Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Governor Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-use Cannabis on June 22, 2021. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis. Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

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]. ” Source: [link]. .

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Here’s who’s been appointed and their short bios… The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established Monday, July 12. The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Biographies.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Jennifer Mora is the assistant editor for The Blunt Truth, as well as a Labor & Employment senior counsel in the Los Angeles office and key member of Seyfarth’s Workplace Compliance Solutions group. Posted in: Cannabis , Featured Posts. Read more about Jennifer L. Mora Email Jennifer’s Linkedin Profile.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2022

April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metrc, the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., announced a new contract with the state of Mississippi to support the regulation of its medical cannabis market. LAKELAND, Fla., This marks Metrc’s 21 st government contract to date nationwide.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Cannabis prohibition is doing more than just creating a barricade between consumers and safe products. State Cannabis Contaminant Rules Vary Widely,” consumers have little choice but to purchase contaminated cannabis products. Researchers Inspected Cannabis Products for Contaminants. Led by Dr. Maxwell C.K.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

This message is to address concerns raised recently by some cannabis licensees and labs about the implementation of the pesticide testing requirements. During the rule project for testing, the LCB identified and made clear the need for mandatory pesticide testing of cannabis products. 1 : Request to Extend the Deadlines.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2022

Partnership to Support the Regulation of the State’s Medical Cannabis Market with the Implementation of the Company’s Track-and-Trace System. LAKELAND, Fla. , March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Metrc , the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., Here’s the press release.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

WORCESTER —On the eve of Wednesday, September 1, the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission)’s fourth birthday, adult-use Marijuana Establishments in Massachusetts surpassed $2 billion in gross sales , according to information reported in the state’s mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system, the agency announced today. “As

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Since 2014, Minnesota has provided applicants and employees with protections if they lawfully use cannabis for medicinal purposes. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Virginia cannabis law went into effect on July 1, 2021, and in a little over two months since that starting date, the county of Richmond has experienced a shocking decrease in cannabis-related arrests. . According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch , cannabis arrests have decreased by 90 percent in the state’s capitol. Shutterstock.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 30, 2019

Commercial cannabis licensing in California kicked off on January 1, 2018. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, rescinded all former Department of Justice guidance on federal enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act in states with legal cannabis. All state commercial cannabis markets take time to establish and settle out, though.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metrc , the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., announced a new contract with the State of Alabama to support the regulation of its medical cannabis market. LAKELAND, Fla., This marks Metrc’s 23 rd government contract to date and sixth so far in 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 2, 2021

Samples will be collected via anterior nasal swabs that offer ease-of-use for all ages. The Company is offering pooled surveillance testing in compliance with current CDC, FDA, and CMS guidances. Key end-markets include Gov/Mil, textiles, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and cannabis, among others. Join our mailing list.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 1, 2022

The General Council of Pharmacists has proposed this Monday to carry out a pilot test in pharmacies to assess the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, a product that, in the opinion of the president of pharmacists, could have a similar use and conditions of use to those that have other compounds such as morphine.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

CCPA is a massive privacy law similar in scope to the European Union’s infamous General Data Protection Regulation, and applies to many businesses (not just cannabis businesses) that are based in or even “do business” in California. For businesses that are subject to CCPA, compliance can be rough.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2022

Partnership to Support the Regulation of the State’s Medical Cannabis Market with the Implementation of the Company’s Innovative Track-and-Trace System. July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metrc , the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the U.S., July 21, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: Metrc LLC.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Consumer demand and public support for cannabis legalization has led to sweeping reform across the Country. Such unchecked illicit activity, if permitted to continue, will be the tip of the spear piercing and undermining the regulated cannabis industry. The Farm Bill requires Cannabis Sativa L. Gary Kaminsky. Neil Willner.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Much of the work falls to the cannabis business, of course. We also started a national [cannabis] program back in 2017.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A WARNING has been issued by a local medical cannabis clinic that it will ban patients trying to use what it called ‘underhand’ means to try to obtain ‘double medication’. The company’s statement continued: ‘Medicinal cannabis is a regulated medicine and as such, must be treated with the same respect and caution as other medication.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Employers will have to continue to review, update, and carefully navigate workplace drug policies to ensure legal compliance based on the employee’s locations and whether the employee’s use is medical or recreational. 1, 2022, it seems unlikely that cannabis would be ready for distribution before 2023. Ashley Bobo. Puerto Rico.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

Cannabis businesses in the state of Oklahoma have 90 days to become compliant with the state’s seed-to-sale (S2S) tracking system. Over the next 90 days, those who have a cannabis license will need to follow the steps to become compliant. How will S2S tracking affect the future of cannabis in Oklahoma? Talk about options!

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 2, 2021

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Much of the work falls to the cannabis business, of course. We also started a national [cannabis] program back in 2017.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. Because recreational use of marijuana is increasing, especially as more states legalize it, the CDC believes it’s important for all workplaces to implement and address marijuana policies in their motor vehicle safety programs. Newsworthy Highlights.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Cannabis cultivation and processing are rapidly-growing industries, as hemp and both recreational and medical marijuana products are being legalized across the country. by eating or smoking cannabis) are unknown. Since growing cannabis has not always been legal, growers did not always choose pesticides that were “approvable” by EPA.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

In a joint op-ed in Fox Business today, American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols and Credit Union National Association President and CEO Jim Nussle called on lawmakers to resolve the existing conflict between federal and state law with respect to proceeds from cannabis-related businesses. By Rob Nichols, Jim Nussle.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As Illinois prepares to follow through with their recreational marijuana rollout, Marijuana Business Daily reports the state’s biggest increase in medical cannabis sales throughout the program’s history. In October of 2018, the governor made it easier to access medical cannabis. Other Changes. . Pritzker made some smaller reforms.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

Ability to meet the overall health needs of qualified patients and safety of the public. Measure 1, Security plan: The applicant shall provide an acceptable safety and security plan, including staffing and site plan, and a detailed description of proposed security and safety measures, which demonstrates compliance with the rules at N.J.A.C.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 21, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Cannabis treatments are too expensive and do not come with enough test evidence to be effective, UK authorities have said. It also said the children’s experiences on medicinal cannabis in the should be taken into account as evidence of how well the drug works. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 2, 2021

The SAFE Banking Act is back in Congress, and political momentum is swinging in favor of the cannabis industry’s need to normalize its relations with financial institutions. Much of the work falls to the cannabis business, of course. We also started a national [cannabis] program back in 2017.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 28, 2019

Obviously, work in the cannabis industry for attorneys is way more than just state license acquisition. In fact, after a few years and with the exception of competitive licensing regimes, state licensing slows down and is usually taken in-house by cannabis companies that formulate compliance teams.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

WORCESTER – The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is alerting patients and consumers to its quarantine order (Order), issued October 18, 2021, mandating that ACK Natural, LLC, a colocated medical- and adult-use licensee, recall all products with unverifiable mycotoxin test results sold to its consumers and patients. PRESS RELEASE.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. WSLCB Enforcement officers will begin working with marijuana retailers to educate staff, check for violations, and take appropriate action to gain compliance. Licenses are to report both the calculated tax amount and the amount of additional collected tax. Here’s the Table of Contents.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

WSDA will apply the measurement of uncertainty (+/- 0.06%) outlined in the USDA’s interim hemp rules to the reported THC concentration to determine if hemp material is in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Certifying that the WSDA has resources to undertake the Plan. The Plan also includes a detailed sampling protocol for testing hemp.

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