MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. In an attempt to transition to an annual licensure program, April 1 st marked the beginning of the end for provisional cannabis licensure. Originally, the program was only intended to have a 1-year life span. Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

These facilities provide a diverse selection of cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals, sourced from state-licensed cultivators and manufacturers. Maryland’s medical cannabis program prioritizes patient access and ensures a supportive environment for those seeking alternative treatment options.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors. About TraceTrust.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Cannabis policy in Bolivia Bolivia enforces strict penalties for cannabis-related offenses. The possession, use, sale, or cultivation of cannabis can result in legal consequences ranging from fines to imprisonment. Cannabis cultivation in Bolivia Cultivating cannabis for recreational use is illegal in Bolivia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2022

The move is another small step in the direction of making cannabis policy more lenient toward consumers who may be otherwise law-abiding citizens. It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients. Missouri MMJ Patient Rights Missouri’s MMJ program grants certain rights to registered patients.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Last week, the California Water Boards requested on Twitter to commercial cannabis cultivators in Mendocino, Trinity, and Humboldt Counties (the “Emerald Triangle”) that, “if you are among the 270 folks who receive a certified letter stating you lack appropriate permits, please respond to our Cannabis Compliance Response Portal.”

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the state’s medical cannabis program expands, consumers need to be well-informed about dispensary dos and don’ts. Familiarize yourself with the dispensary’s rules and policies. Transportation of Medical Marijuana: Understand the regulations for transporting medical marijuana and ensure compliance.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. Currently, the cultivation tax rates are $10.08 per ounce of fresh cannabis plant, and these taxes are paid on all recreational and medicinal cultivation of cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2023

The first amendment adds that a “craft grower may contain up to 14,000 square feet (instead of 5,000) of canopy space on its premises for plants in the flowering state, which must be cultivated in all stages of growth in an enclosed and secure area.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. She held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2009 to 2010, including Budget Office Policy Assistant, Director of Scheduling and Deputy Board Liaison. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Legislation is pending, House Bill 213, to establish an industrial hemp program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Insider Tips for Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensary Visits Join loyalty programs and follow dispensaries on social media platforms to access exclusive promotions and discounts. Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

We know that current tax policies disproportionately burden cannabis farmers and small businesses and create instability throughout the supply chain, ultimately undermining the societal benefits of a taxed and regulated market. Some changes include: Setting the cultivation tax rate at zero beginning July 1, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. This program gives New Mexico an edge in the growth of cannabis infrastructure. Harborside Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This honor is part of a financial services certification program overseen by the Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (PH&S) in collaboration with state attorneys general. The curriculum focuses upon the following: The highest level of compliance standards that will meet the expectations of BSA and the FinCEN Guidelines.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

“We commend the Connecticut Legislature and governor for their commitment to getting this important, equity-centered legalization bill over the finish line,” said Steven Hawkins, executive director for the Marijuana Policy Project. The act also provides protections for parents and tenants who use cannabis in compliance with the law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

We wrote about this topic recently , and quoted both a USPS policy statement and an administrative court ruling that hemp and hemp extracts are mailable commodities. The key takeaway is not to throw away your COA’s, cultivation or processor registrations, or any other materials that may serve to prove that the hemp you mailed is lawful.

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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. While crucial to compliance efforts, these mandatory systems significantly amplify the burden of getting product to market and into the hands of patients.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. The measure allows registered patients to use, possess, and cultivate specified quantities of medical marijuana. HF 717 was heard and approved by the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee on 3/5.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We About Cookies.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? DE resident? HI resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 5595, to permit the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over. The measure allows adults to cultivate up to six cannabis plants in their own homes; provides for the expungement of prior cannabis possession convictions; and allows for home deliveries. Washington.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 21, 2021

You cannot read a cannabis industry newsletter these days without seeing articles that hype the future impact of New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico adult use programs. It even affects the stock prices of the Canadian licensed producers because the uninitiated believe these companies will benefit from new US programs.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. and cultivation and vertically integrated applications are due on August 22 at 3 p.m. authorizes home delivery to patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The Maryland facility is already cultivating over 15 strains of flower under the Kind Tree brand and is now launching manufactured form factors of Kind Tree vapes and half gram pre-rolls. Additional cultivation capacity, brands and formulations will come online in the second half of this year.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 25, 2019

Pesticide Compliance in the Cannabis Industry. These resources, developed in cooperation with the International Cannabis Bar Association, will be distributed at the 2d Annual National Cannabis Policy Summit this Friday in Washington, D.C. Pesticide Use in the Cannabis Industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. and cultivation and vertically integrated applications are due on August 22 at 3 p.m. authorizes home delivery to patients.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 8, as well as Senate Bill 598, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 2018 Farm Bill ) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. total THC is strictly prohibited. Violating this law is a Class C felony.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

SB 153 sets the stage for compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill by requiring the state to submit its hemp regulatory plan to the USDA by May 1, 2020. The bill also: revises existing laws related to cultivation and testing of hemp to be consistent with the state regulatory plan. Industrial Hemp. provides registration requirements, and.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Since the 2018 Farm Bill was signed and hemp was removed from the Controlled Substances Act, our hemp attorneys have seen more and more banks and credit unions take on various kinds of hemp clients (including hemp cultivators, processors, and even Hemp-CBD sellers). As of the last few months, that has been changing.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By that point, industry insiders say, many small farmers could be all but wiped off the legal cannabis cultivation map. Late spring and early summer are when the first rounds of harvest—referred to as “light deps” for the cultivation technique employed (which involves light deprivation)—typically begin. But that was a month ago.

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