NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can be applied in many aspects of the cannabis industry. The legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis at the state level has created a growing desire to roll out more products to more consumers. AI can potentially solve that problem.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

(the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, today announced an amendment to the lease agreement with its significant tenant related to its cultivation facility located in Chino Valley, Arizona. Transaction Highlights.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

As cannabis continues to evolve, understanding the intricacies of West Virginia’s MMJ laws and regulations is essential for patients, caregivers, and industry stakeholders alike. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

County of Santa Cruz , the Sixth District Court of Appeal green-lit a medical cannabis cultivator’s ability to pursue damages – to the tune of potentially $3.5M – from the County of Santa Cruz when it determined the County cannot rely on zoning ordinance to seize the cultivator’s plants grown in violation of local regulation.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

MET personnel had received numerous complaints about large outdoor marijuana cultivations in these areas. San Bernardino County has a law prohibiting commercial cannabis activity, which includes growing marijuana plants outdoors. Investigators seized 21,002 marijuana plants, 5,628.5 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, 1.7

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Because they are held to consistent standards and must prove compliance with these standards, companies which obtain GMP certifications can often present stronger acquisition targets. Kim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting , a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

California law required the state Department of Cannabis Control to begin accepting large license applications on January 1, 2023. To summarize my earlier post, the state will allow cultivators to apply for larger licenses than were previously available. The new DCC rules and large licensing.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Cannabis advertising has always been a precarious art. From first amendment commercial speech issues to zealous state marketing and promotion regulations to false claim lawsuits , cannabis advertising can go down some dark rabbit holes. But not all cannabis advertising is created equal on Google. Think again.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In the continuing trend of normalizing the cannabis industry for practical reasons, the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Professional Ethics issued Opinion 1225 (the Opinion). In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In this post, we unpack the regulatory compliances a medicinal hemp product has to go through. In our last post 1 we spoke about the history, science and the regulator’s take on cannabis. In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. Introduction.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Understanding West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Act The Medical Cannabis Act in West Virginia establishes the framework for the state’s medical marijuana program, providing comprehensive regulations for cultivation, distribution, and patient access to medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

StandardC, a leader in cannabis & marijuana banking and financial services, announced today that its lending partner had closed the first $5 million loan from their newly established $200M fund for a leading marijuana cultivator using the StandardC platform. Learn more at www.standardc.io and www.bankingcannabis.org.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In legal states, fans of marijuana have turned to cultivate their own green plant for their personal use. It’s not about marijuana cultivation but about gaining a license for marijuana cultivation. Each state has its own rules and regulations concerning marijuana cultivation licenses.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. AK resident? California. CA resident? MD resident? Mississippi.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The year 2022 was a busy one for the California cannabis industry, with everything from tax reform to the beginning of enforcement. In this post, I’ll go back through some of the highlight’s for California’s cannabis industry last year. California overhauled its cannabis taxes. California hints at enforcement?

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Overview of Texas Medical Marijuana Laws Texas medical marijuana laws govern the possession, use, and distribution of medical cannabis within the state. The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

In his claims, originally brought in Federal Court but ultimately adjudicated on the merits in arbitration, Nielsen failed to disclose that he had pled guilty to a four-count felony indictment in the State of Arkansas for the blatantly illegal marijuana cultivation and production operation he ran out of his home. About Verano.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Also, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced. Priority Alerts.

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) this week introduced HR 493: The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

California’s cannabis department awards nearly $100 million in grants to local governments. SACRAMENTO, CA – The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has awarded nearly $100 million in grant funding through the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program. New Information Posted Online.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

This appropriations rider has played an important role in curtailing federal enforcement of marijuana laws against individuals or entities in compliance with state-legal medical marijuana programs. As such, the court noted the real question to be asked is what degree of compliance is necessary to stave off federal prosecution.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry. The South is well positioned to be a leader in the cannabis industry, and in some ways, it should be expected. Existing Cannabis Regimes. Hunter Robinson.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

It’s no secret that California’s illicit cannabis market is alive and well; a recent audit showed that there are nearly 3,000 unlawful cannabis businesses in the Golden State. The penalties that the state can seek are no joke. Anyone can do this math.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. AZ resident? CA resident? Connecticut.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 7, 2019

Saying…… Liht Cannabis Corporation (CNW Group/Liht Cannabis Corporation). ABOUT LIHT CANNABIS CORP. Liht Cannabis Corp. is a publicly traded company investing in the medical and recreational cannabis space since 2014. Veritas Pharma to Commence Legal Proceedings Against Liht Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer have introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Just as Americans around the country enjoy Kentucky bourbon, so should they be allowed to enjoy Oregon cannabis.”. and tribal communities. Source: NORML. June 27, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. (“TerrAscend” or “the Company”) (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced it has launched a portfolio of its Kind Tree branded products in Maryland. Additional cultivation capacity, brands and formulations will come online in the second half of this year.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Due to the federal illegality of cannabis, cannabis businesses don’t receive normal treatment from the federal government (with maybe one or two exceptions, like the NLRB and the 2014 FinCEN guidance for access to financial institutions). Not so for your average cannabis farmer or distributor.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. CA resident? CA resident?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. My law firm has done a series of these for credit unions (“CU”s) and other financial institutions (“FIs”) going back to 2014. Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors and testing facilities all fall under this definition. That’s banking.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. The CDC promoted a policy that prohibits employees from using marijuana while on the job but recognized that a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use may not be possible, depending on the relevant state law. 1, 2023, under the new law.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International cannabis brand Cookies announced today licensing agreements with TerrAscend NJ LLC, a subsidiary of TerrAscend Corp. CSE: TER, OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We

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