Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19 th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Connecticut will permit individuals 21 years of age and older to possess and use recreational cannabis. Employers also should review existing policies to ensure compliance and to maximize flexibility afforded to employers.

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Following closely on the heels of both New York and New Jersey enacting recreational cannabis laws, New Mexico and Virginia have enacted their own laws allowing adults to use cannabis for recreational purposes. Virginia Recreational Cannabis Law. New Mexico Recreational Cannabis Law. It is effective in late June 2021.

Recreational 77

Recreational Legalization Oil Extraction 77

The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized (expected to be legal imminently) . Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. What does Mexico’s cannabis legalization bill allow?

Law 104

Law Legalization Decriminalization Recreational 104

Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 29, 2025

After the 2016 election, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis, in addition to the states medical-marijuana program. As a result, possession and consumption of cannabis by adults became legal in January of 2017. Currently, the Cannabis Compliance Board, known as the CCB, serves as Nevadas cannabis regulatory agency.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Packaging Programs 52

The Cannigma

JULY 30, 2022

Medical: No Recreational: No . Cannabis is not legal in Cambodia, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find it. It was made “illegal” in 1961 in compliance with the Single Convention on Narcotics treaty , but this went mostly unenforced, as it did again in 1992 after a United Nations intervention. Cannabis in Cambodia.

Legalization 119

Legalization Consumption Medicine Food 119

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2021

Newsweed reports It is a life-size test, to observe the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing recreational cannabis. From May 15,… Read More.

Recreational 98

Recreational Cannabis Legalization Compliance 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

After the state legalized recreational marijuana in March, the lawmakers and advocates who pushed for the law have been criticizing Gov. While most of the state still needs to wait a year or more before sales can begin, some Native American tribes are already moving ahead with legal pot in their territories.

Legalization 105

Legalization Cultivation Recreational Compliance 105

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2020

among human subjects, legal knowledge of the laws outlined the Cannabis Act should be distributed to all participants ahead of time. This is also why it’s so challenging to create standards that accommodate for the medical as well as the recreational standards in the conduct of consumer research around cannabis.

Compliance 69

Compliance Compliance Supply Chain Research and Development 69

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. It would also reduce barriers for legal marijuana businesses to get access to banking.

Banking 159

Banking Packaging History Compliance 159

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Pete Ricketts said in March that he opposed medical cannabis because, ‘if you legalize marijuana, you’re going to kill your kids. Teens report using less cannabis amid legalization. A slide from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s compliance program. Nebraska Gov. Yeah, exactly the opposite of that, Pete.

Legalization 75

Legalization Compliance Compliance Data 75

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. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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Law Marijuana Programs Conditions 98

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Germany’s likely next ruling coalition is closing in on a deal to legalize cannabis for recreational use, the strongest signal yet that long-awaited growth of Europe’s marijuana market is gaining traction. An agreement on its legalization wouldn’t be overly surprising.

Legalization 105

Legalization Recreational Conditions Cannabis 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

California is approaching its fourth year of legal recreational marijuana, yet the underground market is as strong as ever and is making it harder for licensed companies to eke out a profit. Saddled by steep regulatory and compliance costs, legal marijuana companies in California can’t compete with illicit operators on product prices.

Legalization 81

Legalization Marijuana Compliance Compliance 81

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Maine regulators are finally moving forward with draft regulations to implement the state’s 2016 voter-approved initiative legalizing the commercial production and retail sale of marijuana. Nassau County, New York voted to prohibit retail cannabis sales in the county once it becomes legal in New York state. AL resident?

Legislation 182

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 182

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The study in JAMA Pediatrics evaluated just how regulations designed to protect minors have held up in the five years since voters legalized cannabis. Assessment of Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries’ Compliance With Underage Access and Marketing Restrictions in California. Research Letter. August 16, 2021.

Dispensary 105

Dispensary Compliance Compliance Access 105

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

In May Illinois sent a marijuana legalization bill to Governor J.B. On June 25 th , Pritzker signed the bill, officially making Illinois the 11 th state to legalize cannabis, and only the second state to pull this off through its legislature, according to Vox. Other states passed legalization through ballot initiatives.

Legalization 76

Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Recreational 76

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use continues to spread across the United States despite the drug remaining a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. In February 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act to become the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Here’s the press release… National Law Journal’s 2020 Cannabis Trailblazer Katrina Skinner to Help Lead Company’s Legal Matters and Expansion into Banking, Financial and Payment-Related Services and Solutions for Cannabis Businesses and Related-Banking and Financial Sectors.

Banking 111

Banking Compliance Compliance Law 111

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP (DHC), a top New York-based commercial law and government relations firm, has announced the formation of a Cannabis Practice Group, which will help clients navigate the regulations around newly legalized adult recreational marijuana in New York State.

Legalization 84

Legalization Compliance Compliance Advocacy 84

Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 2, 2019

Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, eight others have joined them. California, Nevada, Oregon and Michigan are among the legal states that have taken a more permissive approach to out-of-state ownership and investment.

Legalization 100

Legalization Business Legislation Banking 100

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

National Law Journal’s 2020 Cannabis Trailblazer Katrina Skinner to Help Lead Company’s Legal Matters and Expansion into Banking, Financial and Payment-Related Services and Solutions for Cannabis Businesses and Related-Banking and Financial Sectors. Says the headline.

Banking 98

Banking Compliance Compliance Law 98

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use was put forward by the leftist group Más País, which is led by Íñigo Errejón. The issue of the legalization of marijuana has revealed divisions in the Spanish government, which is headed by a center-left coalition of the Socialist Party (PSOE) and junior partner Unidas Podemos.

Recreational 52

Recreational Legalization Cannabis Decriminalization 52

Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 14, 2021

Nevada Cannabis Consumption Lounges Legalization. On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) approved regulations for cannabis consumption lounge operations and the process to apply for a consumption lounge. The post Nevada Cannabis Consumption Lounges Legalization appeared first on Connor & Connor PLLC.

Consumption 59

Consumption Legalization Compliance Compliance 59

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

Recreational 52

Recreational Marijuana Decriminalization Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Nevada’s legal cannabis industry sees more than $1 billion in taxable sales for FY21 – $159 million transferred to the Distributive School Account (DSA). This is what Nevadans expected since the legalization of recreational marijuana,” Governor Steve Sisolak said.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Data Retail 52

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is on track to launch its first recreational marijuana businesses in June, four years after its residents voted in favor of legalization. The OMP handles all licensing, compliance, and oversight of medical and recreational use of marijuana.

Access 99

Access Decriminalization Compliance Compliance 99

Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cannabis shop owners in Thailand have been cautioned against using traditional doctors to sidestep the ban on in-store recreational smoking. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. The warning was issued on Sunday, Nov.

Decriminalization 111

Decriminalization Consumption Recreational Hemp 111

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Notably, recreational marijuana laws passed recently in New Jersey and New York arguably prohibit pre-employment testing for the drug in most cases. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers, especially multi-state employers. There are exceptions to the new Philadelphia ordinance.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. It is key for employers in Illinois to stay up to date with this new and complex law and to develop strategies for compliance. Source: [link].

Legalization 76

Legalization Marijuana Law Policy 76

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

They write… Notoriously risk-adverse Big Law firms are building cannabis practice groups as a rising number of states legalize recreational and medicinal use, even though the drug remains largely banned under federal law. The legal limbo has been a stumbling block for law firms. The law comes first. billion.

Law 97

Law Medicine Compliance Compliance 97

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. Legal advice provided by Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP is designed to counsel clients regarding existing and/or proposed cannabis laws. DHC Cannabis Group.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2020

His specialisms include regulatory compliance in cannabis, gambling, financial services, and white-collar crime. He is a co-founder of Cannabis Legals, a regulatory compliance information portal and daily news source for businesses active in the cannabis space. Bloomsbury Professional Law Insight – Cannabis Law and Regulation.

Law 69

Law Research and Development Compliance Compliance 69

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here’s their press release about the launch of the practice… With federal and state enforcement activities ramping up, the new EHS practice will focus on helping marijuana and hemp companies maintain compliance with environmental regulations that carry serious penalties. A full list of services is available at [link].

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Environment Safety Compliance Compliance 103

The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Indeed, on February 18, 2020, the United States Department of Transportation published a bulletin addressing “ DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice ,” which follows previous notices it had released regarding its position on medical marijuana. In the new notice, DOT states: The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

CBD 106

CBD Safety Compliance Compliance 106

Cannabis Chronicles

JULY 2, 2019

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to lift its ban on recreational cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county at its Tuesday evening meeting. Recreational sales can begin in unincorporated areas of Clark County as early as Jan. Both Vancouver and Battle Ground allow recreational marijuana businesses.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Retail Recreational Business 100

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2021

CLR contributor, Brian Cusack, writes… The legalization of cannabis in Ireland has become a popular discussion around the world. While countries like Canada, Uruguay, and some states in America have legalized recreational cannabis, this isn’t a trend that has reached Ireland yet. Now we come to CBD.

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THC CBD Legalization Oil 81