Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Oregon Psilocybin Services – Training program, Licensing, and Compliance system is a now LIVE! Dear Partners, The Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) – Training program, Licensing, and Compliance (TLC) system is now LIVE! Under state law, career schools must be licensed by the HECC (see ORS 345.010 to 345.450).

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Programs State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2019

Operational compliance has become paramount to the success of many cannabis businesses following new state regulations that went into effect earlier this year. For others, non-compliance has been a great downfall. In recent months, a rapid number of compliance enforcement agencies have emerged at both the local and state level.

Compliance 45

Compliance Compliance Safety Legislation 45

NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. … There are several explanations for this high compliance. .” states,” is online here.

Retail 157

Retail Compliance Compliance Marijuana 157

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

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. More Information.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Experts Vincent Sliwoski and Adams Lee break down the nuances of federal vs. state laws, and provide guidance on how companies can stay compliant. For more on the international cannabis trade, check out the following posts: Can I Import Marijuana Seeds to the U.S.?

Compliance 93

Compliance Compliance Hemp State Laws 93

NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

Further, marijuana would be removed from the enforcement power from the US Drug Enforcement Administration in matters concerning marijuana possession, production, and sales, to a newly renamed Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to ensure compliance with state laws and prevent illegal trafficking of the substance.

Marijuana 277

Marijuana Legislation Compliance Compliance 277

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.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This is definitely an issue with these piecemeal cannabis bills: there will always be collateral effects regarding compliance with other, existing federal laws. This is definitely an issue with these piecemeal cannabis bills: there will always be collateral effects regarding compliance with other, existing federal laws.

Banking 81

Banking Compliance Compliance State Laws 81

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 27, 2023

Marijuana Moment reports A federal law enforcement agency has updated its employment policy to make it so applicants who’ve grown, manufactured or sold marijuana in compliance with state laws while serving in a “position of public responsibility” will no longer be automatically disqualified—whereas those who did so in violation of state cannabis policies (..)

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Policy State Laws 59

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Recently Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas affirmed that a Washington State retail cannabis licensee violated state law by offering delivery service for cannabis. While the ruling is based on the facts in this case, state law makes it clear that marijuana delivery is prohibited for commercial purposes.

Education 98

Education Retail Compliance Compliance 98

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 17, 2023

. – Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act which creates an exception to Internal Revenue Code Section 280E to allow marijuana businesses operating in compliance with state law to take deductions associated with the sale of marijuana like any […] (..)

Business 52

Business Treatment Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

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.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Per the release distributed by Senator Wyden : Wyden and Blumenauer’s State Cannabis Commerce Act would make these existing protections permanent and expand them to include all cannabis producers and consumers in compliance with state law.

Legislation 274

Legislation Programs Marijuana Compliance 274

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

However, they must also be aware of potential discrimination issues and ensure compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws. These programs aim to inform employees about their rights and responsibilities under Texas MMJ laws, as well as the potential impact of MMJ use on their employment.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

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.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations. Compliance with these laws ensures the program operates within legal boundaries while prioritizing patient safety and access to quality medical marijuana products.

Law 52

Law Programs Patients Conditions 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Google states that in the U.S., Advertisers will, among many other things, need to: Demonstrate the product’s compliance with all other (legal and regulatory) standards. Obviously, Google is minding its Ps and Qs regarding compliance with the FDA’s current position on CBD. those FDA letters ). 3% THC (i.e.,

Policy 69

Policy CBD Supply Chain Compliance 69

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Disclaimer: Using, possessing, distributing and/or selling non-hemp cannabis and cannabis-related products is illegal under federal law, regardless of certain state laws that decriminalize such activity.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2022

Specifically, the Sixth District found that, while the County is not compelled to return seized property if the property is illegal, the local ordinance at issue “ultimately regulates land use within the County; it does not (nor could it) render illegal a substance that is legal under state law.”.

State Laws 52

State Laws Compliance Compliance Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

These include: How is the cannabis product identified as a legal substance under state law and in what form should it be permitted? The University of Pennsylvania health system has a policy, conforming to Pennsylvania law, that prohibits possession or use of marijuana in any form with one limited exception. 2 [link].

Research and Development 98

Research and Development Policy Patients Compliance 98

MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) oversees the implementation and regulation of the state’s medical cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards for cultivation, processing, testing, and distribution. Featured image by 12019 on Pixabay.

Law 52

Law Marijuana Conditions Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The investigations revealed the cannabis cultivations were not in compliance with California’s Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and San Bernardino County’s ordinance prohibiting commercial cannabis activity. Investigators mitigated one electrical bypass and one THC extraction lab.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Cultivation State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

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.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 52

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Within its memorandum to members, the NCUA provided: 1) a summary of repercussions generated by the 2018 Farm Bill, 2) specific compliance program concerns with regard to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML), and 3) considerations under existing NCUA regulations for lending.

Hemp 78

Hemp Business Compliance Compliance 78

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

San Diego’s Cannabis Business Division received a $764,261 grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control , intended to develop tools to help businesses comply with local and state laws, it was announced Monday. The grant funding will help streamline and enhance the local regulatory process,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “We

Business 52

Business Compliance Compliance Education 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

The rules were necessary because Vermont’s medical cannabis statutes were repealed March 1 under state law, meaning there were no regulations to govern the program, according to in-depth reporting from the Battleboro Reformer.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

This tension between federal and state laws directly impacts attorneys with clients in or interested in entering state-authorized marijuana business activities,” according to the report, submitted by the association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. And yet it still remains illegal at the federal level.

State Laws 80

State Laws Compliance Compliance Recreational 80

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Because they are held to consistent standards and must prove compliance with these standards, companies which obtain GMP certifications can often present stronger acquisition targets. Kim Stuck is the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting , a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide.

Hemp 76

Hemp Compliance Compliance Safety 76

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Understanding the Differences Between Federal and State Laws The federal government considers Cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, which makes it illegal to transport across state lines. However, several states have legalized the use of cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, allowing for local distribution.

Hemp 52

Hemp CBD Legalization Packaging 52

The Blunt Truth

MAY 28, 2020

The California State Bar Ethics Committee recently adopted Opinion No. 2020-202, which concludes that attorneys may ethically advise clients regarding compliance with California’s cannabis laws and assist them with conduct permitted under state law, despite the fact that the client’s conduct may be prohibited under federal law.

Compliance 107

Compliance Compliance State Laws Law 107

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

This appropriations rider has played an important role in curtailing federal enforcement of marijuana laws against individuals or entities in compliance with state-legal medical marijuana programs. As such, the court noted the real question to be asked is what degree of compliance is necessary to stave off federal prosecution.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Law Patients 52

MJ Business Attorneys

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Marijuana industry operators were left unfazed when Jeff Session’s marijuana enforcement memorandum was released in January and the Obama era “Cole Memo” was rescinded, which relaxed the use of federal resources to prosecute marijuana businesses in compliance with state law.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Compliance Compliance Media 100

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Meanwhile, marijuana continues to be a Schedule I drug, but is legal in an increasing number of states. The legal status of cannabis impacts trademarks and may be problematic for those not in compliance. Some license terms may require the trademark owner to comply with state cannabis laws, including applying for a cannabis permit.

Legalization 79

Legalization Compliance Compliance State Laws 79

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

” In June, one of the applicants seeking a DEA cultivation license – the Scottsdale Research Institute – filed a petition in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia seeking a writ of mandamus to order the DEA to comply with its 2016 policy, arguing that the agency has engaged in unreasonable delays.

DEA 164

DEA Cultivation Compliance Compliance 164

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Though ABA specified that it was not taking a position on marijuana legalization generally, it recognized that conflicting federal and state cannabis policies are untenable and have created complications for cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state law. American Bar Association.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance State Laws Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

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. Description.

Compliance 66

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 66

NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

On the legal front, thanks to disparate state laws surrounding cannabis legalization, AI can ensure companies comply with legal limits for THC content and mitigate the risk of costly fines and legal issues for those not in compliance. Cannabis consumers can have different experiences using the same plant material or strain.

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Supply Chain Data Strains Cultivation 93