Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

million in grants to a trio of non-profit groups for the purposes of reviewing and sealing the records of those with low-level cannabis convictions. The grant funding was made available through the collection of marijuana-related sales tax revenues. Study explores automatically sealing records on cannabis crimes that are now legal.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 23, 2021

The Florida Supreme Court struck down a proposed voter initiative amendment to legalize recreational cannabis on Thursday, ruling that the ballot measure’s summary was unacceptably misleading. ounces (70 grams) of cannabis, although some restrictions would be placed on the locations where marijuana could be used.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

According to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, the average price of one ounce of marijuana in December 2020 was $350.88. As just one example, once a debtor files for bankruptcy, an automatic stay on actions prevents creditors from collecting against a debtor until the bankruptcy case is resolved or the Court allows the stay to be lifted.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As more states legalize cannabis, companies are dealing with the absence of national trademark uniformity. Currently, there is no legal mechanism to obtain a trademark to sell cannabis across state lines. Instead, companies are limited to state-wide trademarks.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. States show no signs of slowing down. Posted in: Cannabis , Featured Posts. Read more about Jennifer L. Blog: The Blunt Truth.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients. And so they’re kind of getting squeezed out. Dr. Ruth Fisher. Music by Desca.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

This week, DCEO announced sample guidelines for the use of the Cannabis Loan Funds. The guidance states, “Cannabis Loan Funds shall be used for ordinary and necessary expenses to start and operate a cannabis business.” If cannabis loan funds are used to fund a public works project, then the Prevailing Wage Act applies.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 15, 2019

businesses enjoy is the ability to deduct certain expenses, providing a notable tax break once the IRS comes to collect its due. Unfortunately – according to the Los Angeles Times – this is not the case for cannabis retailers. This is where the problem of federal vs. state laws once again comes into play.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We do worry about collective memory in this day and age. Cannabis would be federally descheduled and treated in a manner similar to alcohol. Cannabis would be federally descheduled and treated in a manner similar to alcohol. -A percent excise tax would be imposed on cannabis sales. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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SpeedWeed

JULY 17, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has finally unveiled the first draft of a landmark bill that would end the federal prohibition of cannabis once and for all. . Descheduling cannabis is a critical step towards achieving justice for those targeted and hard hit by the War on Drugs.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Two bipartisan cannabis research bills start their legislative journey. Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. cannabis research bills.

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LifeCannMD

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In the recent November 2020 election, four states – Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota – have now joined 11 other states across the U.S. that have legalized recreational marijuana. Recreational Cannabis sales are big business in the U.S. Florida, however, is not one of them. Constitution.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Indeed, the leaps in logic and rush to judgment have led to law enforcement erroneously sweeping up entirely non-criminal and even completely legal hemp growers as well as a full-frontal attack on agriculture in general by county land use regulators. Hemp Is Legal. Thus, any cannabis that has 0.3

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

CPA’s “ PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Federal Legalization – Then What? – It is fascinating to step back and observe how the mindset of many in the cannabis industry seems to work. Let’s think through a couple of scenarios and have a peek at the landscape in a post-legalization world.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 7, 2023

The Supremacy Clause and Trademarks: Why State Cannabis Legalization Isn’t Enough for a Federal Trademark Recently, we published an article regarding the increasing viability of cannabis related patents. NCG argued that its goods were not drug paraphernalia, and that Colorado state law permitted NCG to sell its goods.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 25, 2023

As the cannabis industry matures, there will be winners and losers. 7] A provider of hydroponic and gardening supplies for cannabis was also denied relief. [8] 8] ALTERNATIVES TO BANKRUPTCY Cannabis companies face a challenging landscape: high taxes, oversupply, security concerns. Losers lack access to the U.S.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 6, 2021

A task force on driving under the influence of cannabis in the state of California has concluded that there should be no set limit of THC or THC metabolites in the bloodstream. Currently, officers use field sobriety tests to determine cannabis impairment, although they could use better training, the task force suggested.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Advocates said the bill contradicts federal law, which currently allows hemp products to be sold with 0.3% after accidental ingestion of cannabis. State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3%

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Whenever we get a cannabis-related memo from DOJ, I get pretty excited. This five-page memo is of particular import because it deals with cannabis financial crimes and enforcement. DOJ “issues” The SAFE Banking Act neither legalizes cannabis nor reschedules it on the Controlled Substances Act. Section 280E.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2023

A recent lawsuit alleging trademark infringement by AmerikanWeed illustrates the importance of protecting intellectual property in the cannabis industry. Because the plaintiffs obtained a Washington state trademark registration, their recourse is limited to that state. Complaint at 9-10, Palmer, et al. Komm et al. ,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A petition has been filed in an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. State Question 806 , filed on Dec. 12, would add an amendment to the Constitution, which would generally legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for people aged 21 and older under state law. OKLAHOMA CITY —. Source: [link].

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 14, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. They would like the White House to “use its existing authority to (i) deschedule cannabis and (ii) issue pardons to all individuals convicted of nonviolent cannabis-related offenses.” A cannabis banking bill is now law!

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

California is renowned for having one of the most lucrative and well-organized cannabis industries in the entire U.S. However, medical cannabis patients have felt somewhat neglected since The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act , or Proposition 64, was enacted. A Collaborative Effort To Increase Cannabis Access.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) released draft legislation titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. If implemented, regulatory responsibility of cannabis would be transferred from the U.S. Draft Bill Details.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 7, 2023

California’s cannabis laws are a textbook example of what a state shouldn’t do. It’s time for the state to end distribution licensing and simplify its arcane cannabis laws once and for all. Cannabis needs to get from one place to another. What are distribution licenses?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Louis city limits, SWADE Cannabis CEO Tom Muzzey said in a statement to 5 On Your Side, they believe “policy reform is vital, and we recognize that states and local jurisdictions are struggling to address the existing issues of social, economic and racial inequity associated with cannabis.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. State regulators still need to write the rules for how marijuana can be legally sold.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) has unveiled her plan to legalize cannabis if she is elected president — the plan includes expungement of past convictions, research funding, medical cannabis access for veterans, and more. A JUST AND EQUITABLE CANNABIS INDUSTRY. Legalization works. THE OUTLINE.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

In an age of unprecedented variety and quality in cannabis, it’s easy to think we’ve never had it better. But even in this era of plenty, there are still countless medical cannabis patients who cannot afford their medicine and don’t know where or how to find assistance. What is ‘compassionate care’ in cannabis?

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nevada, like most states, has legalized cannabis for medicinal use. Although permitted under state law, a Nevada employee may still face discipline under a company’s drug policy. Following the incident, the employer required the plaintiff to take a drug test, and he tested positive for cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2019

The market for CBD and cannabis products continues to grow at an amazing rate, with more suppliers and retailers coming into the picture. It’s worth checking state law before you buy, however, as the law does differ throughout the USA. of THC, which is the psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

Cannabis products are legal in Kansas only with very small amounts of hemp-derived THC. Law enforcement officers are carrying out raids in Topeka on shops selling cannabis products. The raids also frustrate advocates because some cannabis products already count as legal under state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. CA DOJ Medical Cannabis Rule Summary -The 16-page document from Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s office is “a good, solid first step” for enforcement, Kazan said. It spells out what is and what isn’t lawful grow. “I CA DOJ Medical Cannabis. Health & Saf.

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