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New Legislation Introduced To Protect State-Legal Marijuana Programs

NORML

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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Michigan Cannabis Industry Must Be Prepared for Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance Inspections from EGLE and MIOSHA

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Further, the MRA’s administrative rules, Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(4)(c), 4)(c), 420.14(5), Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(6),

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Chairwoman Velázquez Introduced Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition And Promote Small Businesses

NORML

House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R. Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C.

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LA City Council Seeks to Implement Emblem Program for Cannabis Stores

Cannabis Law Report

As a measure to protect cannabis consumers from untested and unregulated product at unlicensed businesses, two Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion today aimed at implementing a county program that issues emblem placards to licensed cannabis businesses. ” Source: [link].

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Oregon Health Authority Draft Rules for Psilocybin Services Program

Cannabis Law Report

The Oregon Health Authority released the long-awaited draft rules for its Psilocybin Services Program on September 1st. The draft rules lay out a proposed framework for the first commercial psilocybin licensing program in the nation, and are an exciting step toward the legitimization of the American psychedelics industry.

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Pennsylvania Says Yes to Banking for Cannabis Businesses

Veriheal

Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. It also did not normalize federal taxation for businesses within the sector.

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Travelers Institute Announces Fall 2021 Virtual Programming

Cannabis Law Report

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. Our upcoming lineup covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to both individuals and businesses – from politics and new legislation to public health issues, cybersecurity and technology advancements,” said Woodward.

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