The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

TBT readers are invited to join Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s upcoming webinar, “Risky Business: US Immigration Law and the Marijuana Industry,” on October 22 at 12 pm CT. ” Read more about the program and speakers here. Register here. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. In addition, U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 14, 2021

And finally, a new player got into the cannabis business. federal decriminalization. The senators describe decriminalization as a first step in effectively regulating the industry and addressing the racial impact of enforcement. Jamie Callender (R-Lake County) announced an adult-use legalization bill. mississippi. and finally.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 12, 2021

After a long legacy of having a medical cannabis program that barely took care of patients, the governor of Georgia has finally signed SB 195—a law that will expand the medical cannabis program to license retailers of low-THC cannabis . Effectively, all it did was decriminalize possession. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

The 163-page Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) aims to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances; tax and regulate cannabis at the federal level; and grant states the power to keep or administer their own oversight programs. .

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of legislation that would decriminalize and tax marijuana on the federal level. This is a job-creating industry, and (the bill) also provides economic opportunities for minority-owned business owners,” Lee said. The measure was passed 228 to 164.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

At the state level, a new decriminalization law took effect this week in Hawaii involving the possession of up to three grams of marijuana, as well as a procedure for expungement of past convictions for the same amount. Legislation is pending, A1897, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. FL resident?

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 25, 2021

He supported decriminalization and an expansion of Delaware’s medical marijuana program. The post Delaware marijuana legalization bill clears House committee – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed. John Carney has expressed concerns about legalization. Read more at Newark Post ]. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

Phil Murphy signed bills to legalize and regulate marijuana use for those 21 and older, decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana and clarify marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for those younger than 21. The new state office would oversee the regulation of the adult-use and medical cannabis programs.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Existing medical cannabis business license holders would also be authorized to sell cannabis at their existing locations and could launch one new location strictly for commercial sale. An extra 40 licenses would be distributed to businesses via a lottery process. Maryland Question 4, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2022).

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 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 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. IL resident? KY resident? MD resident?

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

An Albany lawmaker has proposed a bill to make it easier for transgender and non-binary business people to participate in the emerging adult-use cannabis industry. A report by the Nassau County Comptroller found that white female business owners were the biggest benefactor of the MWBE program in that county.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

If enacted, the bill would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The Office of Cannabis would be one of the Justice Programs in the Department of Justice.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2019

Cannabis-related businesses, especially those from disadvantaged communities, would be eligible to get loans backed by the federal Small Business Administration for the first time under proposed legislation. Chairwoman Velázquez Announces Bills to Open SBA Programs to Legal Cannabis Businesses. Full report.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Join Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s upcoming webinar, “Risky Business: US Immigration Law and the Marijuana Industry,” on October 22 at 12 pm CT. About the Program: Despite the growing trend by states and foreign countries to legalize cannabis for recreational or medicinal use, and the growth of the legalized cannabis business in the U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST. Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski as he provides forecasts for state cannabis programs.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 20, 2021

On the federal level, Republicans proposed decriminalizing marijuana. The law establishes a Commission to run the program and license providers. federal decriminalization. Dave Joyce (R-OH), would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing it. mississippi. This bill, introduced by Rep.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 5, 2020

It is very challenging to manage finances in any business, especially when it comes to small businesses. Still, there is a lot of perplexity about cannabis business financing. Still, there is a lot of perplexity about cannabis business financing. Financing Options for Weed Businesses.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident? New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 29, 2022

A7928 would establish a psychedelic research institute and a therapeutic research program. A6065 would decriminalize psilocybin. Rowan University’s Rohrer College of Business now offers an MBA with a concentration in Cannabis Commercialization. Also check out the psychedelic law blog !

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 11, 2020

Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. New Jersey considers decriminalization. There’s plenty of state news also. aba/sba correspondence.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

On January 13 , Virginia NORML, along with eight more regional NORML chapters will lobby state lawmakers in Richmond in support of decriminalizing minor marijuana possession. Reciprocity and expansion of the medical marijuana program are also priorities for 2020. Please sign up in advance if you plan to attend!

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SMPL

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans for a December vote on the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. Elsewhere, in New Jersey, Sen. Here, we’ve rounded up the 10 headlines you need to know before this week is over. Federal: The U.S. The bill, S.21/A.21,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

United States : Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana. Last Updated: November 29 2019. Article by Robert M. McDermott Will & Emery. For the first time in American history, a congressional committee approved a marijuana legalization bill. 3884) in a 24 to 10 vote.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 16, 2020

And there is endless news about the (lack of) relief for marijuana businesses. VIRGINIA DECRIMINALIZATION. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed a bill decriminalizing cannabis possession earlier this week. Our friends at Marijuana Business Daily have a status report on legalization efforts nation wide available here.

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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. Reduce the business license fee from $500,000 to $5,000. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. VA resident?

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. Possession of small amounts of drugs , including up to 10 grams of cannabis was decriminalized in the 1990s. Possible penalties. Home grow is not allowed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

Total decriminalization through the removal of cannabis from the Rhode Island Controlled Substances Act. Social investment of cannabis tax dollars in communities harmed by the war on drugs. Equitable industry regulations that prioritize the participation of historically marginalized people. Watch their video. Their Vision.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

The MORE Act, which was introduced to the US Congress last month, would completely decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. On the business end, the MORE Act also sets a 5 percent federal tax on all cannabis sales. The Department of Justice has a number of existing offices in their justice programs. On July 23, Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 24, 2022

Cory Booker (D-NJ) formally filed the much-anticipated Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) , a comprehensive bill to decriminalize, regulate, and tax cannabis. For larger cannabis businesses, the excise tax would begin at 10 percent and gradually increase to a maximum rate of 25 percent.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

New Jersey’s Rowan University is offering a Master of Business Administration in Cannabis Commercialization, which allows MBA students to select nine credits to satisfy the requirements. Two required courses include Evolution of the Cannabis Industry and Business Model Innovation in Cannabis. Read more at [link].

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

A decriminalization bill was defeated in the Missouri House of Representatives this week. At a more local level, The city commissioners of Daytona Beach voted to decriminalize up to 20 grams of marijuana possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As of this writing, 18 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and another 13 states have decriminalized the use of marijuana. The headwinds affecting child custody issues are joined by challenges in the valuation of cannabis businesses that may be a marital asset.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Cuomo’s plan would dedicate tax revenues from cannabis sales to a social equity fund intended to support various community reinvestment programs, including mental health treatment, adult education and job placement, financial literacy, child care and after-school programs, and nutrition services. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 22, 2021

With decriminalization efforts underway in many other cities and states, this new training, the first of its kind in the US, could set the stage for the design and deployment of programs like it across the country.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on the challenges and opportunities small businesses face in the cannabis industry. At a more local level, the Cincinnati, Ohio city council approved a measure to decriminalize up to 100 grams of cannabis possession. CA resident?

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