Cannabis Law Report

JULY 7, 2021

Following input from patients, prescribers and its Medical Advisory Board, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider launches gummies. TOCC’s gummies ease patient symptoms such as chronic pain, anxiety, muscle spasms, neuropathic pain or numbness, lack of appetite, sleep problems, nausea and others.

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Cultivation Chronic Pain Patients Medicine 85

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. Legislation is pending, House Bill 6849, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. California. CA resident? CT resident? FL resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 183

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2019

At the state level this week, activists gathered in Denver in conjunction with Colorado and Denver NORML chapters to lobby their state lawmakers in favor of workplace drug testing reforms, social consumption, parental protections and expanding access to the state’s medical cannabis program. FL resident? IA resident? MO resident?

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Legislation Patients Hemp Oil 178

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Among the changes are: allowing physicians assistants to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, adding several new qualifying conditions, and authorizing cancer patients to possess greater quantities of cannabis than typically allowed. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption lounges.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 171

NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. SB 1027 authorized the Board of Pharmacy to issue permits for marijuana cultivation and processing. As in, no to anyone who wasn’t an epilepsy patient.].

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Marijuana Legalization Programs Oil 249

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption sites.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 186

NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 193

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Legislation is pending, House Bill 331, to allow registered medical cannabis patients to access their medicine while at school. HI resident? The bill requires the Department of Education and the Natalie M.

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 192

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Legislation is pending, Proposed Bill 350, to limit patients who use medical cannabis in compliance with state law from seeking civil actions if they are discriminated against by their employer. Click here to email your lawmakers in opposition to restricting patients’ employment rights. NORML opposes this legislation.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 196

The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. In 2015, the government went a step further and decriminalized personal cultivation of up to 20 cannabis plants. In 2019, the Constitutional Court of Colombia overruled the ban on public consumption.

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Legalization Decriminalization Research and Development Consumption 109

The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

Public consumption is allowed — with some restrictions. Consumption in hotels and rental properties will be legal as long as the owner or landlord permits it. Consumption in hotels and rental properties will be legal as long as the owner or landlord permits it. New Yorkers can cultivate up to 6 plants. The good news?

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Legalization Consumption Dispensary Vaping 142

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 31, 2021

16, 2020, but a report released earlier this month revealed the extent to which licensed patients were lined up for access. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued 56,448 new patient licenses and 12,062 renewed patient licenses between Dec. Psychiatric disorders accounted for 11,914 patients.

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Consumption Programs Patients Dispensary 57

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis. AB 1465 (Bloom) would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of social consumption lounges. California.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Compliance 184

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 213

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If the proposal — which was sponsored by Rules Committee Chairman Bill Rabon (R) — is enacted into law, patients who are diagnosed with a “debilitating medical condition” could legally gain access to medical cannabis in North Carolina. Home cannabis cultivation, on the other hand, would be forbidden.

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Legalization Patients Cultivation Legislation 124

MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

This came as a surprise to some considering that Thailand has a reputation for having notoriously harsh laws regarding the use, cultivation, production and transportation of any drugs. Recreational cultivation and possession of cannabis will remain illegal and punishable by time in jail. Patients will not be permitted to grow at home.

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Legalization Marijuana Cultivation Legislation 111

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Passage of this legislation is important because the Arizona Court of Appeals recently ruled that patients who rely on these products are not protected under the law and could face felony penalties for simply using their medicine. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of allowing patients to smoke medical cannabis. AZ resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 193

Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Topical hemp products can only legally be sold if they feature a label confirming that they are “not intended for human consumption,” with businesses being forced to pay a daily $500 fine for violations. In addition to this, each product must be sold with a certificate of analysis produced by an independent laboratory.

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Access Patients CBD Packaging 98

Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. However, there were no explicit rules about using the drug recreationally or otherwise.

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Legalization Epilepsy Clinical Trials THC 110

NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit osteopaths to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. AL resident? CA resident? Connecticut. IL resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 173

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years.

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Patients Law Cultivation Dispensary 52

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 159

MMJ Recs

APRIL 30, 2024

From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. In this guide, we’re exploring the intricate journey of the medical marijuana cultivation process including distribution, various techniques, regulations, and trends shaping the industry.

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Cultivation Supply Chain Extraction Marijuana 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

On January 16 , Florida NORML chapters will head to Tallahassee (Florida Capitol, Third Floor Rotunda) to lobby for marijuana legalization to include home cultivation, cafes, cultivation centers, and fair and equitable business entrance fees. Patients First: Rallying to Fix Medical Marijuana in PA. Florida NORML Lobby Days.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 131

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Brown was also in office during the implementation period of California’s Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which initiated the state’s collection of a 15% excise tax, a sales tax and a cultivation tax when adult-use sales launched in January 2018. As of Sept. of likely voters wanted to keep Newsom and 38.5%

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Cultivation Supply Chain Cannabis Business 82

The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

Spain’s cannabis clubs are establishments similar to the coffee shops of Amsterdam and are technically legal because Spanish law allows the private consumption of cannabis. To complicate things further, Spain does cultivate medical cannabis for other countries. However, they do have a few key differences from coffee shops.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

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.

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Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

High Focus Media has been hosting the popular consumption event, Profesh Sesh , since the beginning of the year, and in October, Chicagoland’s premier influencer activation agency is set to expand its programming with the Herban Legend Cup. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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Media Events Consumption Food 105

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of medical marijuana has evolved, offering patients alternative avenues for accessing therapeutic cannabis. One significant aspect of this evolution is the ability of individuals to cultivate their own medical marijuana at home. Home cultivation is not explicitly allowed under the current regulations.

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Cultivation Marijuana Environment Patients 52

Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

30 in order to qualify for a popular referendum, in which Italian citizens vote “Yes” or “No” for decriminalizing cannabis cultivation for personal use. The proposed legal reform will decriminalize the purchase, sale, and cultivation of cannabis, CNN reports. The campaign needed to gather at least 500,000 supporting signatures by Sept.

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Decriminalization Cultivation Recreational Consumption 102

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. Anyone who is found to “manufacture and traffic illicit drugs” or “facilitate the consumption of illicit drugs” can face between 1 – 15 years in prison. Offering drugs for consumption or offering drugs to minors can bring a sentence of six months to eight years.

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Cannabinoids Consumption CBD Hemp 97

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Attendees to the Illinois Cannabis Convention patients, entrepreneurs, people just curious about cannabis, and more. NECANN events are unique for their ability to identify communities that have a high probability of adopting and normalizing cannabis consumption culture,” said Marc Shepard, cofounder and president of NECANN. “We

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Events Consumption Cannabis Education 98

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the state’s medical cannabis program continues to evolve, patients are presented with a diverse array of MMJ strains and products to explore. Additionally, we’ll take a look at patient reviews of MMJ strains, offering valuable insights into the experiences of those utilizing medical cannabis in New York.

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Strains Chronic Pain Patients Dispensary 105

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Curaleaf will continue to operate and serve patients and consumers from the Safford dispensary until the Scottsdale relocation is complete. In the United States , Curaleaf currently operates in 23 states with 115 dispensaries, 25 cultivation sites, and employs over 5,200 team members.

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Patients Dispensary Retail Cultivation 59

Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

The patient registry for the medical cannabis program was not opened again until August 9th, 2012. The first medical cannabis dispensary opened in New Jersey later that year and served its first patient on December 6th, 2012. Some medical cannabis dispensaries may offer consumption areas for patients.

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Recreational Patients Programs Dispensary 22

MassRoots

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Arizona medical marijuana program reached a record breaking high in 2018 with patients consuming nearly 61 tons of cannabis products, according to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Report released by the state Department of Health Services on Monday, January 14. pounds being consumed by registered patients. pounds, and 5,101.50

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Marijuana Patients Programs Edibles 82

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 159