Canna Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. law separates marijuana and hemp, its time for both the industry and regulators to stop using ‘cannabis’ as a stand-in for marijuana.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 3, 2025

#image_title The Human Side of Medical Cannabis Elena’s story begins with a familiar struggle. ” When Florida expanded its alternative medicine program, Elena’s specialist suggested exploring botanical options and connected her with Dr. . How Do Medical Marijuana Edibles Work And What Exactly Are They Used For?

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Veriheal

JUNE 26, 2025

Drug company Lykos Therapeutics, which had filed the new drug application for MDMA therapy , was informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the data submitted was insufficient to receive approval, requesting that the company conduct an additional Phase 3 trial to further test the safety and efficacy of the drug.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. To date, these statewide regulatory programs are operating largely as voters and politicians intended.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 11, 2023

The legalization of medical cannabis has covered most of the United States, offering patients an new alternative for their health. Today, there are more than six million registered medical cannabis patients but the safety and quality of the cannabis products they depend on have shocking gaps in how they are tested!

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

This bill will not eliminate the racial disparities surrounding marijuana, but it will prevent low-level offenders from receiving jail time for simple possession while we move toward legalization in coming years with a framework that addresses both public safety and equity in an emerging market.”

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 24, 2023

On July 13, 2023, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced in a press release that they had issued a product recall due to a positive test for arsenic discovered from lab test results following an audit. Recalls happen in all commodity markets and is a signal of a robust product safety program that includes enforcement.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times. DE Medical Cannabis Centers: Columbia Care of Delaware: [link].

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation into law prohibiting certain employers from refusing to hire a worker because he or she tested positive for cannabis. Earlier this year, New York City lawmakers enacted municipal legislation barring non-safety sensitive employers from administering marijuana drug tests to prospective employees.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 20, 2021

American’s for Safe Access has achieved accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 ( Certificate #5284.01 ) standard for certifying bodies through it’s PFC program, making it the first compliance program to obtain international accreditation specifically for the cannabis industry.

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NORML

AUGUST 11, 2020

The Act permits those age 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs. The post Arizona: Adult-Use Legalization Initiative Qualifies for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

“NORML is proud to have worked alongside Senator Ebbin and Delegate Herring, both longtime champions of evidence-based cannabis policy,” said NORML development director, Jenn Michelle Pedini, who also serves as the executive director of the state affiliate, Virginia NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2020

The Act permits those 21 or older to possess up to one ounce of cannabis and directs revenue from retail cannabis sales to fund various public education and safety programs.

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NORML

MAY 26, 2020

A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

Those in possession of up to one ounce of cannabis for personal use will no longer be subject to criminal prosecution and will instead face a maximum $25 civil penalty. Today, the legislature approved HB 972 to decriminalize marijuana possession. The companion bill, SB2 , is still pending in House of Delegates.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. ” To date, 15 states provide workplace protections for medical cannabis patients.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

The Prairie State is the first state to legislatively regulate cannabis sales. ” Beginning January 1, 2020, Illinois residents who are 21 or older may legally possess up to 30 grams of cannabis, while those visiting from out-of-state may legally possess half that amount. .”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“Senate Bill 420 is another sign that the growing public support for ending our failed war on cannabis consumers nationwide is continuing to translate into political support amongst federal officials,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. Click here to send a message to your lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 420 now!

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Also introduced was The Marijuana Data Collection Act of 2019 , which would study the effects of state legalized medicinal and non-medicinal marijuana programs from a variety of perspectives, including state revenues, public health, substance abuse and opioids, criminal justice, and employment. If it helps veterans, it can help all Americans.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

It also places the safety and welfare of these business’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. and the U.S.

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Veriheal

JUNE 24, 2022

Thailand left its war on drugs in the past, the Texas GOP platform raised some questions, and a new study revealed how cannabis legalization affects road safety. Thailand’s Cannabis Turn-Around. You may even find yourself sampling some delicious cannabis-infused curry along the way.

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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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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

“This critical effort works to correct that injustice by providing $100 million toward expungement programs and creating an investment fund for people of color and female entrepreneurs who wish to enter the lucrative legal cannabis industry.” Thirty-three states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

3544 , to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and to extend several Small Business Administration (SBA) initiatives to small businesses operating in the cannabis sector. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. 3540 , H.R. 3543 , and H.R.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The post A look at the new BC Government Cannabis Programs before BC elections 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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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

JULY 14, 2020

A high-profile medical cannabis producer filed a petition in a state district court last week, asking a judge to invalidate rules recently put in place by the New Mexico Department of Health. Continue reading NM cannabis producer challenges new DOH rules at The NM Political Report.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an order on Tuesday providing explicit protections for certain District employees who consume cannabis while away from the job. The order states: “Employees who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be tested for drugs only upon reasonable suspicion, or after an accident or incident.

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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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Medicinal Genomics

JULY 14, 2022

Several articles have been published recently describing the challenges of microbial testing on cannabis and hemp. We believe a better way to ensure consumer safety is to perform species-specific tests that target known pathogenic organisms, such as A. One thing that all these articles have in common is total count tests. fumigatus, A.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

It also places the safety and welfare of these business’ customers at risk, as they must carry significant amounts of cash on their persons in order to make legal purchases at retail facilities. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. and the U.S.

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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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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

ASA has recently revamped our Member Benefits Program, adding new benefits for our members each month like the 20% off offer on Nectar Products (see article below on Nectar) & 50% off registration for the upcoming Validated Voices Summit in September. A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. CA resident?

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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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