Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. 2022 Regular Session.

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Legislation Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 105

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. CA resident? HI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 146

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Medical cannabis sales kicked off in Arkansas last Friday as the first dispensary opened its doors. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. California. CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 137

MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Upon approval, patients receive their medical marijuana card, granting them legal access to dispensaries across the state. This legislation outlines the eligibility criteria for patients, allowing those with qualifying conditions to obtain medical marijuana cards.

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Dispensary Programs Legalization Marijuana 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. The program is gradually expanding, with limited dispensary licenses.

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Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Steve Sisolak (D) of Nevada signed legislation into law this week to allow individuals to get their records vacated for offenses that are no longer a crime in the state. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation.

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Legislation Access Banking Hemp 111

MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. However, challenges remain regarding patient access, including limited availability of dispensaries and high costs associated with medical cannabis products.

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Law Marijuana Access History 52

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

The extension comes on the heels of the spring legislative session and the failed cannabis omnibus, which included curbside pickup provisions for medical patients and recreational consumers, as well as drive-through operations. This is the second extension of the variance that has been permitting curbside pickup since January.

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Dispensary Patients Legislation Access 86

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, recent years have witnessed a shift in public opinion and legislative discourse, prompting the state to reevaluate its approach to medical marijuana. Enacted through legislative measures, the program outlines the parameters for the legal use of medical marijuana by eligible patients.

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Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Conditions 52

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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Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

Flexibility is the name of the game for cannabis operators looking to cash in on this rapidly growing market, according to Layke Martin, executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association (NDA). “I RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cultivation Legislation Dispensary Packaging 52

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Licensed Dispensaries: Texas has authorized a limited number of licensed dispensaries to distribute medical marijuana products to registered patients. These dispensaries operate under strict regulations to ensure compliance with the TCUP guidelines.

Law 52

Law Dispensary Clinical Trials Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. 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. Here’s the statement in full. January 31, 2019.

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Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

APRIL 20, 2022

However, the legality is questionable, and as cashless ATMs may be violating the policies of major credit card companies, the method may soon be shut down. Tina Sbrega of Lighthouse Biz Solutions, and Cathy Corby Iannuzzelli of KindTap Technologies, will discuss their … Keep reading.

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Events Law Business Banking 89

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FGW”), a company that has the conditional use approval necessary to operate a cannabis dispensary and related businesses located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Cultivation Conditions Law 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Vice-President Michele Nakata, Supervisor of the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program at the Hawaii Department of Health. Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. Social and Economic Equity.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Over the years, we’ve dealt with many, many compliance-related issues, including Notices of Proposed License Cancellation to licensee clients from OLCC. In the early days, OLCC emphasized “teaching compliance” and working with licensees who made mistakes—honestly or otherwise. The latter felt especially small-time and chumpy.

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Policy Compliance Compliance Supply Chain 96

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Safe Access: Patients have the right to access medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries, which are regulated to ensure product safety and quality. Contacting Legislators: Reach out to elected officials to express support for MMJ patient rights and any necessary legislative changes. Image by viciousartstudios from Pixabay.

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Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. The now-finalized rules originate from a 2020 voter-approved initiative, subsequently approved by the governor and finally implemented by legislative panel. McGuireWoods LLP. Newsworthy Highlights.

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Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients 52

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

20 million patient dispensary transactions. billion by grower-producers to dispensaries. billion by dispensaries. Monthly dispensary sales range from $110 thousand to $130 thousand between March 2021 and March 2022 (as compared to approximately $50 thousand to $90 thousand the year prior). 1,779 approved practitioners.

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Patients Legislation Programs Dispensary 107

Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

In the United States, many industries lack well thought out regulatory policy. Some industries, like cannabis, suffer from over-regulation, overwhelming smaller businesses with the legal costs of compliance. Attorneys are usually the ones best positioned to critique bad business regulations and advocate for better policy.

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Business Advocacy Policy Legislation 74

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. For purposes of this paragraph, ‘close proximity’ means an area contiguous to the real property of the dispensary, such as a sidewalk or parking lot.”

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Packaging Agriculture Cannabis Cultivation 102

Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. In an effort to stay on top of compliance issues, department director-general Thongchai Lertvilairattanapong has tasked his staff with carrying out store surveys. Extracts with a THC content exceeding 0.2%

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Decriminalization Consumption Recreational Hemp 109

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2019

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MARCH 2019: Here’s a quick rundown of some of what we’ve been working on this session. OLIS is the Oregon Legislative Information System is extremely helpful for tracking bills. OLIS is the Oregon Legislative Information System is extremely helpful for tracking bills. Bill Number: SB 582.

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Education Legislation Programs Consumption 49

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Practically speaking, will landlords be willing to take on the risk of leasing space to cannabis cultivators, processors or dispensaries—and, if so, what are some of the issues that will arise in negotiating leases to cannabis operators? What constraints does the MRTA place on the location of these businesses?

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Business Legislation Dispensary Law 94

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. Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights. New California Law Standardizes Weed Testing.

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Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law to allow those with certain misdemeanor cannabis convictions to have their records automatically expunged. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 189

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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Business Recreational State Laws Law 105

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

Giving cities and counties the right to ban marijuana dispensaries also could cause a problem. It is entirely possible that the government’s reaction emboldened many legislators who initially feared federal repercussions against state-legal marijuana users and dispensaries. A Hands-Off Approach”. . Accolades and Concerns.

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Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Recreational 76

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 24, 2021

Dubbed the Marijuana Working Group, the newly formed panel will consist of civic officials, industry representatives, caregivers, and medical marijuana patients who will make recommendations to Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) with the goal of improving the state’s medicinal cannabis program. Meetings Begin Next Month.

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Marijuana Programs Access Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 22, 2019

Assembly Bill 533 would set up a Cannabis Advisory Commission and the Cannabis Compliance Board mimicking the Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board. The new agency would take over regulatory issues ranging from licensing to operation of dispensaries, growers, production of cannabis products and testing.

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Consumption Compliance Compliance Legislation 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Additionally, TerrAscend will debut “Cookies Corners” in all three Apothecarium dispensaries in New Jersey. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. BOONTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS About Cookies. About TerrAscend.

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Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

Flexibility is the name of the game for cannabis operators looking to cash in on this rapidly growing market, according to Layke Martin, executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association (NDA). “I RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Packaging Terpenes Consumption 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 22, 2021

Flexibility is the name of the game for cannabis operators looking to cash in on this rapidly growing market, according to Layke Martin, executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association (NDA). “I RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Packaging Terpenes Consumption 52

WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 22, 2019

As before, aspiring dispensaries needed to provide a $50,000 letter of credit. No doubt, this will help prevent the disastrous start for Ontario’s first 25 dispensaries – only a fraction of whom opened on time for the initial April 1 st deadline. In order to even enter the lottery businesses had their work cut out for them.

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Supply Chain Dispensary Business Compliance 45

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Members of our staff have observed first-hand the injuries the federal government has caused through misguided, oppressive, and racist policies relating to cannabis. The Legislature responds to pressures that are likely to assure the reelection of legislators. Further legislation is not necessary. Cannabis is a dangerous drug.

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Cannabis Legislation Business Cultivation 75