Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2019

Almost 18 months later, and despite the state having finalized its commercial cannabis regulations, roughly 75% of all jurisdictions in California continue to forbid cannabis stores (medicinal as well as adult-use) from setting up shop; the percent of jurisdictions that ban adult-use stores is even higher.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state. This bill comes after lawmakers passed legislation in 2019 that allows the growing and production of hemp and hemp-derived products, as long as the THC concentration is below 0.3%. GA resident? NH resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. NH resident?

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely. Exploring Different Consumption Methods: Medical marijuana comes in various forms, including flowers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

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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. Read the full article.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Currently, California has a regulatory framework that permits CBD derived from cannabis to be added to food products and sold to adults, but only through licensed cannabis dispensaries. Some background as to why there is no inter state market for industrial hemp CBD food and beverage products is in order. The FDA’s response?

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Update : HB 1383 was heard and approved by the Committees on Judiciary and Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs on 3/19. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization. HI resident? ” IL resident?

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

2016’s Massive Step Forward with the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act. By 2016, Senate Bill 643 passed, which formed the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act. It enabled the regulation of cannabis and medicinal marijuana items through a distribution chain with dispensaries supplying the product to patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The governor also launched an initiative to analyze how marijuana legalization for recreational use would affect the state in general. The researchers found overwhelming benefits for the economy, public health and safety, and thusly recommended the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework for marijuana use in the city. .

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

Thanks to their diligence in perfecting the drug and ensuring its safety for intended use, the Drug Enforcement Agency scheduled Epidiolex under the lowest Schedule classification for controlled substances. State law changes in recent years indicate a growing acceptance of medical cannabis across the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Licensed retailers will be subject to both state and local regulations, and local municipalities may impose moratoriums on cannabis-related businesses. Marijuana flowers available at retail facilities will be capped at 30 percent THC, while concentrated products (except vape cartridges) will be capped at 60 percent THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Senate Bill 1201 : Under the law, adults ages 21 and older may legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flowers or an equivalent amount of cannabis concentrates in public, and up to five ounces of marijuana in their private residences. The law took effect August 1, 2021. The new law took effect July 1, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

The alleged violations involve “pervasive irregularities” that prevented regulators from evaluating whether products from the licensees’ cultivation facilities were properly tested for quality and safety, security camera outages that were not reported to regulators, and improper use of pesticides on their products.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites. Wider cannabis use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Testing for Safety: Are Impurities a Problem? The products included flower, edibles, prerolls, tinctures, concentrates, vape cartridges and vape pens, and were mainly purchased online from various states. Concentrates. Does Delta-9 Concentration Vary Based on Where Products Are Sold? Table of Contents.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

Specifically, LD 1402 would allow state-chartered credit unions to obtain private deposit insurance, which would in turn make it possible for state credit unions to provide financial services to dispensaries and caregivers that have been registered under Maine’s medical marijuana program.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

Edibles must be tightly dosed, extracts must be extremely pure and flower has to be clean in order to be legally sold in the state. While this does add more costs, it also ensures safety for users, which has to be a good thing. These ensure even better protection for users when buying cannabis products in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The following year, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to permit recreational use: It is now perfectly legal in both places to shamble into a dispensary, plunk down a stack of crinkly bills, and purchase a bag of high-grade weed for no loftier purpose than to get high.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 22, 2019

“For better or worse, you won’t see organic cannabis at your dispensary or offered by your delivery service any time soon. Yet, in order to market a business’s commitment to consumer safety and environmental integrity, these values need to be communicated—but how?” Cannabis Can’t Be Officially Called Organic.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

An FBI spokeswoman asked listeners of a podcast to contact local FBI field offices with tips regarding illegal dispensaries or public corruption linked to the awarding of state cannabis licenses. Of the 47 states reviewed, only Oregon received a grade in the “A” range, while 17 states received failing grades.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Application of the law is applied to persons who own, nurture, or distribute cannabis in enormous quantities. State Law The law on cannabis use varies from state-to-state and penalties differ depending on the gravity of the violation. Let us take a look at some California state laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The sales prices of dispensaries are rising almost daily.”. The new law rolled out first with dried cannabis and low-concentration cannabis oils. Many of these are meant to address public safety risks, especially for young people. But lawyers should check their own state’s ethics opinions first.

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