Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A compact likely would address jurisdictional issues and require a tribe to adhere to certain safety standards. Although seemingly minor, case law demonstrates that this slight change gives the State of Michigan the ability to require tribal marihuana businesses to collect the tax and remit it to the State.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 21, 2019

The measure, which makes clear that the group “takes no position as to whether cannabis should be legalized under the laws of the United States or of any state,” highlights the public safety issues caused by current federal policy, which makes many financial services providers reluctant to work with the marijuana industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Crash rates spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. THE REPORT.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Eight of the laws were approved in 2020 or 2021, and in seven of those states, sales and tax collections have not yet begun. local sales tax on adult-use cannabis and has collected $237.5 From February 2017 through August 2021, the local taxes collected totaled $86.1 The city of Denver, for example, applies an additional 5.5%

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2019

The weakness relates to the collection and remittance of Cannabis Excise Tax [“CET”] and Cannabis Cultivation Tax [“CCT”]. When the Distributor role was created, the California Legislature decided to place the majority of the collection and remittance responsibility on it [1]. The amount of cultivation tax.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks ago, California lawmakers quietly introduced SB-1326 , a bill that would amend the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ( MAUCRSA ) to legalize interstate cannabis sales, notwithstanding the status of federal law. Mandate that the agreement include provisions for collection of applicable taxes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

68% support Congress passing legislation that allows cannabis businesses to access banking services and products in states where cannabis is legal. Of the 2,210 adults interviewed for the survey — . 65% support allowing cannabis businesses to access banking services (e.g. checking accounts, business loans) in states where cannabis is legal.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2020

Although much of his criticism centers around a call for research into women and minority-owned businesses, it seems unlikely that cannabis banking will be part of any final legislation. The state Supreme Court ruled that all signatures for ballot initiatives must be collected in person. state attorneys general.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2022

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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

of Tax and Fee Administration [‘CDTFA”] could have done to be more efficient and effective at collecting state level cannabis taxes [See Cannabis Tax Calculation Example , Collecting Reporting – Remitting Tax and CCT CET – Responsible Persons. of Public Health “CDPH” – Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch “MCSB” , California Dept.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”. Lab Testing and Product Safety. Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety. Social and Economic Equity. Medical Use and Research. Public Health and Data Monitoring.

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The Cannigma

MAY 28, 2023

The specific list of qualifying medical conditions for medical cannabis is not explicitly defined in the legislation. The country has implemented a comprehensive system to ensure the quality, safety, and accessibility of medical cannabis for patients in need. Cannabis cultivation is permitted in Uruguay for personal and collective use.

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NORML

AUGUST 19, 2019

The climate of disagreement prompted Nadler to draft his own legislation with input from marijuana organizations like NORML. The excise taxes collected would go toward regulatory oversight, funding expungements and resentencing procedures, and researching how legal cannabis will affect the population at large.

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Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

According to the Oregon Cannabis Association (OCA) , police budgets received more than $2 million directly from cannabis tax proceeds last year – despite the city passing a measure in 2016 stipulating that those funds should be designated for substance misuse treatment, public safety, and small business development. Across the U.S.,

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As characterized by Congresswoman Schakowsky , the bill “will provide cosmetics safety that consumers and workers want and deserve; address the over-exposure to toxic chemicals that communities of color and professional salon workers experience every day; and hold companies accountable for the safety of ingredients in their products.”

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

The House included the reform in its version of the America COMPETES Act, marking the sixth time that the chamber has advanced the legislation , but the provision was stripped in the Senate. — American Bankers Association (@ABABankers) April 28, 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Currently: Eligible for signature collection. Many of the purposes cited in the proposed legislative language mirror the concerns of former U.S. But the drafters have contemplated some other purposes to this legislation, including, perhaps most importantly, supporting the therapeutic and medical research of Psilocybin.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2023

The 14-page document covers several aspects of the drug development process, including trial best practices, data collection, and new drug application requirements. The document also addresses study participant safety emphasizing how psychedelics’ psychoactive effects increase the potential for abuse.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) introduced legislation Friday that would expand the “implied consent law” to include blood testing for driving under the influence of marijuana. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already! The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

The bill would appropriate $2 million to a Cannabis Control Commission to launch administration of the law, with “priorities for the allocation of the remaining funds subject to appropriation,” starting with $100,000 annually to the Department of Safety for a drug monitoring initiative and data collection on health impacts.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. Forward-Looking Statements.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2020

In the month following the death of George Floyd at the hands (the knee rather) of a Minneapolis police officer, we have seen a sweeping wave of legislation in an attempt to quell the situation. Listening to and acting on new legislation in support of ending racial injustice solidifies real representation. Civil unrest continues.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Collectively, these dedicated public servants bring extensive experience from the state and local level to the leadership team. Salama was Assistant Branch Chief of the California Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama. External Affairs – Christina Dempsey.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2019

billion industry into our banking system is hurting our public safety and economy,” said Attorney General Becerra. We urge Congress to pass legislation to meet the demands of our growing economy.”. “This is simple: not incorporating an $8.3 The SAFE Banking Act permits cannabis businesses to access the federal banking system.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Testing of vaping products to determine product safety. Executive Order 19-09 also convenes a Vaping Public Health Workgroup to advise the Governor and state agencies, examine the evidence about the causes and effects of vaping-related lung injuries, and collect stakeholder feedback and input about the vaping public health crisis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Samples of blood, urine, and oral fluid were collected from study participants before cannabis dosing and then nearly every hour for eight hours after dosing. 1] However, there is little evidence correlating a specific THC level with impaired driving, making marijuana per se laws controversial and difficult to prosecute. [2].

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 13, 2019

In March of 2019, the FDA established a Working Group to determine the possible legislative pathways to regulate CBD. Specifically, the group aims to “make recommendations” on CBD legislation to Congress. The FDA is collecting data to fill these gaps. The public hearing attracted over 100 speakers and 2000 participants.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

With a new year, comes a new legislative session, which started on January 10, 2022 here in Washington state. Expanding regulatory authority over cannabinoids that may be impairing and providing for enhanced product safety and consumer information disclosure about marijuana products.”. HB 1668 and companion bill SB 5547 -?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

“The hemp industry is at a critical point where we need regulators and policy makers to recognize the existing, well documented science surrounding the safety and efficacy around hemp ingredients for feed. This goal will be attained by coordinating legislation, agricultural organizations, farmers, processors, manufacturers, and retailers.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

They could also drastically simplify the tax collection process and make it harder to cheat, which will raise tax revenue, by moving the tax collection all to the point of sale. million during the second quarter of 2021, California’s cultivation tax represented roughly 12% of the state’s total cannabis tax collected from that period.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

The Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) will take this opportunity to provide you each month with relevant news, policy, and legislative updates on how CFA and its members are marching towards the goal of ending cannabis prohibition. A new report from the Marijuana Policy Project shows that states have collected $7.9 billion in 2020 alone.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 19, 2021

This spring, Virginia became the first Southern state to pass adult-use cannabis legislation, with changes going into effect on July 1, 2021. “Virginia is committed to legalizing cannabis the right way—by learning from other states, by listening to public health and safety experts and by centering social equity,” Northam said.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 23, 2020

Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) just introduced the Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers were expected to enact legislation in the current legislative session, but coronavirus had other plans. breaking news. See text of bill here. marijuana banking.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Indeed, the conflicting patchwork of regulatory mandates and lack of enforcement interest materially contribute to uncertain pathways for legitimate businesses as well as perpetuating dangerous public safety issues. Despite this legislated fiction, the plants are identical and all cannabinoids derived therefrom are molecularly the same.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

“One of the main reasons I’m here today is, we filed a new lawsuit against the OMMA, against Director Williams, against her secretary, against a lot of the new members of the board of health and the food safety standard board,” Durbin said. Between January and June 2021, the state has collected $43,166.199 in state and local sales taxes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 22, 2019

While the CEOs did not take a stance on the legalization of marijuana, they noted that the conflict between state and federal law has left most cannabis businesses to operate only in cash, creating public safety and tax issues and putting businesses providing ancillary services to cannabis shops at risk of losing their access to financial services.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 29, 2021

The passing of Senate Bill 21-111 during the 2021 legislative session in March 2021 is what made the CBO a reality. In total cannabis sales since recreational cannabis launched in 2014, the state has collected $10,940,865,212. Colorado is, and always has been, the best place to live, work, grow and sell cannabis.”

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