State Policy Weekly Update 5/24/2023
NORML
MAY 24, 2023
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NORML
MAY 24, 2023
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Veriheal
MARCH 21, 2023
Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. ” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges. ” Nevada, aka the Silver State, just announced a silver lining to cannabis consumption: Las Vegas will allow cannabis lounges.
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NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Highlights include: AZ, CO, GA, KS, ME, MD, NH, NM, RI, TX, VT, VA, and WV The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
JUNE 28, 2022
South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. These policies have generally made it an unfriendly place for cannabis consumers. Medical cannabis consumption is not limited to smoking cannabis flower.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 24, 2022
The Ministry is trying to identify qualified cultivators to cultivate in Florence. A technical department has been set up to begin this definitive start to call for new tenders for medical cultivation. A valid insurance policy of at least 10 million euros will also be required. ICBC reports. Technical inspection.
CannaMD
MARCH 19, 2020
To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities. Hand sanitizing stations.
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2022
France has officially permitted medical cannabis production and cultivation. The decree has been made public in an effort “to allow the creation of a sector ranging from cultivation to medicine based on cannabis for medical use in France.”. France’s Medical Cannabis Decree to be Overseen by ANSM. According to Statista, 1.5
Veriheal
DECEMBER 14, 2021
After mapping the case counts alongside state cannabis policies, the team estimated the “relationship between states’ total 2019 EVALI cases and two mutually exclusive marijuana policy indicators”—the first being recreational and medical legalization, and the second being only medical legalization.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Consumption Lounge Will Complement Newest Retail Location in Central California and Feature Cookies’ Line of Top-Shelf Cannabis Products. consumption lounge in Coalinga, a city in Fresno County. Access to the consumption lounge requires an online reservation. COALINGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS with Berner in attendance.
Veriheal
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The land can’t take it anymore”, without explaining more than the resource consumption (lights and water) contributing to carbon emissions. Insufficient regulations or/and policies managing land-use and preventing deforestation. . The post A Double Edged Sword: Is Cannabis Cultivation Helping or Destroying our Planet?
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Nations across the globe are beginning to recognize the dangers of restrictive drug policies—aka the “war on drugs.” ” Colombia and Mexico recently came together for an international conference focused on “redesigning and rethinking drug policy” given the “failure” of prohibition.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 1, 2019
This is Cheech and Chong policy: Eliminating the black market will be impossible because while unlicensed cannabis cultivation is illegal in Canada, possession and consumption is entirely legal. Diane Francis: CannTrust is the fruit of a reckless, rushed Liberal cannabis policy. Read on at.
SpeedWeed
JULY 21, 2021
The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. The post Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York appeared first on SpeedWeed. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.
Veriheal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
As such, there is much variance between each state’s set of regulations, like possession limits and cultivation rights. Additionally, it has sparked debates regarding jurisdiction, especially when cannabis possession or consumption crosses federal lines or properties. Unfortunately, not all states took the same approach.
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 9, 2022
It is illegal to possess, sell, or cultivate cannabis for recreational or medical use in Qatar. Qatar has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, and cannabis is no exception. Possession, public consumption, and growing are all crimes that have steep punishments. Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal.
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Now, Quebec appears to be getting a dose of reality, as CBC News reports a successful legal challenge against the province’s ban on home cultivation. Although the federal government explicitly allowed provinces to regulate things like home growth and legal age of consumption, this concession apparently lacks legal merit.
The Cannigma
MAY 18, 2023
Traditionally, the consumption of cannabis in the form of bhang, a cannabis-infused beverage, was considered sacred and widely accepted in India and surrounding countries. Possession, consumption, cultivation, or sale of cannabis is considered a criminal offense under the Narcotics Drugs Control Act.
The Cannigma
MAY 24, 2023
The possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis are strictly prohibited, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis, and its possession, sale, and consumption are considered criminal offenses. Cannabis cultivation is strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 11, 2021
Portugal has long taken a progressive approach towards drug policy. Prohibition Partners reported that the Left Bloc party is proposing state control of the entire cultivation, production and distribution of a legal cannabis market, including a register of cannabis users.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Countries in Asia implement some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Meaningfully reflect upon the impacts of drug policies on the UN goals of promoting health, human rights, development, peace and security, especially for those most marginalised and vulnerable. Copyright: International Drug Policy Consortium Publication 2019.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
NECANN organizes conventions around the establishment and growth of cannabis markets and associated opportunities in carefully selected communities that have the potential to usher in the normalization of consumption and may roll out supportive policy frameworks. For info on becoming an exhibitor contact john@necann.com.
The Cannigma
MAY 9, 2021
Indoor cultivation’s carbon footprint is so energy intensive that it is indefensible from an energy and environment perspective, argued the authors of the report. Many cultivators prefer indoor cultivation because it makes possible five or more grow cycles per year, compared to only one or two outdoors. But there’s a price.
NORML
JANUARY 7, 2019
Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out.
The Cannigma
MAY 29, 2023
Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal Cannabis laws in Nicaragua reflect a strict stance on its possession, use, and cultivation. The country has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards cannabis, and offenders can face severe legal consequences. Possession, sale, and consumption of cannabis are all considered criminal offenses.
Veriheal
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Once upon a time, Thailand was renowned for having some of the harshest drug policies in the world. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. Things have since changed, with cannabis being removed from the list of narcotics in June of this year.
The Cannigma
JUNE 12, 2022
Cultivation and sale of cannabis plants are illegal in Ukraine. Cultivation of up to 10 plants is an administrative violation with a fine, and 10 – 50 plants is punishable with a fine and up to 6 months in jail. Police in Ukraine are known to be semi-tolerant or open to bribes to ignore cannabis consumption.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 20, 2024
These facilities provide a diverse selection of cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals, sourced from state-licensed cultivators and manufacturers. Trained dispensary staff assist patients in product selection, dosage recommendations, and consumption methods, ensuring personalized care and guidance.
MMJ Recs
MARCH 23, 2024
Legalization presents an opportunity to address historical injustices associated with cannabis prohibition, particularly concerning marginalized communities disproportionately affected by past enforcement policies. Moreover, legalization allows for better monitoring and targeted interventions to address potential health risks.
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM. It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for.
SpeedWeed
JULY 7, 2021
Justices opted 8-3 to nullify five sections from the country’s health laws that pertain to personal consumption and cultivation of the drug. . Many details have yet to be clarified about how the seldom-seen judicial process will pan out, but a free-for-all of cannabis consumption is not likely to occur.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 4, 2021
And there is no cultivation or anything like that in the country. The commission, according to Musa, includes representatives from various ministries, along with weed expert Alex Lavin and an individual who will represent the small scale weed cultivators. Also from Channel 5. Amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act. KAREEM MUSA.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 28, 2021
He also pointed to the local reform movement that’s led three Massachusetts cities to decriminalize psychedelics so far, saying it represents “another reason why it should be a priority for all of us to bring stakeholders together and have that conversation about what policies should look like.”. Read more at .
SpeedWeed
MARCH 1, 2021
Bowser’s bill defines three classes of cultivation licenses that cap plant counts at 2,000, 6000, and 10,000. Mendelson’s bill allows regulators to “create tiers or types of cultivation licenses that are based on square footage, plant count or annual sales.”. Each measure says it is something regulators can consider.
NORML
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
With the 2020 legislative session already in full swing in many states, NORML chapters across the country are organizing lobby days to advocate for sensible reform policies in their state. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. 2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before.
SpeedWeed
APRIL 3, 2021
It would increase the number of allotted caregivers per patient, allow home cultivation of medical cannabis for patients and permit people with a substantial list of medical conditions to access medical cannabis. Local governments are permitted to opt-out of retail dispensaries or on-site consumption licensing by Dec.
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.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
In June last year, Parliament adopted a law to regularise the plant’s production for medical, cosmetic and industrial purposes, while production and consumption for recreational purposes remained strictly prohibited. The policy change comes in the wake of global shifts regarding cannabis production.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 20, 2022
In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. Largely, hemp can be legally cultivated, processed and sold– but only for scientific, medicinal 2 or food or industrial purposes 3. Policy makers have a lot to consider. The checklist. Where do we go from here?
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 9, 2022
The task force would gather input from the community with regard to the state’s ongoing development of regulations, creation of new business opportunities, and revisiting of long-standing law enforcement policies regarding marijuana, Worthington said. And so I think this is very important,” Worthington said. Source: [link].
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.
Veriheal
APRIL 24, 2023
According to an official DCC release, the main purpose of the $20 million grant program is to employ existing licensing and permitting practices for the establishment of cannabis retail licensing programs in various regions of California where consumption rates are high, but consumers are starved of legal retail options.
MMJ Recs
APRIL 9, 2024
Integrating medical marijuana into wellness routines involves cultivating mindfulness and intentionality in consumption. Mindful Consumption: Mindfulness plays a crucial role in integrating medical marijuana into holistic wellness routines.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2020
4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Legislation is pending to allow licensed on-site cannabis consumption. 4524 would permit cities within Massachusetts to license certain establishments where cannabis is sold to also permit social consumption via city voter initiative or ordinance. Update : H.
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