicated voters had considered or were even aware of how this might impact possession of the drug in prison. The court stated, “it seems implausible that the voters intended to essentially decriminalize marijuana in prison.”

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Law Policy Decriminalization Recreational 97

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 166

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. CO resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 159

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

But this time around, after years of setbacks and political meddling from the rival gaming industry, a bill at the Nevada State Legislature is on track to settle the score once and for all. And there’s a social equity part to it where we’re not restricting this just to licensed dispensary owners.”.

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Policy Law Dispensary Consumption 52

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law.

Legislation 187

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 187

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 146

SpeedWeed

MARCH 31, 2021

Those latter exceptions are particularly important in a state like Virginia, which is home to a large number of federal employees and federal contractors. . The legislation marks a continuation of what has been a busy month on the cannabis front for Northam and other Virginia Democrats. Continuing Progress in Virginia.

Oil 52

Oil Decriminalization Recreational Patients 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

Ohio need only look to its northern neighbor for an example on how to successfully implement a state-regulated recreational marijuana program. Weinstein told the Enquirer that their proposed bill is actually modeled after the Michigan law. Ohio Looks to Michigan for Inspiration. View original article.

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Recreational Marijuana Legislation Programs 52

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

Legislation 135

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 135

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Those fears were confirmed when Sessions formally rolled back the Cole Memo, a federal directive under the Obama administration not to pursue criminal actions or civil forfeiture against marijuana businesses that were abiding state law. As it now stands, 10 states (including California) plus Washington D.C.

State Laws 40

State Laws Policy Decriminalization Marijuana 40

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Instead, companies are limited to state-wide trademarks. These limited marks have created a fractured market, with little clarity for businesses in a cannabis industry that continues to grow despite the lack of federal decriminalization. But these issues will certainly affect businesses’ bottom lines and result in litigation.

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Legalization Decriminalization Cannabis Packaging 69

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2020

One such pain for marijuana businesses is the tension between following state laws on a product that is still illegal at the federal level. This has impactful results for the taxation of medical marijuana businesses. These businesses may also not deduct for state and local taxes paid or for charitable contributions.

Marijuana 45

Marijuana Business Decriminalization Legislation 45

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

Banking 52

Banking Programs Decriminalization Legislation 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

Banking 52

Banking Programs Decriminalization Legislation 52

Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 5, 2021

IRS Prefers Cannabis Businesses Pay Electronically. The IRS commissioner Charles Rettig told the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee that he would prefer if state-legal marijuana businesses would pay taxes electronically. That is progress for the conservative state. Washington.

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Sleep Patients Cannabis THC 76

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. practicing law in the U.S. practicing law in the U.S.

DEA 51

DEA Banking Agriculture Law 51

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Over the past several months, state officials have vacated an estimated 2.2 Numerous states in 2021 also enacted legislation expanding medical cannabis access and stimulating greater diversity among licensed marijuana businesses. “As DECRIMINALIZATION. DECRIMINALIZATION. The law took effect August 1, 2021.

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

MARCH 7, 2019

Los Angeles marijuana criminal defense lawyers need to stress that while the drug has been decriminalized, that does not mean you can’t be charged with a crime – particularly trafficking – if you aren’t abiding by state laws. 28, 2019, California Marijuana Business Lawyer Blog.

Cultivation 40

Cultivation Marijuana State Laws Decriminalization 40

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

While serving as mayor of Burlington, Vermont in the 1980’s, he called for decriminalizing drug possession and treating substance abuse as a public health issue. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization. The federal government needs to get out of the business of outlawing marijuana.”

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Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 278

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

This week: The National Credit Union Administration affirms that credit unions may provide financial services to hemp businesses. Five federal financial regulatory agencies replied to a request for clarification from Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) regarding the availability of banking services to hemp businesses.

Banking 45

Banking Research and Development Legislation Programs 45

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

Cannabis company (MedMen) sues Miami Beach over restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. A cannabis company is taking Miami Beach to court after its efforts to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Alton Road were thwarted amid fears that the area would become a marijuana hub. Craig Delsack / Law Offices of Craig Delsack, LLC.

Digestion 49

Digestion Dispensary Recreational Legislation 49

SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. States would still be able to prohibit cannabis growing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and consumption within their borders. .”

Packaging 52

Packaging Banking Programs CBD 52

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Industry advocates are also concerned that more conservative elements of the state legislature will prevent equitable legalization in Virginia. Part of the state’s decriminalization bill signed by Democratic Gov. Last month, Northam unveiled a legalization bill co-sponsored by multiple state legislators.

Legalization 40

Legalization Advocacy Legislation Decriminalization 40

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Alaska regulators are investigating “credible information” regarding the potential use of a dangerous pesticide (specifically, Eagle 20, which contains myclobutanil) by a cannabis cultivation business. The state licenses are unlimited, although municipalities can establish a cap or outright ban on dispensaries.

Vaping 45

Vaping Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Hemp 45

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The legal cannabis business is spreading like weeds. As several states and foreign countries have enacted laws decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, a fresh rush of reefer madness has overtaken the business world. practicing law in the U.S. By Angelo A.

DEA 40

DEA Banking Agriculture Supply Chain 40

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. Dispensaries are adopting in-store surveillance systems to protect profits.

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Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. ” In more notable state growth, Liberty Health Sciences, another rapidly expanding Florida licensed dispensary, also made news. Florida’s marijuana future is showing promise.

Marijuana 49

Marijuana Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Education 49

The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

A lot of the adult use, legalization has built upon the medical dispensary infrastructure, logistical infrastructure, the inspections and laboratory requirements in some states, and I imagine that also the political power of massive industries plays a role in pushing for further advancement. Now, some states have different tax rates.

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Legalization Patients Education Dispensary 128

The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

In addition, the presidentiables should talk about the potential economic benefits of cannabis from job creation to taxes that businesses pay to boost the economy. Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities. Let us take a look at some California state laws.

Decriminalization 29

Decriminalization Recreational Advocacy Policy 29

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 144

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 144

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

House Committee on Small Business Highlights Need for Federal Reforms. On June 19, 2019, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing entitled “ Unlocked Potential? 1200, would allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

Legislation 59

Legislation Patients Access Banking 59