Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. A Letter from OLCC Director Steve Marks.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

California state has been at the forefront of progressive cannabis legislation, particularly when it comes to medical marijuana. This landmark legislation legalized the use and cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes by patients with a valid recommendation from a physician.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Given the history of recent cannabis reform in Canada and the U.S., Prior to drafting their legislation, Mexico looked at different ways to approach it. The post New Mexican Marijuana Legislation Proposes State-Run System and Home Cultivation appeared first on WeedAdvisor. Mexico has plenty of case studies to look at.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

If passed by the Parliament, the legislation will remove the need for criminal investigations when someone is caught with a personal amount of the substance. On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

A landmark moment for the UK’s cannabis industry occurred this week when the first bulk shipments of marijuana were imported into Britain since legislation changed in November. And even then they risked having it seized at customs.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without the threat of federal criminal intervention, the latest push in Congress to bolster the nation’s burgeoning pot industry. Oregon Sen. government, which categorizes marijuana as a dangerous illegal drug, similar to LSD or heroin.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Last year brought significant changes to Washington cannabis via the legislative session. Senate Bill 5318 went into effect last year and requires that the LCB move over from an enforcement-based approach to marijuana regulation to a compliance-based approach.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2019

First, a brief history. . And as strange as it may seem, this was a radical departure from what the WSLCB had been charged with in it’s history up until that point. First , the LCB has only been in the compliance and regulatory business a fairly short period of time and in the Cannabis regulatory and compliance world since 2014.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) oversees the implementation and regulation of the state’s medical cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards for cultivation, processing, testing, and distribution. Receive approval from the State Medical Board and obtain a medical marijuana card.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Though ABA specified that it was not taking a position on marijuana legalization generally, it recognized that conflicting federal and state cannabis policies are untenable and have created complications for cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state law. American Bar Association.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

Simplifya (“Simplifya” or “the Company”), the leading regulatory and operational compliance software platform serving the cannabis industry, announced it launched a suite of cannabis compliance solutions for businesses and operators in Maine, expanding the reach of the Company’s operational footprint to 27 states.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

With Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly session adjourning Friday, May 19, lawmakers are making their final push for legislation, including a cannabis omnibus. The recently drafted omnibus currently includes changes to craft grow canopy space, curbside pickup, and items related to transporting organizations.

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The Cannigma

MAY 18, 2023

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. In 2018, the government amended the existing legislation to allow for the cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. Is CBD legal in Nepal?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

These dispensaries operate under strict regulations to ensure compliance with the TCUP guidelines. Any potential expansion of patient rights would likely depend on future legislative changes and developments in the state’s approach to medical marijuana. there may be increased momentum for legislative changes in Texas.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Hemp food products can be imported and sold in the UK legally, provided (1) the above EU criteria is met; and (2) the product does not contain more than 1mg of THC, in accordance with the restrictions under the UK Misuse of Drugs legislation. It seems that a proportionate way forward has now been found. 1] [link]. [2]

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Elliott held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee from 2011 to 2017, including Director of Legislative and Government Affairs, Board Liaison, Director of Appointments and Commission Liaison. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. General Counsel – Matthew Lee.

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MJ Business Attorneys

JUNE 22, 2018

In April, President Trump promised Senator Gardner that he would support a federalist approach to a legislative effort toward leaving marijuana laws up to the states to decide for themselves. Strict compliance with state and federal regulations and rules is an absolute must for marijuana business.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

A little CBD history. In a Wall Street Journal interview released on December 27, 2022, FDA “agency officials” stated that ” the FDA will decide within months how legal cannabis should best be regulated and whether that will require new agency rules or new legislation from Congress.”

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

In July, a pair of Ohio lawmakers introduced what was said to be the first bill to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of marijuana in the state’s history. I hope this provides the spark that we need to elevate the conversation and get this legislation moving.”. The bill, introduced by Democratic state House Reps.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While South Dakota is still stalled when it comes to making legal cannabis a reality within state borders, the state is already working on legislation that allows banks to decide whether or not to do business with the legal cannabis and hemp industry. . I am thankful to our legislative leaders for helping make sure that we do this right.” .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

Wise Health Solutions, a Missouri -based company, is a new joint venture between Oaksterdam University (“Oaksterdam”) and Veracious Investigative & Compliance Solutions LLC (“Veracious”), two long-standing organizations and practitioners in the cannabis, education, and regulatory compliance fields.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

This legislation outlines the eligibility criteria for patients, allowing those with qualifying conditions to obtain medical marijuana cards. Familiarizing oneself with this legislation is crucial for patients, physicians, and dispensary operators to navigate West Virginia’s medical marijuana program compliantly and effectively.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

If the legislation were passed, around two million people in Ukraine would now have the opportunity to use medical cannabis for their diseases, the politician stressed. Only medical cannabis is part of the content of the legislative proposals. Ukraine has a long history with hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month, California legislators passed a law, AB 45 , aimed at providing guardrails for an expanded consumer marketplace for products containing hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in California. Published at the Mondaq Platform.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Firstly, individuals must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition, such as those outlined above.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Along with ordering on the Weedmaps iOS app, consumers will be able to review their order history and can chat with a customer support representative in real-time. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years. WM Technology, Inc.’s

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Florida’s History with Medical Cannabis. Edibles are often the most appealing way to consume cannabis for people, and we hope Florida residents will find the medical aid they need through this new legislation. But medical cannabis laws in Florida are far from straightforward. But this was not always the case.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 27, 2019

For the past few days, CannTrust’s troubles continued to snowball as more evidence of deliberate non-compliance gradually eroded their company. Just days after CannTrust CEO Peter Aceto’s pledge for “appropriate actions” to bring the company back into compliance, he and Chairman Eric Paul now find themselves out of a job.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

The investments we’ve made in the highest levels of global regulatory compliance are just now beginning to pay dividends as we gain access to the largest medical cannabis market in the world. Import and export permits have been secured for two additional orders to Australia, with the shipments expected to occur in June.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

MARCH 31, 2022

While Michigan has a long history of unionized workforces, this is a new development for the state’s cannabis industry. These laws have robust histories and have created a legal environment that provides guidance and some level of certainty about how to best manage a unionized workforce. The National Labor Relations Board.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Its executive director, Steve Linder, is a longtime lobbyist in state politics and a Republican activist with a history of advocating for more stringent cannabis regulations. Their products also don’t have to be tested at a safety compliance laboratory. So, we have to get at the unregulated supply and that law needs to be passed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

variety of pre-employment check processes, such as: Satisfactory completion of an Australian Federal Police criminal history check, and where relevant a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check. As the industry is maturing, MCS is developing its compliance team that undertakes. compliance with the associated legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2022

The majority of other legal states have essentially replaced the legacy market with big business, which is exactly what the Board and Vermont legislators want to avoid. All packaging has to be approved by the Board in order to ensure compliance with packaging requirements. We’re taking a different approach in Vermont,” says Pepper.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 21, 2019

Now, however, lawmakers are reviewing an unprecedented measure that will cement the country into the history books of cannabis reform. Fortunately for patients everywhere, the chances of the new legislation passing are quite high. To date, however no country offers medical cannabis as part of public or private prescription coverage.

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CannaTech

JUNE 23, 2019

In 2009 as the regulatory framework began to shift in Colorado, Charles recognized the need for his niche expertise in assisting cannabis entrepreneurs to comply with strict regulatory compliance protocol. Think twice of unicorns claiming to have a secret sauce or a way to water plants that no one in the history of mankind has thought of.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2022

The proliferation of “illegal” hemp products creates a risk that banks will increase compliance checks of hemp clients or, in an abundance of caution, close hemp industry bank accounts. Banking uncertainty creates safety risk and increases the cost of operations due to accounting compliance needed to operate primarily in cash.

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