Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

We are currently recruiting for a Program Analyst to develop, coordinate, and analyze our tracking systems. The position will be developing and evaluating OPS’s Training program, Licensing and Compliance (TLC) system as well as OPS’s product tracking system. See the job announcement below. www.oregon.gov/psilocybin.

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Programs Compliance Compliance Research and Development 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2019

“OMMA(Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority) has reinstituted a project management structure to ensure compliance and timely implementation of the changes,” said Tom Bates, Interim Commissioner of Health. Legislative Changes Currently Effective. Legislative Changes Effective After August 29.

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Legislation Programs Seed-To-Sale Marijuana 55

MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program. Once approved, patients can register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program online and purchase medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries statewide.

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Law Marijuana Conditions Patients 52

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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Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 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. However, they must also be aware of potential discrimination issues and ensure compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Many dispensaries also offer additional services such as educational resources, patient consultations, and ongoing support programs to address patient concerns and enhance their overall treatment experience. These expansions aim to increase patient access and address supply shortages experienced in the past.

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Dispensary Programs Access Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Connecticut. Remedies for prevailing plaintiffs include reinstatement, back wages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

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Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

California state has been at the forefront of progressive cannabis legislation, particularly when it comes to medical marijuana. This landmark legislation legalized the use and cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes by patients with a valid recommendation from a physician.

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Law Marijuana Cultivation Patients 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. Andrew Brisbo. “I

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Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

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. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. A Letter from OLCC Director Steve Marks.

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Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 5, 2020

On July 8, 2020, the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act (“IHGA”), 2020 PA 137, MCL 333.28101-333.28701, went into effect (which was somewhat surprising since the legislation was reported from committee only a few weeks beforehand). MCL 333.28313. Thus, as of now, hemp processors continue to be regulated under IHRDA.

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Hemp Programs Law Research and Development 40

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This groundbreaking legislation legalized the use of medical marijuana for patients with qualifying medical conditions, under the recommendation of a licensed physician. Compliance with these laws and regulations is crucial for both patients and cannabis businesses to ensure the integrity and legality of the MMJ system in California.

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Patients Law Cultivation Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Elliott held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee from 2011 to 2017, including Director of Legislative and Government Affairs, Board Liaison, Director of Appointments and Commission Liaison. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. General Counsel – Matthew Lee.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Food 105

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. ” “I’m pleased to join Representative Crist in introducing this legislation today.

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 175

Canna Law Blog

MAY 20, 2019

Back on March 1, I ran through a legislative forecast and report for Oregon cannabis in 2019. People in the know are arguing that, as written, HB 2740 could put Oregon out of compliance with 2014 Farm bill, while failing to meet federal Department of Agriculture (USDA) strictures under the 2018 Farm Bill — which would be disastrous.

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Legislation Hemp Consumption Cannabis 68

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

The 2022-23 budget and accompanying tax reform bill will provide significant and immediate relief to cannabis businesses, support equity operators, strengthen enforcement tools against illegal cannabis operators, and protect youth, environmental, and public safety programs funding. million dollars to-date.

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Compliance Compliance Supply Chain Environment 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

State program compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. The legislation requires establishing tracking requirements for cannabinoid hemp commodities and products intended for human consumption, similar to tracking cannabis products sold in the OLCC regulated recreational or adult-use market. Curbing illegal production of cannabis.

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Hemp Compliance Compliance THC 98

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD). A license is not required to manufacture Hemp CBD products.

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Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 90

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Shirley Turner (D-Mercer) introduced legislation Friday that would expand the “implied consent law” to include blood testing for driving under the influence of marijuana. It’s funny (not ha! That’s 4 bills in total already! The New Jersey Monitor reports.

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Consumption Legislation Programs Concentrates 52

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. These dispensaries operate under strict regulations and oversight to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

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Dispensary Patients Marijuana Epilepsy 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Earlier this month, California legislators passed a law, AB 45 , aimed at providing guardrails for an expanded consumer marketplace for products containing hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in California. Published at the Mondaq Platform.

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Hemp Pets Food Cannabinoids 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2020

Last year brought significant changes to Washington cannabis via the legislative session. Senate Bill 5318 went into effect last year and requires that the LCB move over from an enforcement-based approach to marijuana regulation to a compliance-based approach.

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Compliance Compliance History Programs 91

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Today cannabis companies face an expensive and ever-changing patchwork of state and local compliance challenges across taxes & fees, zoning & land use and licensing. What modifications can be made to existing frameworks to meet government and industry goals for equity, public health and safety and economic opportunity?

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Policy Hemp Education Compliance 52

The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 29, 2019

While the law set the record straight between hemp and marijuana, it also tasked the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) with promulgating regulations and guidelines to establish and administer a program for the production of hemp in the US. This provision of the bill varies from the Personal Care Products Safety Act ( S.

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Hemp Legislation CBD Research and Development 45

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 165

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The LCB believes it reflects our shared goals of public health and safety while strengthening existing partnerships and establishing new pathways to support our community. We welcome your feedback. We’re working on increasing the ways that you can join the conversation and get involved in the rule development process.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Marijuana 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

This position will assist the enforcement units in implementing consistent regulatory compliance measures for the Commonwealth’s marijuana industry. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. Attend, present, and represent the Commission at public meetings, court hearings, and other public forums.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Packaging 90

Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2020

The most recent development in the pilot program is the country’s launching of the competitive and fairly lengthy phased application process (from July 1-28, 2020) wherein the Minister for Healthcare and the Minister for Justice and Security will select five to ten growers to supply the subject coffee shops. But, it’s a start.

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Supply Chain Legalization Cultivation Decriminalization 78

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

This position will assist the enforcement units in implementing consistent regulatory compliance measures for the Commonwealth’s marijuana industry. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. Attend, present, and represent the Commission at public meetings, court hearings, and other public forums. Qualifications.

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Research and Development Compliance Compliance Packaging 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). While unlikely to pass in this Congress, the momentous legislation gives us a roadmap for how the U.S.

Hemp 105

Hemp Law Seed-To-Sale Food 105

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 19, 2020

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD). Health & Safety Code § 443.001 et seq., Today we turn to Texas.

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Hemp CBD Retail Agriculture 53

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. Ashley Bobo. Medical Marijuana .

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Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

The Cole Memo also provided a list of various red flags that, if noted, required banks to report the violating businesses for being out of compliance. On March 30, the Pennsylvania State Senate Banking & Insurance Committee advanced a piece of legislation known as Senate Bill (SB) 1167.

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Banking Business Cannabis Access 116

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The Oregon legislative Task Force on Cannabis-Derived Intoxicants and Illegal Cannabis Production is exploring potential reforms to the state’s regulation of cannabinoid products and legislation for 2023 to combat what law enforcement believes is an increase in illicit marijuana production. concentration threshold.

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Seed-To-Sale Hemp Cannabinoids Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

In states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut that are on the cusp of opening their doors to adult-use programs, and in California, the first state to enact cannabis laws, these unregulated marketplaces thrive, accounting for a large majority of cannabis sales. Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis, the plant is labelled as legal “hemp”.

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Cannabinoids Hemp Sativa THC 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

“The safety of our employees, both current and future, is the Commission’s highest priority. In addition, the Commission provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation savings, tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans, along with other programs.

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Policy Packaging Legislation Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

An-Chi Tsou is the principal at Tsou Consulting, LLC, specializing in state and local regulatory and legislative compliance, guidance, and advocacy. As local jurisdictions slowly come online with their cannabis regulatory programs, they are becoming more interested in implementing their own version of a social equity program.

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