Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

Medicann is launching an observational study using RYAH Smart Dry Herb Inhalers in order to collect patient feedback on consumption of cannabis strains available on the Island, including strains supplied by Aurora Europe , a subsidiary of Canadian-headquartered Aurora Cannabis Inc., to reach 3.2 billion euros ($3.75 billion) by 2025.

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Programs Data Events Collective 100

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

As required by the state Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the board voted to require a program environmental impact report (PEIR). ” As the county moves closer to voting on a revamped marijuana policy, Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher described Wednesday’s action as a challenge. both in San Diego.

Policy 81

Policy Environment Collective Edibles 81

NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

During these travels, I was frequently meeting other young lawyers (although we also had many non-lawyers representing NORML around the country), many of whom were also active in the anti-Vietnam War efforts, who shared the NORML position regarding marijuana policy. I was never quite sure why Trudeau had made that statement.

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Media Marijuana Policy Legalization 283

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

OMP Completes Adult Use Sample Collection Rulemaking On Friday, September 11, the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) adopted amendments to the Adult Use Marijuana Program … Read More.

Collective 61

Collective Policy Programs Law 61

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Since that policy shift, a drug with public safety stigmas has essentially given the city some advantage on bridging funding gaps in historically underfunded priorities, and has even earned praise from the Orange County Grand Jury in a new June 3 report. Is there still a need for that much of a chunk to go to enforcement?”.

Policy 81

Policy Dispensary Collective Cannabis 81

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. Eight of the laws were approved in 2020 or 2021, and in seven of those states, sales and tax collections have not yet begun. 46,104,922. 104,759,961.

Collective 52

Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

NORML

MARCH 20, 2019

Taxing marijuana sales at three-percent, which will be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist. These bills would expand the state’s medical marijuana program to allow for greater accessibility and protections for qualified patients. Some highlights of this landmark legislation are-.

Law 162

Law Marijuana Legislation Retail 162

The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

Recreational 122

Recreational Marijuana Legalization Policy 122

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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Policy Research and Development Collective Banking 105

NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Another hearing is scheduled for Thursday, where the Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss various bills that are pending regarding medical cannabis programs and veterans access. Activists in Mississippi have collected approximately two thirds of the needed signatures to qualify a medical cannabis ballot initiative in 2020.

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Legislation Banking Access Hemp 170

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. Immediate Past President Norman Birenbaum, Director of Cannabis Programs at the New York State Executive Chamber.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. IA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 196

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2022

Director of Policy (Deputy Director, NS) #10901. The Policy Director will also oversee the development and implementation of the Office’s public health educational campaign as well as the monitoring, surveillance, and reporting on key metrics related to the impacts of cannabis legalization. Range From $112155 to $141538 Annually.

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Policy Research and Development Safety Data 52

The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

The study, entitled “Mediating Medical Marijuana: Exploring How Veterans Discuss Their Stigmatized Substance Use on Reddit,” focused on eight different themes: “Doctor Patient Conversations, Drug Test, Legality, Legal Policy, Prescription Drug Use/Other Substance Use, Point of View, Reasons for Use, and V.A. Findings.”. Shutterstock).

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Research and Development Treatment Chronic Pain Sleep 145

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2021

For example, Illinois officials announced this month that applications are opening for $45 million in new grants —funded by cannabis tax dollars—that will support programs meant to reinvest in communities most harmed by the drug war.

Collective 52

Collective Data Marijuana Programs 52

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 9, 2020

Small Business Administration loans would be most welcome and some Senate Democrats are pushing to include the industry in that program. As does Idaho , where social distancing measures have made signature collection all but impossible. See the Marijuana Policy Project’s chart to keep up-to-date on what’s happening where.

Business 118

Business Programs Collective Marijuana 118

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

In its continuing series of whitepapers, the EveryLibrary Institute has created the “Cannabis Tax Policy and Libraries” whitepaper (July 2022) to help inform library leaders and public policy stakeholders about the role that revenue from recreational cannabis should have in supporting public libraries as community anchor institutions.

Policy 52

Policy Recreational Collective Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

MassRoots

AUGUST 19, 2020

The revenue from the taxes collected would be split between the state agencies responsible for overseeing the implementation of the law, fire departments, highways, community colleges, and a restorative justice fund. The measure requires the Department of Health Services to set forth the rules regarding retail sales by June 1, 2021.

Legalization 138

Legalization Marijuana Recreational Policy 138

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

Advocacy 115

Advocacy Chronic Pain Policy Cannabis 115

The Blunt Truth

MAY 15, 2020

Maine made changes to their marijuana program. We reported last week on the DOJ’s memo finding that the Drug Enforcement Administration’s cannabis research program is non-compliant with international drug laws. This move comes amidst an investigation into the medical marijuana program. No word yet on any change in policy.

Banking 106

Banking Research and Development Programs Advocacy 106

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. With cannabis social equity programs ramping up across the nation but their participants lacking capital, a bill to solve that problem would be a well-timed blessing. 721, 2022, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022, Available at SSRN: [link] or [link]. Cat Packer.

Banking 98

Banking Access Research and Development Compliance 98

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Marijuana Programs. A preliminary draft rule related to the tracking and tracing of products in the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Program is currently available for review on the Office of Marijuana Policy’s website: [link]. The labels will come with a Maine program watermark and the registrant/licensee’s ID number on them.

Programs 53

Programs Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Packaging 53

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Marijuana regulators in Oakland, California, have begun referring a handful of social equity licensees to the city’s collections department after they defaulted on loans intended to help get their companies started. MJ Biz report. According to a report shared with the Oakland Cannabis Commission on Oct.

Collective 52

Collective Compliance Compliance Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Dr Moeketse Majoro and six cabinet members visited Bophelo on 19 May 2021 where they met Louisa Mojela, Bophelo’s founder and now chairperson of its Toronto-based owners, Halo Collective. This program will only grow with the GACP certification and remains our stated priority.”.

Agriculture 97

Agriculture Collective Policy Pharmaceutical 97

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Meanwhile in Montana , voters narrowly passed Initiative 190 and Initiative 118 which collectively will permit the use, production and sale of marijuana to adults ages 21 or older. See Section 36-2851(1). Likewise, employers are also not required to allow or accommodate the use, consumption, or possession of marijuana on the job.

Decriminalization 119

Decriminalization Medicine Conditions Epilepsy 119

The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

There is a shift happening in this country, away from liberal policies, including drug policy reforms. This language is being re-ushered in by the new Administration and supported by the anti-cannabis members of Congress who are now chairing every committee in the House and Senate essential to advancing cannabis policy.

Policy 79

Policy Access Advocacy Patients 79

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. HF 717 was heard and approved by the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee on 3/5. MN resident? MN resident? MO resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 193

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

This year’s proposed legislation also reflects that New York’s time remaining on the sidelines of adult-use cannabis was well-used to learn from the challenges and shortcomings of other adult-use programs in the country. The Program. Moreover, New York’s cannabis program would consist of three branches: medical, adult-use and hemp.

Programs 64

Programs Retail Cultivation Legislation 64

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

Each sport approaches marijuana policy through their respective collective bargaining agreements as negotiated between the team owners (usually the league or association) and the players (as represented by a player’s association.) The top four sports in the United States are American football, basketball, baseball and ice hockey.

Policy 45

Policy Marijuana Collective Treatment 45

SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Advocates are calling New York’s legal marijuana program the best in the nation. How Great is New York’s New Legal Cannabis Program? . Home cultivation, the bane of our collective existence, is permitted once regulations are adopted. New York has enacted one of the most ambitious marijuana legalization programs in the country.

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Programs Legalization Consumption Cannabis 52

Connor & Connor PLLC

JANUARY 31, 2019

Effectively, the NFL is saying that their “workers”, the players, are unable to participate in a state legal activity, no matter the reason, due to their stringent drug policies. If while in the intervention program a player again has a failed test, they will be subject to stage two or three of the program, whichever is applicable.

Marijuana 93

Marijuana Policy Wellness and Beauty Programs 93

Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Thanks to a change in policy, should these NBA players decide to partake in a toke of one of these strains in the future, it may not come with the risk of losing their contracts, careers, or any other penalty for that matter. With a second violation, players face a $25,000 fine and in-patient or aftercare treatment in the Marijuana Program.

Strains 98

Strains Treatment Programs Policy 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

This year’s proposed legislation also reflects that New York’s time remaining on the sidelines of adult-use cannabis was well-used to learn from the challenges and shortcomings of other adult-use programs in the country. The Program. Moreover, New York’s cannabis program would consist of three branches: medical, adult-use and hemp.

Programs 59

Programs Retail Cultivation Legislation 59

MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

Problems plaguing the medical cannabis program in Missouri are three-fold. Second, the program has experienced controversy and claims of disparities from its inception. Irregularities plague Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program. Williams, director of the DHSS, was asked about the launch of the medical cannabis program.

Dispensary 99

Dispensary Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Programs 99

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. April 2018: “Setting the Record Straight” Program. June 2018: Collected 79 Candidate Surveys from across Nevada. to engage their lawmakers in marijuana policy reform. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

Education 112

Education Media History Advocacy 112

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Disparity and Availability Study’s purpose is to collect and analyze data and will report on whether discrimination exists in the Illinois cannabis industry. Without a compelling interest based on a strong factual basis, courts have found that race- or gender-based policies violate the U.S. Constitution.

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Cannabis Policy Dispensary 98