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Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! As the first full week of the 116th Congress comes to a close, we have another new federal bill introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Also, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced. Your Highness, Carly. Priority Alerts.
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, North Dakota state Rep. Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.
This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.
New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. 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.
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?
1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance.
Amendment 2, which became effective on December 6, 2018, legalizes marijuana for medical purposes, allows home growing, and imposes a 4% marijuana sales tax. First, Missouri implemented a seed-to-sale system which added many unnecessary layers between growing the plant and selling product to patients. million votes.
POSTED IN ADVERTISING AND MARKETING , CANNABIS , COMPLIANCE , FDA , FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT , OTHER STATE REGULATORS , REGULATORY LITIGATION , STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL , TOBACCO. California’s new CBD law (AB45) is attracting attention from cannabis operators far beyond the Golden State. They have 3.2 trillion reasons to care.
However, Washington does not allow for the sale of ingestible hemp products (other than hemp seed ingredients) and SB 5372 does not change that. The FDA has long maintained that hemp extract (setting aside hemp seed products) is not an approved food ingredient. What is a hemp processor?
This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.
A smaller but growing number of states also regulate the sale of products derived from hemp. Oregon is also one of the states that have interpreted the 2014 Farm Bill to allow for the commercial sale of industrial hemp and Hemp CBD products, including products intended for human consumption. Today we turn to Oregon.
Richards focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in tax audits & trials, M&A, in managing tax debt, and he advises cannabis companies, owners and investors regarding tax and regulatory compliance matters. Nick Richards has been an integral part of the growth and success of our cannabis practice.
We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. extracts of Cannabis sativa L.
It has been a few years since the wheels began turning on the legalization and sale of medical marijuana in the state of Missouri. Even though laws were put into place that legalized MMJ and made it possible for qualifying patients to access the medication, dispensaries and sales had not yet come into play.
Washington is essentially implementing the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) policy on Hemp-CBD as a food ingredient. Additionally, the WSDA has stated that some parts of the hemp plant, specifically hulled hemp seeds, hemp seed protein powder and hemp seed oil are allowed for use in food.
Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation. While loss of access to the entire METRC system could happen, it’s probably not very likely.
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.
This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.
Shopify’s policy explicitly states: Shopify can’t provide advice on what and where merchants can sell, but we recommend that merchants review and monitor federal, state, and local laws, as well as monitor updates from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). cosmetics, dietary supplements, etc.)
With hemp already federally legal, a primary policy issue is how marijuana and hemp—two varieties of the cannabis plant—would be distinguished under a federal regulatory regime. We strongly encourage participation in this important opportunity to shape federal cannabis policy. Distinction between Cannabis and Hemp Under the CAOA.
Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments. NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “This September, we invite you to join NORML members from across America to learn effective strategies, hear the latest scientific and political advancements, and meet in person with influential members of Congress.”
Such products will generate sales of £690 million ($856 million, 811 million euros) in 2021, according to the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI). Faced with booming sales, professor Sagnik Bhattacharyya, who researches psychotic and substance abuse disorders at King’s College London, says clinical trials are needed.
Add in all the licensing fees and compliance costs that cannabis retailers pay, and you can see why the cost gets passed on to the consumer. Your dealer might not quite be your friend, but it’s still an important relationship and one that can truly come through in times of need. Cannabis customers deserve better.
Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). of the NYS Civil Service Law. Duties Description.
The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?
The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?
The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?
The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?
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. 94G, M.G.L. Perform related duties as assigned.
This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance.
This position will serve as a lead regulatory compliance manager for applications, complaints, and enforcement for all Commission matters. The position requires expertise with state government complaints and compliance systems necessary for regulatory compliance oversight of a controlled substance. Advertised Salary : 47,000.00.
A preliminary draft rule related to the tracking and tracing of products in the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Program is currently available for review on the Office of Marijuana Policy’s website: [link]. Individual products available for sale to consumers or patients must meet the state’s packaging and labeling requirements. .
Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said. The Legislature has long maintained a hands-off approach to marijuana policy. And all 14 committee members who registered an opinion on a bill (S 73) relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession voted to advance it favorably.
II. Proposed Amendments and Additions to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations – Applications. III. Proposed Amendments and Additions to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations – Consumption Lounges. Proposed Amendments and Additions to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations – Consumption Lounges. The agenda.
At first glance this may look like an odd priority in the middle of a war. But when one thinks of the physical and mental injuries to both those in the armed forces and civilians it makes perfect sense. Forbes write. “We understand the negative effects of war on mental health. Draft Law of Ukraine. ARV (revised). REFERENCE to the EU acquis.
The law aims to set standards for market regulation and prices, determination of applicable taxes (maybe prone for constitutional challenges), traceability requirements, security, public policy on education against abuse as well as certain grounds for coordination between federal, state and municipal authorities. General Purpose.
The initial crop of plants or seeds will likely come from outside the state. New licensees may face state officials who are still learning and interpreting the regulations, have an abundance of investigatory resources with very few targets, and an eagerness to demonstrate they can effectively police the industry. What happens in between?
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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. 94G, M.G.L. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications.
9:45-10:45 AM: Federal cannabis policy: Coalition views on state and federal roles in a future national marketplace. Andrew Freedman, Executive Director, Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation. Panelists: Michael Cooper, Co-Chair, Policy Committee, National Cannabis Industry Association. This Was The Agenda.
Cannabis nurseries are the secret pheno-hunting, seed-slinging, unsung genetics heroes of the cannabis industry. A growing number of cannabis nurseries—also called “breeders”—are emerging to supply seeds and clones for the commercial and homegrow markets in Canada. Clones, tissue culture, and seeds—oh my!
The featured speakers included, Danica Hibpshman, OLCC Director of Licensing, Madeleine Cane, OLCC Marijuana Program Coordinator, Anthony Geltosky, OLCC’s only Packaging and Labeling Specialist, Sunny Summers, ODA Hemp Policy Coordinator, Marry Anne Cooper, Oregon Farm Bureau and Ken Helm, State Representative.
But many blame the government’s tight control of the distribution and sale of cannabis for the problems. Canada’s Cannabis Shortage is No Surprise. Prior to legalization, Canada’s cannabis market produced around 80,000 kilos per year for around 200,000 medical marijuana patients. It’s all sort of spoken for across the entire country.”.
In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss speak with Lews Koski, Chief Operating Officer of Metrc , a leading seed-to-sale track-and-trace technology company for the cannabis and hemp industries. Press the Play button below to watch and listen to the podcast. ?
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