NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. AK resident? California. MS resident? New Hampshire.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The NYSBA actually issued 3 separate determinations, each of which is incorporated into the New York Rules of Professional Rules of Conduct for attorneys: First, attorneys may now ethically provide legal services to assist clients in compliance with New York’s recreational marijuana law (the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act).

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Understanding West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Act The Medical Cannabis Act in West Virginia establishes the framework for the state’s medical marijuana program, providing comprehensive regulations for cultivation, distribution, and patient access to medical cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy. Legal Possession Limits: Patients have the right to possess a certain amount of medical cannabis, as determined by state regulations.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil. Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

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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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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

These dispensaries operate under strict regulations to ensure compliance with the TCUP guidelines. Image by Roberto Valdivia on Unsplash Texas Medical Marijuana Cultivation Laws The TCUP allows for the cultivation of low-THC cannabis by a limited number of licensed dispensing organizations.

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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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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. Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Takes Action for Tax Payment Failures. Harborside Inc.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Governor Newsom signed AB-195 into law, which came with sweeping changes specific to the cannabis sector — including changes to cannabis tax & relief, compliance, and oversight. Additionally, the state released its first-ever applications for manufacturing commodities from industrial hemp.

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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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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. 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. AZ resident? Connecticut.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Legislation is pending, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (an amendment to SB 7), to regulate the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of adult-use marijuana. CA resident? IL resident?

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. DE resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 7, 2019

Liht has rapidly expanded to include cultivation, production and dispensary locations in the key North American states of Washington , Nevada , and California , and is seeking expansion opportunities worldwide. These law firms inform any necessary changes to our policies and procedures for compliance in Canada and the US.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 19-220, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. LD 991 also seeks to expunge the records of those convicted of marijuana related offenses that are no longer defined as criminal under state law. Update : S.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

In total, permits/endorsements will be accepted for up to five cultivation facilities, 15 dispensaries and four vertically integrated operators (including one cultivation endorsement, one manufacturing endorsement, and one dispensary endorsement). and cultivation and vertically integrated applications are due on August 22 at 3 p.m.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. It’s not totally clear from the text of the joint guidance whether it was intended to cover only cultivation, and it certainly can be read that way.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. That includes regularly submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Where was the hemp grown?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2019

In total, permits/endorsements will be accepted for up to five cultivation facilities, 15 dispensaries and four vertically integrated operators (including one cultivation endorsement, one manufacturing endorsement, and one dispensary endorsement). and cultivation and vertically integrated applications are due on August 22 at 3 p.m.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

Additionally, adhering to dispensary policies on product handling and consumption promotes harmony and safety. Ohio Cannabis Dispensary Regulations Dispensaries must adhere to strict regulations set forth by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program to ensure compliance and patient safety.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 225, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, to regulate the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of adult use marijuana. AL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

She notes that 84% of 2016 product batches tested were found to harbor pesticide residue; and that in the recent California round of assays 20% failed established state standards due to contamination from pesticides, bacteria, or processing chemicals, and in some cases, inaccurate labeling. Letter to Congress. More at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Bill’s Nursery wanted to obtain a medical marijuana license in Florida but did not meet required criteria (experience cultivating medical cannabis) and was unable to apply. Furthermore, even if the contract violated the CSA, public policy under the Ninth Circuit decision in Bassidji argued for enforcement. 3) Not against public policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

About Harborside: Harborside, a vertically integrated enterprise with cannabis licenses covering retail, distribution, cultivation, nursery and manufacturing, is one of the oldest and most respected cannabis companies in California.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Status in the Senate is uncertain, as the chair of the Banking Committee has indicated an intent to poll those in Idaho, a state that has failed to legalize any form of cannabis, regarding the issue.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based provider with dispensaries and cultivation sites in 23 states, pioneered the ground flower pod in New York in 2019. Ground flower has been approved for sale by the state, and the pods produced under those auspices are intended for vaporization by medical patients.”. Ground Flower Pods.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

If a lawyer is working with a client who is operating a state-legal marijuana business, she is assisting the client in conduct that she knows is criminal under federal law. Strict compliance with Rule 1.2 would mean that no lawyer could work with a marijuana business in states where marijuana is legal. Need an example?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The lone federal definition we have is from a 2018 Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Policy Notice, as revised , which categorizes MRBs as “direct marijuana businesses”, “indirect marijuana businesses”, and “hemp-related businesses.” Cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors and testing facilities all fall under this definition.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Most Temporary Cultivation licenses Expired. July 2019 – Hemp Cultivation Registration. . Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

After five months of public discussion and engaging with Massachusetts residents about their thoughts and concerns, I am proud of the final policy changes the Commission adopted today,” Chairman Steven J. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Hoffman said. The next regulatory revision process is expected to occur in 2020.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the limited cultivation of industrial hemp, but that bill requires that hemp be grown pursuant to an agricultural pilot program in compliance with state law. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is preparing to regulate the commercial cultivation under the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

This article summarizes the current, confusing framework of federal statutes, state statutes, and judicial decisions addressing employers’ rights and obligations relating to marijuana use, and provides practical advice for employers in states where medical or recreational marijuana use has been legalized.

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The Herb Collective

JANUARY 3, 2019

They are also tested for potency as well as having labels that state the level of CBD, THC, and other active compounds. The state has also placed limits on how much THC/CBD can be in some cannabis products. Some ban outdoor growing and require expensive permits for the indoor cultivation of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2019

investment community as to the boundaries of legal risk and compliance. Law Commission published a report, “Anti-money laundering: the SARs regime”, highlighting the need for guidance on transactions involving the legal cannabis industry in Canada and elsewhere. The cultivation, possession, distribution (etc.) Public Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Since 2017, Jill has led the finance, administration and compliance oversight functions for Venom Extracts. He is an innovative and seasoned government relations professional with a record of success at the federal, state, and local level throughout the country. Additional Information.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Management believes that StateHouse, which is expected to trade under a new symbol (CSE: STHZ), will be the largest and most developed cannabis platform in the state of California with superior retail, brands, processing, manufacturing, distribution and cultivation. 6 Loudpack retains exclusive distribution rights in California.

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