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 . Ashley Bobo.

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Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Medical: legal, but limited Recreational: decriminalized. Medical marijuana is not technically legal, but cannabinoid-based medications are. Still, officially the market is only 18 years old, as the country joined the EU in 2004, and thus fell into compliance with EU hemp regulations. Medical marijuana in Slovenia.

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Cannabinoids Consumption CBD Hemp 86

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Actions to Take.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 165

The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . While the government of Mexico already decriminalized possession of up to 5 grams of marijuana in 2009, more wide ranging legalization lagged far behind for nearly a decade. . What marijuana products are allowed in Mexico? ProtoplasmaKid).

Law 98

Law Legalization Decriminalization Recreational 98

WeedAdvisor

JULY 17, 2019

As the stigma and laws around marijuana both relax, patient access to medical marijuana continues to broaden in many states. In cases like New Mexico, it did not take long for medical marijuana use to skyrocket. But this surge in medical marijuana’s popularity may have unintended – albeit positive – effects.

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Patients Marijuana Chronic Pain Decriminalization 45

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York announced that marijuana legalization language will no longer appear in his budget proposal. And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. CA resident? CT resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 179

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. AL resident?

Legislation 171

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 171

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.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 145

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., and Seattle, among other municipalities.

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Research and Development DEA Clinical Trials Therapy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

On Tuesday, the Seimas greenlighted the draft bill that aims to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of cannabis. The proposition envisaged the decriminalization not only of cannabis but other drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, as well. As of yet, no patients in Lithuania have legal access to medical marijuana.

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Policy History Seed-To-Sale Decriminalization 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . 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. A Letter from OLCC Director Steve Marks.

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Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

In any event, it is incumbent on any business in the cannabis industry to understand and evaluate potential compliance with these forthcoming rules and business practices as they evolve and grow. The state’s Cannabis Control Board approved 52 conditional licenses for hemp farmers to grow cannabis for the forthcoming adult-use market.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 27, 2021

For example, in the state of Colorado where it is legalized to an extent, legislation passed restricted medical marijuana caregivers who grow plants on behalf of their patients to only 99 plants. Recreational and medical purposes: Whether marijuana is for recreational or medical purposes, there are places where recreational use is legal.

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Marijuana Recreational Law Cannabis 33

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Cannabis—also known as marijuana—has been legalized in the last two decades in more than half of the states. Thirty-nine states allow the use of medical marijuana, while 18 states and the District of Columbia permit both medical and recreational marijuana. Catherine Graziose. Barbara Lee, Ph.D. Certification Requirements.

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Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2022

The only opportunity to currently participate would be through an active clinical trial or via an argument under the Right to Try Act of 2018 (an act which provides a pathway for patients with life-threatening diseases or conditions to access unapproved treatments). Emerging Non-Medical State-Regulated Path.

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Clinical Trials Legalization Therapy Decriminalization 52

SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. Super. __ (App.

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Programs Business Cannabis Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2019

The case raises the question of whether or not an employer must accommodate medical cannabis use under New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. New Jersey Expands Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users. Wild, a cancer patient, was prescribed cannabis as part of his treatment. Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

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Policy Law Cannabis Decriminalization 51

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Actions to Take.

Legislation 167

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 167

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Your Highness, Carly.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 188

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

A decriminalization bill was defeated in the Missouri House of Representatives this week. At a more local level, The city commissioners of Daytona Beach voted to decriminalize up to 20 grams of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 153

NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. CO resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 150

NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. For the first time ever, the U.S. CA resident? DE resident?

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Legislation Hemp Decriminalization Agriculture 188

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Marijuana and Cannabinoids: Health, Research and Regulatory Considerations (Position Paper). Marijuana and related substance misuse are complex issues impacting family medicine, patient health, and public health. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. It should be noted that cannabis and marijuana are not interchangeable terms.

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Cannabinoids Marijuana Research and Development Access 40

NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

New Mexico’s new decriminalization law takes effect this coming Monday July 1. At a more local level, the metro council of Louisville, Kentucky approved an ordinance making low-level marijuana possession the lowest law enforcement priority. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.

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Legislation Access Decriminalization Patients 108

Veriheal

MARCH 29, 2022

Cannabis legalization, rescheduling, or decriminalization on a federal level in 2022 is an area where many people have high hopes. A medical marijuana bill was passed in Kansas by the House and is now awaiting consideration with the Kansas State Senate. Nebraska is making some effort to push positive cannabis reform laws.

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Decriminalization Banking Programs Recreational 52

Nature's Way Medicine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

A Colorado dispensary was being audited by the IRS and the IRS used the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting and Compliance system that tracks cannabis sales to determine that it was in violation of its tax reports. The Mississippi State Department of Health has full control over the medical marijuana program.

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Patients Dispensary Conditions Cannabis 97

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2019

Europe’s cannabis industry is predicted to be worth €115.7bn ($132bn) by 2028, making it the world’s largest legal marijuana market. Some jurisdictions, such as the Netherlands, have decriminalized the drug, while others have a more draconian approach and will jail anyone found in possession.

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Research and Development Cannabinoids Medicine Patients 76

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Among the changes are: allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, adding several new qualifying conditions, and authorizing cancer patients to possess greater quantities of cannabis than typically allowed. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

Legislation 148

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 148

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. A Georgia bill to reduce marijuana possession penalties was defeated in a senate committee this week. AZ resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 176

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 15, 2019

In May, Texas failed to enact a policy to decriminalize marijuana and at least patch one hole in the sinking ship that is prohibition. This may spell bad news for illegal users, but medical marijuana just received some better news. Labeled “House Bill 3703,” this Texas medical marijuana expansion is explosive in its scope.

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Programs Marijuana Access Epilepsy 53

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2019

A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. But there are no existential threats in 2019 from lawmakers, who have baked the proceeds of marijuana taxes into their budgets and rolled out a bounty of other bills seeking to help the industry.

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Legislation Banking Consumption Conditions 58

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

While some medical marijuana patients will claim they have a doctor’s prescription for medical marijuana, marijuana prescriptions are in fact illegal. The federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug with no acceptable medicinal value. LAW ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS. And what happens if you don’t?”

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Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced their intentions to introduce legislation known as the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), thus ending the nearly century-long federal policy of criminalization and prohibition.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 147

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Outsiders are coming in thinking that we’ll be passing legal recreational marijuana shortly and are willing to invest.

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Law Seed-To-Sale Hemp Recreational 40

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state. Ohio voters passed a measure legalizing medical marijuana in 2016, but the law did not get off the ground for another two years.

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Recreational Marijuana Legislation Programs 52