Canna Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

For those seeking more of the valuable information throughout the webinar, March holds many opportunities for you to attend events where Harris Bricken attorneys will be presenting. Recreational cannabis is the newest industry affected by the strict land use regulations that state and local Californian governments set in place.

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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. New York Moves to Regulate Recreational Cannabis Packaging.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced the launch of Changing Legacies , a series of record expungement clinics scheduled to take place on February 27, 2022. We thank our partnering organizations for making an event like this possible.”. MIAMI, February 22, 2022 – Ayr Wellness Inc. Partnering Organization.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Unveiling these connections could reshape knowledge and understanding of public health implications and policy outcomes in this rapidly evolving field. However, he suggests two potential explanations.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As of December 31, 2023, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) officially removed cannabis from its list of banned substances for fighters. In a somewhat confusing move, UFC athletes with an upcoming fight in California have been warned against using cannabis before the event. The UFC prides itself on its policies.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2019

Insurance in the cannabis industry is big business, and business owners need to know what policies are available and what those policies cover. Because in insurance policies, like all other business contracts (e.g. Reading and comprehending an insurance policy is extremely taxing.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 9, 2024

Recently, the health and wellness industry has expanded to embrace alternative approaches, and at the forefront of this movement is the integration of medical marijuana into a holistic lifestyle. From alleviating chronic pain to reducing inflammation, cannabis offers a range of benefits that can enhance physical and mental health.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Today, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced, with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) joining founding members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK). For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 29, 2023

Imagine being able to go to the farmer’s market, and instead of buying food items, you get to examine cannabis plants, negotiate their prices, and have random conversations with the farmer. Thanks to the New York Office of Cannabis Management, the idea of a legal cannabis showcase program is now a reality.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2023

The weather has not warmed up yet, but the Illinois cannabis-friendly events are starting to. One of those events is the Illinois Women in Cannabis’ (IWC) 2023 Annual Spring Conference: “Empowering Women in the Illinois Cannabis Industry: Advancing Gender Equity Now” set for March.

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Veriheal

APRIL 10, 2024

While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. It’s the place to be!

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

Hemp Roundtable sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf requesting the immediate issue of an enforcement discretion policy for dietary supplements containing hemp-derived CBD and other cannabinoids. Hemp Roundtable General Counsel, told Marijuana Moment in a statement that he appreciated Califf’s responses at Thursday’s hearing.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2020

Proponents of cannabis reform in Kentucky had an opportunity to have their voices heard at the legislative level on January 22nd and 23rd. “It’s time in Kentucky for people who will be helped by medical marijuana to have access to it,” Nemes said in a recent interview.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

This program is designed to help LPP constituents take their first step back into working society and offers them the mentoring, training and hands-on experience needed for a career in the cannabis industry. The apprenticeship program is the first initiative between Dodi Blunts and Last Prisoner Project since the launch of Dodi in April.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Already legalized in Canada, as marijuana laws are loosened in several states across the USA, there’s a push for similar deregulation in the sporting world. have fully legalized cannabis. In November of 2020, Arizona passed Proposition 207, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The president of Mexico’s Senate says lawmakers could advance legislation to regulate marijuana in the coming weeks—the latest in a long string of comments from leadership on plans to finally implement rules to legally regulate cannabis production and sales. ?? — Senado de México (@senadomexicano) October 19, 2021.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 21, 2023

As we previously reported here on the blog , New York introduced the idea of a cannabis farmers’ markets to unclog legal weed supply chain. As previously announced, if the plan gets a thumbs-up, a retail cannabis dealer must partner with at least three marijuana farmers to sell flowered weed. Stay tuned for updates.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The event featured panels on marijuana decriminalization, social equity, public health, hemp, CBD and creating a pathway for eventual legalization. Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed In Virginia Ahead Of Attorney General’s Cannabis Summit.

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

Nearly my entire career as a public servant, I’ve been proud to work with NORML to build understanding and consensus on the need for cannabis reform since 1973. Will you send a letter to your member of Congress and ask them to join me as a member of the Cannabis Caucus? Today, I am happy to report that our movement is cresting.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

In parts of the country where medical marijuana is legal, people with post-traumatic stress disorder can get a prescription to use marijuana to treat PTSD. Even the most conservative states have allowed treatment of PTSD with cannabis. People should not consider medical marijuana to treat PTSD as a cure. What Is PTSD?

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CannaMD

JULY 2, 2020

As we gather to celebrate our independence this Fourth of July, the CannaMD family is grateful for the freedom to help patients through the incredible healing properties of medical cannabis. CannaMD is OPEN on July 4th, so please feel free to give us a call at (855) 420-9170 if you need to schedule a medical marijuana physician appointment.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The New York State Bar Association today is announcing the launch of its Cannabis Institute, an ongoing series of programs on New York’s recently-enacted Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which has been widely hailed as one of the most progressive cannabis laws in the nation. The effort will kick off on Wednesday, Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Eurogamer is reporting……Capcom has announced characters from its beloved Ace Attorney series will be used in campaigns to curb marijuana use by young people in Japan. It has also worked with the Osaka Prefectural Police since 2013 on various crime prevention campaigns, with the use of marijuana being the latest.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

New York: The New Capital of Cannabis? Senator Liz Krueger to Detail ‘Nation-Leading’ Model for Cannabis Legalization at Major Summit This September. Prohibition Partners estimates that total sales of medical and adult-use cannabis in New York will reach USD$2.6 The New Capital of Cannabis. billion by 2025.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. convention and hosting a festive Happy Holidays party at Nuwu’s historic cannabis consumption lounge, taking it to an even higher level in 2020 was absolutely vital.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? Thinking about getting your card?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

Marijuana Moment report on some of the panels being proposed for 2023…… Voting is now open for the public to decide which panels will make the stage at next year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) festival—and there are about 100 marijuana- and psychedelics-related proposals to pick from. Is cannabis actually. Green or not?

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NORML

JANUARY 12, 2020

2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before. With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are helping build out another cannabis banking program here in Oregon. In this post, I’ll sketch out some considerations for FIs looking at banking marijuana-related businesses – or, as they are known in the common parlance, “MRBs”. Here is my shorthand: “ Direct Marijuana Business.” Indirect Marijuana Business.”

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 10, 2023

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the big news comes out of Oklahoma, where adult-use cannabis went down to defeat. And finally, San Francisco has a farmer’s market that’s just for cannabis. Further bulletins as events warrant.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 13, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Medical marijuana is still on the table in Mississippi. Cannabis advocate Rep. Further bulletins as events warrant. Again, further bulletins as events warrant. Earl Perlmutter (D-CO) announced his retirement.

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NewsMunchies

AUGUST 2, 2021

Anti-Doping Agency ( USADA ) for a positive marijuana test and was rendered ineligible to compete in the Olympics in her signature event, the 100 meters. She had tested positive for cannabis in the U.S. Cannabis is legal for recreational use in Oregon. NSAC voted to no longer discipline fighters for cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 15, 2023

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) recently showed support for removing cannabis from the organization’s banned drug list and testing protocols. Cannabis is presently considered a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and is illegal under federal law.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 13, 2023

As the use of cannabis continues to be legalized in many states across the US, both medically and recreationally, there are still a lot of legalities and rules surrounding its use on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Quite the feat if you are a medical cannabis company.

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