Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Nevada’s legal cannabis industry sees more than $1 billion in taxable sales for FY21 – $159 million transferred to the Distributive School Account (DSA). This is what Nevadans expected since the legalization of recreational marijuana,” Governor Steve Sisolak said. Department of Taxation: Cannabis Tax Revenue.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Data Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

After the state legalized recreational marijuana in March, the lawmakers and advocates who pushed for the law have been criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo for dragging his feet on setting up marijuana sales and cultivation regulations. On June 28, it became the first tribe in the state to legalize recreational marijuana.

Legalization 105

Legalization Cultivation Recreational Compliance 105

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Effective January 1, 2022, most Philadelphia employers will be prohibited from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. New York City, with some similar exceptions, also bars employers from requiring applicants to submit to testing for marijuana.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. For many in the cannabis industry, April 1, 2022 is seen as a day of reckoning following the July 2021 passage of Assembly Bill 141 and Senate Bill 160 (collectively, the Cannabis Trailer Bill). Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Whitney Hodges.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana Moment reports . Italian officials certified on Wednesday that activists collected enough signatures to place a marijuana legalization referendum on the country’s ballot this spring—though there’s still one more procedural step before the measure will officially be on its way to voters.

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Collective Policy Cultivation Legalization 52

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Nevada legalizes cannabis lounges. California allows medical marijuana in hospitals. Could Nebraska legalize medical marijuana in 2022? Recent attempts to legalize in the legislature have gone nowhere.

Compliance 124

Compliance Compliance CBD Collective 124

WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Evergreen was caught off-guard during a surprise inspection, which led to a label of non-compliance in August. Based on the government’s findings as outlined by Marijuana Business Daily , Evergreen has a lot to fix. In an e-mail, Health Canada told Marijuana Business Daily : “Health Canada suspended Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc.’s

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Compliance Compliance Safety Business 45

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) updated a marijuana industry frequently asked questions (“FAQ”) page that provides relief to state-legal cannabis businesses. The report also calls for a coordinated, nationwide compliance plan to assist state-legal businesses in this regard.

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Legalization Marijuana Business Compliance 40

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

DOJ “issues” The SAFE Banking Act neither legalizes cannabis nor reschedules it on the Controlled Substances Act. The DOJ also bemoans the fact that such a broad protection would put an additional burden on prosecutors to show the difference between legal and illegal activities in the cannabis trade.

Banking 80

Banking Compliance Compliance State Laws 80

The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

200625 which, effective January 1, 2022, prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. New York City, with some similar exceptions, also bars employers from requiring applicants to submit to testing for marijuana.

Marijuana 77

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 77

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. Here are our ten recommended amendments in short form, recognizing that none are an adequate solution on its own: Use revenue collected by 280E to create a fund providing capital for businesses owned by people harmed by the War on Drugs. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No.

Banking 98

Banking Access Research and Development Compliance 98

WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 7, 2019

With all the chatter surrounding Canada’s recovery and America’s progress in establishing a functional legal marijuana industry, another country’s story ended up on the backburner. Thanks to Marijuana Business Daily , we now know where things stand. A Stressful Legalization Deadline. . Internal Conflict. .

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Legalization Marijuana Events Legislation 55

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Three years after the launch of California’s legal marijuana market, cannabis tax experts warn the industry should expect state regulators to ramp up tax enforcement, noting that several audits of MJ businesses are already underway. He predicts state auditors will find plenty of unpaid taxes in the cannabis industry.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Compliance Compliance Collective 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On eve of Commission’s fourth birthday, Marijuana Establishments surpass $2 billion in gross sales since retail stores opened in Massachusetts; progress continues to achieve industry goals. Over the first year of adult-use sales , from November 2018 to November 2019, 33 Marijuana Retailers generated $393.7

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Safety Data 100

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The new law legalizes cannabis possession up to one ounce, as well as cultivation of up to four personal plants per household, but requires that the grower tags their plants with their driver’s license/ID and a note saying that they are being grown for personal use. In July and August of 2020 , there were 257 arrests. “A

Legalization 66

Legalization Data Law Cannabis 66

Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ensure compliance with local regulations and restrictions regarding cannabis consumption at the event. Collect feedback from participants to improve future events and build a stronger community around cannabis education and advocacy. How Can Cannabis Legalization Impact Social Justice Issues Within Marginalized Communities?

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Advocacy Education Events Environment 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. Medical Marijuana . Recreational Marijuana. Ashley Bobo.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

CannaTech

AUGUST 27, 2019

The rapid growth of the global legal cannabis industry is often described as a “Green Rush,” yet many experts are concerned that this industry is not ‘green’. As more countries legalize cannabis production and the number of consumers explodes, the demand for grow sustainability is mounting. What is a carbon footprint of legal cannabis?

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Legalization Research and Development Cannabis Events 106

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. Brisbo is the Executive Director of Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency and served as Vice President of CANNRA last year. PORTLAND, OR.

Compliance 98

Compliance Compliance Topical Programs 98

MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

Although medical cannabis has technically been legal in Missouri for over a year and cards have been issued, patients are still waiting desperately for dispensaries to open across the state. On November 8, 2018, Missouri became the 31st state to legalize medical marijuana. million votes.

Dispensary 99

Dispensary Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Programs 99

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

Good afternoon, The Governor’s Office today released a revised 2022-23 state budget proposal, building on the state’s ongoing work to make historic investments in California’s future, including efforts to create a safe, sustainable, and equitable legal cannabis market. million to help expand access to legal retail throughout California.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Collective Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In other words, according to OLCC, 58% of registered hemp grows were actually growing marijuana, not hemp. Did the majority of Oregon’s registered hemp growers suddenly decide to start growing marijuana this year? Furthermore, OLCC’s press release referred to the highest sample they collected testing at 32.9% BLOCKING BUSINESS.

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Hemp Marijuana Data THC 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2021

CLR contributor, Brian Cusack, writes… The legalization of cannabis in Ireland has become a popular discussion around the world. One main reason for this is because more countries are relaxing their stance toward the use of marijuana. However, the hope is to make cannabis legally regulated in Ireland in the future.

THC 105

THC CBD Legalization Oil 105

Veriheal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Leung at Arizona State University, the study explored differences in the approach to contaminants across legal cannabis states. Dr. Maxwell’s team also collected data contained in samples sourced from California. Department of Agriculture (USDA) applies to other legal consumer products. 74 solvents. 21 microbes.

Research and Development 93

Research and Development Agriculture Data Extraction 93

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

While we’re on the topic of dramatic legal changes, it’s probably a good idea to talk about a California privacy law that’s about to take effect and require many cannabis and hemp companies across the nation to dramatically change their business practices—the California Consumer Privacy Act (or “CCPA”).

Business 83

Business Hemp Law Collective 83

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

Legislation 145

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. Here are our ten recommended amendments in short form, recognizing that none are an adequate solution on its own: Use revenue collected by 280E to create a fund providing capital for businesses owned by people harmed by the War on Drugs. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No.

Banking 52

Banking Access Research and Development Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2019

The section, “Taxing Marijuana” begins by noting. The ability to tax cannabis is one of the main political reasons given to support recreational legalization. A successful tax system will need to raise money to pay for increased education, public health and enforcement costs associated with marijuana cultivation and use.”

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Cultivation Education Policy 45

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

When House Bill 19-1234 and House Bill 19-1230 were signed into law on May 29, 2019, allowing for marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality licenses, no one thought it would take two years to implement. Marijuana Hospitality Business Licenses. By: Nabil Rodrigue z, Associate. Ordinance – Omnibus Bill. and 7:00 a.m.; (2)

Marijuana 76

Marijuana Consumption Retail Business 76

SpeedWeed

MARCH 2, 2021

million Canadian dollars ($1 million) since adult-use marijuana was legalized in October 2018, Marijuana Business Daily has learned. According to data shared with MJBiDaily , no cannabis-related penalties were assessed in 2018 – the year Canada legalized adult-use cannabis.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Business Collective 52

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Your Highness, Carly.

Legislation 171

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 171

Canna Law Blog

JULY 7, 2020

The purpose of that statement was to to help financial institutions deal with BSA and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in light of the fact that hemp is no longer a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. A customer engaged in hemp production seeks to conceal or disguise involvement in marijuana-related business activity; d.

Banking 54

Banking Hemp Compliance Compliance 54

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Metrc will help facilitate Mississippi’s medical cannabis program’s data collection and regulatory oversight through its robust track-and-trace platform. Mississippi became the 37 th state in the country to legalize medical marijuana after the state legislature approved the measure in January through the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

Safety 52

Safety Patients Dispensary Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2022

As the only track-and-trace company to have successfully taken over a government contract from another vendor, Metrc will replace the State’s current partner and implement its robust track-and-trace platform to help facilitate the Rhode Island Medical Cannabis Program’s data collection and regulatory oversight. and now Rhode Island.

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Data Programs Access Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

And this isn’t for lack of want — in fact in 2017 some forward thinking dispensaries had collection boxes for these products, although without scale they wound up just hoarding them as well. The only way to achieve this scale is to use dispensaries as the collection points, much like some were already doing back in 2017.”

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Vaping Collective Dispensary Cannabis 87

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

WSDA will apply the measurement of uncertainty (+/- 0.06%) outlined in the USDA’s interim hemp rules to the reported THC concentration to determine if hemp material is in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. Certifying that the WSDA has resources to undertake the Plan. The Plan also includes a detailed sampling protocol for testing hemp.

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Hemp Food Compliance Compliance 89