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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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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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant step toward reevaluating drug use among athletes, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced the removal of cannabis from its banned substances list. According to this press release, the updated anti-doping program comes after significant testing and feedback.

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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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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The focus has shifted from celebrities to health care and for a politician, a positive public opinion can unlock new doors, for good or ill. 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.

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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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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

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). of the NYS Civil Service Law. 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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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

JUNE 20, 2022

Report shows Maine’s adult use program is ahead of pace set by other states, to serve as foundation for expansion of stakeholder outreach by OCP . Michael Sofis, a leading cannabis demand and consumption behavior researcher. “We OCP strives to be a model of good governance for the cannabis industry.

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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 Life Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The focus has shifted from celebrities to health care and for a politician, a positive public opinion can unlock new doors, for good or ill. The post A look at the new BC Government Cannabis Programs before BC elections appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

We are currently recruiting for a Program Analyst to develop, coordinate, and analyze our tracking systems. The position will be developing and evaluating OPS’s Training program, Licensing and Compliance (TLC) system as well as OPS’s product tracking system. Oregon Psilocybin Services Tracking Systems Analyst (Program Analyst 2).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. The webinar series, which launched in 2020, will be hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers. Programs include: Sept. 22 – “High Risk?

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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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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. It’s been made very clear by the Legislature and members of the public that the department’s interpretation in those two places didn’t jive with the Legislature’s,” Beatty said.

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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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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Previous efforts by Durant had significant involvement in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) decision to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances. He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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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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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released its Annual Cannabis Report for fiscal year 2023. The 28 new dispensaries, however, fell well below the “ambitious goals” IDFPR stated in the FY2022 Cannabis Report. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you follow this blog, you may recall that in the spring of 2020, New York enacted A08977 , which instructed DOH to develop the Program. Satisfying additional safety requirements imposed on inhalable products , such as internal or external temperature controls to prevent combustion and prohibiting the use of flavoring agents.

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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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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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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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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 19, 2021 – PRESS RELEASE— Governor Ralph Northam announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational cannabis in the Commonwealth. CANNABIS CONTROL AUTHORITY. Board members cannot have financial interests in the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The money is earmarked for public safety. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure. Now we have a better idea of how much money. The Arizona Department of Revenue says the first year of recreational marijuana sales has raised more than $106 million.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Employers who operate safety sensitive worksites will find the recent decision of the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal in Everitt v Homewood Health Inc., 2019 AHRC 36 of interest. Everitt was denied participation in the RSAP by Homewood when he failed a pre-enrollment test due to cannabis use. October 18 2019. Lawson Lundell LLP.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the increased use of medical cannabinoids, the efficacy and safety of the treatment among children remain uncertain. The objective was to study the efficacy and safety of medical cannabinoids in children. The search included studies through 11-May-2020. Eight studies were included, all of which are randomized controlled trials.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2022

Office of Cannabis Management. Preferred candidates will have seven years prior experience in a policy-related management role; experience with professional exposure to the cannabis industry or policy issues related to public health and safety; experience with a strong analytical background and experience working with large data sets.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director of Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency, welcomed as next President of the Cannabis Regulators Association which has expanded to 37 member states and territories. Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On November 3, 2021, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its third public meeting during which it made additional progress in developing the regulatory landscape contemplated by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Maryland medical cannabis dispensary services Maryland’s medical cannabis dispensaries offer comprehensive services tailored to meet the needs of registered patients. Through these specialized services, Maryland dispensaries play a crucial role in providing accessible and quality medical cannabis options to patients statewide.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 17, 2021

goodblend™ Texas , a retail brand of Parallel , one of the nation’s largest privately-held multi-state cannabis operators, today announced the launch of the first cannabinol (CBN) products for patients registered in the Texas Compassionate Use Program. goodblend™ Texas, a retail brand of Parallel.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Provide that no person shall sell ready-to-eat hemp products to end consumers without applying for and holding a hemp food establishment license issued by the Department of Public Health. Public safety is paramount,” said Ford. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. Define terms. That’s a given.

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