Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Meet the New Team and Get Updated on the Program – Virtually – on March 1 The U.S. Hemp Authority®(USHA), announced today a new partnership with Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. PJRFSI, a […]

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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

JANUARY 30, 2022

Janet E Jackim, Zuber Lawler LLP: The Arizona Medical & Adult Use Marijuana Programs. Robert Thomas: The Cost of Expanding the Panel of Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp Consumer Products by ICP-MS. Green Light Law Group: OLCC Finalizes New Rules on Delta-8 THC and other Artificially Derived Cannabinoids.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 18, 2023

Medical: early stages Recreational: illegal As of March 2023, cannabis is illegal for both recreational purposes in Barbados. The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are all illegal and punishable by law. While medical cannabis laws were introduced in 2019, the program is still in its early stages.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Co-Authored with Jerry Hincka. Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(6), 6), 420.802(7), and 420.806(7).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With a growing recognition of its potential therapeutic benefits, Iowa has established a medical marijuana program to provide eligible patients with access to cannabis-based treatments. The Iowa medical marijuana program represents a significant step forward in providing patients with alternative treatment options.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 18, 2023

Veazey on January 17, 2023 POSTED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA, STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Yesterday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) announced it would begin accepting new applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in Texas, under the Lone Star State’s Compassionate Use Program.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Growing Cannabis. Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. In recent years, lawmakers have eased up on a number of cannabis-derived formulations, and since 2015, people with epilepsy can obtain cannabis oil that contains less than 0.5% Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

ASTM International announced this week that it has partnered with the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) and the Policy Center for Public … Read More.

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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].

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years. An Overview of California MMJ Laws California has been a trailblazer in the field of medical marijuana (MMJ) since the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996, also known as the Compassionate Use Act.

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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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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Tarver, II introduced today House Bill 5216 , which would specify how the 8% of funds transferred from the Cannabis Regulation Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund would be allocated. The Cannabis Regulation Fund FY2024 funds can be seen here. The Cannabis Regulation Fund FY2024 funds can be seen here.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology (NACPT) is conducting a pilot series of professionals in medical cannabis workshops, and we spent a day learning and discussing food safety, regulatory tech, processes and systems. This bean-to-bar cannabis infused chocolate (above) is part of Canopy Growth’s 2.0

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. Specifically, H.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

ACS Laboratory Will Grant its Safety Seal to Any Product Testing Beyond the Minimum for a Full Panel of Tests. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ACS Laboratory , the largest state-of-the-art testing facility in cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern U.S., BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

of the NYS Civil Service Law. Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). Duties Description.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

With a nuanced approach to medical marijuana laws, the state has embarked on a journey that seeks to balance patient well-being, regulatory oversight, and societal concerns. Let’s take a closer look at medical marijuana laws in Maryland and how they affect those in need of MMJ treatment!

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2021

MJ Biz reports… The French Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) selected the companies that will… Read More. The post France chooses companies to supply free medical cannabis for trial program. first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. none of them are from the US?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Cannabis Business Times writes… The proposal would provide $5 million annually to sheriff’s offices that request grants for deputies to be present during licensed cannabis inspections. Specifically, the $5 million in annual funding to law enforcement under H.B. Oklahoma-2022-HB3530-Comm_Sub. The measure, sponsored by Rep.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2022

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO, (WOLF) — This fall, Wilkes University will launch a bachelor of science degree in cannabis chemistry as well as a certificate program in cannabis studies , and officials learned that the university will get $350,000 in state funds for the launch. Equipment includes: mass spectrometer. CO2 extractor.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

This is what they are saying in their press release let’s hope it actually works out… In keeping with its commitment to develop a robust and diverse legal cannabis economy in B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Product (BCICP) program. The program will highlight cannabis products from B.C.-based

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Arizona’s record-breaking cannabis market In the landscape of booming and busting cannabis markets, Arizona emerges as a standout success story. A naturally beautiful state that attracts a sizeable group of tourists every year, Arizona skyrocketed past $1 billion in total cannabis sales for 2023.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 4, 2022

Cannabis Business Times reports. May 3 marked the deadline for counties and municipalities to decide whether they would host medical cannabis businesses within their jurisdictions, and 10 counties and 17 cities ultimately opted out, according to the Clarion Ledger. Mississippi’s medical cannabis law, which Gov.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. The law directly impacts employers in many ways.

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Veriheal

JUNE 29, 2022

All eyes are on the South as the United States experiences its next wave of cannabis legalization. Not surprisingly, Southern states have been more conservative in their approach to developing medical cannabis programs. Zero of the 18 adult-use programs now in existence have been created down south. 2021 – Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Department of Revenue also reversed a proposed rule that would have barred people with minor criminal convictions from working in the cannabis industry. Both reversals are likely to have significant impacts on the state’s nascent adult-use cannabis industry. THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis plants.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The Oregon Health Authority released the long-awaited draft rules for its Psilocybin Services Program on September 1st. The draft rules lay out a proposed framework for the first commercial psilocybin licensing program in the nation, and are an exciting step toward the legitimization of the American psychedelics industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is how Manzuri saw 2021 through the prism of California & Cannabis. Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!), Throughout the nation, we’ve had a wave of legislation which greatly impacted the commercial cannabis industry. Federal Cannabis Reform (or not).

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The post Promising Pot before an election – A look at the new BC Government Cannabis Programs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. From the CERB benefit to increased surveillance, COVID-19 has brought about all sorts of […].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. However, the positioning of cannabis as a legitimate medical product produces some tensions with other regulatory frameworks. Background. Conclusion.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Michigan lawmakers proposed three bills yesterday that aim to reduce what caregivers can provide for medical cannabis patients. One of the bills also creates a license called “specialty medical grower,” which would require a $500 application to get cannabis tested.

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