NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has once again pledged to take action to better facilitate clinical cannabis research. In 2016, the DEA similarly announced the adoption of new rules to expand to supply of research-grade cannabis, but failed to take any further action.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. This past year brought no new relief to the cannabis industry, and the doors to the bankruptcy courts remain shut. Monday, January 31, 2022. Are the other federal courts off-limits as well?

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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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Veriheal

JANUARY 5, 2021

The promise of a developing cannabis industry is one of the strongest points in favor of cannabis legalization, both at the state and federal level. It turns out that the cannabis industry could be wonderful for the economy , especially during times such as these when the economy is struggling.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2019

A new Washington state law has marijuana cultivators concerned over the potential of cross-pollination from hemp growers, which could prove disastrous to their bottom line if it occurs – potentially costing them up to tens of thousands of dollars in damages.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. Craft cannabis cultivation typically involves growing cannabis in small batches, and the farming practices used are organic and sustainable.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Our California hemp lawyers regularly get asked about the laws and regulations about growing hemp in California, manufacturing hemp products, and shipping those products around the country. I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ). 64”) was passed.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. POSTED BY ANDREW COON ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

It’s been quite an active summer for California’s commercial cannabis industry. Governor Newsom signed AB-195 into law, which came with sweeping changes specific to the cannabis sector — including changes to cannabis tax & relief, compliance, and oversight. Read more about these developments below.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Santarosa and Emily Meehan of the Cannabis Industry Group Nasdaq and The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) (herein the “Exchanges”) have not listed cannabis cultivators, processors, and dispensaries (herein “operators”) that grow, process, and/or sell marijuana, i.e., “touch the flower,” pursuant to permits issued under state law because the Exchanges (..)

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Although cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, many states and municipalities have loosened their regulations. As of early 2023, 37 states have approved medical cannabis use by qualified individuals, and 21 states have approved it for recreational use. billion from 2020 to 2025 at a CAGR of 21.74%.

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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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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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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The company will operate four dispensaries total across the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2021

EGG HARBOR CITY — The Egg Harbor City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance at its meeting Thursday establishing six marketplace classes of licensed cannabis businesses. The proposed ordinance is in response to state legislation. Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act, towns have until Aug.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 13, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis, enacting “ The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.”. This new law legalizes personal possession of cannabis, home cultivation of cannabis, and allows for the expungement of certain marijuana convictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

The First Amendment does not protect a “ganja minister’s” right to cultivate more cannabis plants than state law allows, the Colorado Court … Read More. The post Colorado: Court: First Amendment does not protect ‘ganja minister’s’ cannabis grow first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

RICO claims in the cannabis industry have certainly evolved over the years, but the general trend of the Courts dismissing those claims or cases altogether has held fast. The business relationship broke down, and plaintiffs filed a lawsuit claiming defendants engaged in illegal conduct that ultimately undermined plaintiffs’ cannabis business.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Veazey on December 20, 2022 POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA, REGULATIONS/COMPLIANCE, STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Listen to this post In the gift-giving spirit of the season, the Mississippi Department of Health has dropped proposed additions and revisions to the agency’s regulations for medical cannabis cultivators, processors, testing facilities, transportation (..)

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Proposition 64 changed state law to legalize adult non-medical use of marijuana, created a system for regulating non-medical marijuana businesses, imposed taxes on marijuana, and changed penalties for marijuana-related crimes. Illegal cannabis cultivation is having a deep, broad, and devastating impact on citizens in our county.

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Veriheal

MAY 29, 2023

Secret Service (USSS) recently loosened its applicant drug use policy to be more accommodating to past cannabis consumers. Before this policy, cannabis use within the past three years led to automatic disqualification. Applicants that were above the age of 28 were expected to be free from cannabis for at least five years.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2022

Wildlife officers with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently shut down an illegal cannabis operation in southern Monterey County. Like many other illicit grows in California, the operators were circumventing state laws that are designed protect native plants, fish and wildlife.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Most New Yorkers can now safely indulge in cannabis without fear of being fired, Bank of America is under fire for closing the account of an authorized cannabis research institute, and proposed legislation could help Washington, D.C. finally see recreational cannabis sales. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. if enacted.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 4, 2021

This role is responsible for ensuring cannabis cultivation/manufacturing facility operations remain compliant under state law. The post Compliance Manager Freestate Wellness – Jessup, MD first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot of things have happened since our State of the State for New York’s cannabis industry. Cannabis Control Board (CCB) Chair Tremaine Wright has repeated that estimate during the ongoing Cannabis Conversations hosted by the CCB. Conditional adult use cultivator and processors licenses were approved.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 4, 2021

This role is responsible for ensuring cannabis cultivation/manufacturing facility operations remain compliant under state law. The post Compliance Manager Four Daughters Compassionate Care – Sharon, MA first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. A1897 , which reforms criminal and civil penalties for cannabis. So what’s this?

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The intent of these types of laws is to protect farmers who use accepted and standard farming practices from nuisance lawsuits in certain circumstances. In California, at the state level, cannabis cultivation is not considered “agricultural” such that it would be eligible for protection under the Right to Farm Act.

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Otherside Farms

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The laws about cannabis use in the U.S. Now you need to track the federal cannabis laws on top of your state’s regulations. People new to the cannabis world can get in legal trouble mixing up hemp vs cannabis. This guide explains the difference between cannabis and hemp. THC content.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Legislation is pending, House Bill 1089, to protect cannabis consumers from employment discrimination. CO resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of employment protections.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

However, since 2014, members of Congress have passed annual spending bills that included a provision protecting those who engage in the state-sanctioned use and dispensing of medical cannabis from undue prosecution by the Department of Justice.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

MARCH 7, 2019

Investigators allege the men were wired millions of dollars from China in order to buy homes that would be used in illegal cannabis grow operations. The marijuana harvested from the plants grown at these covert cultivation sites was processed and then sold on the black market to buyers in both California and Nevada. As our L.A.

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