Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 2023

With the recent passage of House Bill 556 and Senate Bill 516 in Maryland, the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis is set to begin on July 1, 2023. This landmark legislation, which was developed in response to the approval of Question 4 on the 2022 ballot, brings about significant changes to the cannabis industry in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Nevada Current reports… As the Nevada Legislature debates a variety of cannabis-related measures, dissension among dispensary owners could impede efforts to take Nevada’s fledgling weed industry to the next level, says Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom. . Segerblom: Weed infighting threatens vision of cannabis mecca .

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Connecticut could be the future home to a mega cannabis dispensary. A 25,000-foot dispensary might pale in comparison to Nevada’s 115,000-foot Planet 13, but keep in mind that Planet 13 goes far beyond an average dispensary, combining restaurants, entertainment, and a cannabis processing facility all in one place.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older. Cannabis retailers: Holders may operate up to five retail stores, commonly called dispensaries in other states, where cannabis products may be purchased by Minnesotans 21 and older.

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NORML

APRIL 7, 2020

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

California state has been at the forefront of progressive cannabis legislation, particularly when it comes to medical marijuana. However, recreational use has also recently been legalized in California but it remains illegal under federal law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. In April, New York became the 15 th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. Towns must pass laws before the Dec.

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Veriheal

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlicensed cultivators and dispensaries are running rampant, and many are complaining that the process for licensing is taking too long. With medicinal and adult-use (recreational) marijuana now fully legalized, New York is ranking as one of the top states for consumption anywhere in the country.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

Flexibility is the name of the game for cannabis operators looking to cash in on this rapidly growing market, according to Layke Martin, executive director of the Nevada Dispensary Association (NDA). “I RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). This marks a change from past years, when similar laws were primarily enacted via citizens’ initiatives, not by legislative action.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. The data revealed that shortly after the adoption of recreational marijuana laws, states began to see fewer admissions to treatment centers for mental illness. However, he suggests two potential explanations.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

“The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to an internal legislative memo obtained by CNN. The new state office would oversee the regulation of the adult-use and medical cannabis programs. Read more at CNN ]. View original article.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

have introduced legislation that would ban the spending of federal welfare benefits at cannabis dispensaries. Two pending pieces of legislation include language to prohibit the use of welfare benefits at marijuana retailers, including a wide-reaching Senate welfare reform bill and a stand-alone measure in the House of Representatives.

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Veriheal

JUNE 23, 2021

Montana’s House Bill 701 has been signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte, making Big Sky Country the 16th state to legalize cannabis for recreational adult consumption. Like most recreational states preceding Montana in the move towards legalization, the state has had an existing medical marijuana (MMJ) program in place since 2004.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

This ultimate guide on weed delivery services lets you find the convenient and closest weed delivery dispensary near you. We have curated top points to follow to find the closest weed delivery dispensary close to you. Firstly, the courier firms that provide for local cannabis dispensaries. We got you covered! Here you go!

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

While Nevadans will unfortunately have to wait another two years for the fate of public consumption lounges to be decided upon, monumental legislation passed in the 2019 legislative session regardless. “We were able to visit folks in Tahoe, Reno and Fallon as well as smoke shops, dispensaries and Budtender Fight Club.”

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cannabis shop owners in Thailand have been cautioned against using traditional doctors to sidestep the ban on in-store recreational smoking. Recreational production and consumption remain illegal under the decriminalization law; only medical production and use are allowed. The warning was issued on Sunday, Nov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

On April 21, 2022, a day after 4/20, New Jersey became the last state to legalize recreational marijuana sales. The full impact of this legislation will not be felt right away, but as the number of states that have legalized marijuana expands, substantial changes in where it is legal are on the horizon.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 25, 2022

Whether it’s your first time going to any kind of dispensary or you’re a seasoned professional who’s new to the Arizona cannabis scene, visiting a new dispensary can be intimidating. That’s why our team at Kind Meds set out to make this Arizona dispensary guide for any newcomers looking to purchase cannabis here.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 27, 2022

In 2021, legislation was passed in the state to allow for recreational cannabis possession, consumption, and purchase by adults over the age of 21. Municipalities in the state were given until December 31, 2021 to opt out of allowing for retail stores and/or consumption sites within their jurisdictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The perpetual myth that dispensaries are selling weed to minors refuses to die, but evidence shows this isn’t the case in California. Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. MRR writes. To Read The Rest Of This Article On High Times, Click Here.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Today, a number of Governors continue to veto medical cannabis legislation as well as other marijuana measures. In some cases, patient access was a prime focus of the legislation. Governors from both sides of the aisle have rejected legislation by their lawmakers in recent months and years.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 1, 2019

Social consumption: House Bill 1230 would allow both tasting rooms that sell marijuana and “legal marijuana hospitality establishments” where patrons 21 and older can bring their own marijuana, similar to what’s allowed by a fledgling voter-approved program in Denver. That’s been the approach for recreational sales, too.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 21, 2019

After lengthy debate and an array of public input, Mexico finally released details of its draft legislation, which is set to go to a vote soon, according to Marijuana Business Daily. Mexico’s legislation is not a carbon copy of Canada’s. One key goal in the draft legislation is similar to those enacted by states like Illinois.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

Catch up on key legislative, regulatory, and legal developments affecting the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of marijuana occurring in 2022, including key decisions and regulatory material. The moratorium extends to processing and issuing new licenses for: Dispensaries. It has already been a busy year for marijuana law!

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The city is still in mourning for those lost to COVID-19, the governor is facing calls to resign, the Knicks are still the Knicks, and the rent is still too damn high, but let’s focus on the positive: New York has legalized recreational cannabis — effective immediately. Public consumption is allowed — with some restrictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2019

He said that many towns were previously interested in hosting a medical cannabis dispensary and are probably moreso now with an up to 2% local tax on medical cannabis sales possible. There is no local tax on growing or manufacturing or wholesaling operations, he said.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2019

A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. This session, bills emerged to send proceeds to an education account, authorize limited-purpose banks to handle the marijuana industry’s finances and ease the path forward for consumption lounges.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Washington cannabis today The catalog of products offered at Washington dispensaries are diverse and as vast, as should be the case in a competitive cannabis industry. The approximately 600 dispensaries across the Evergreen State ensure that the state certainly lives up to its moniker. These concentrated products are different.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Under the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act, cannabis retail licenses may be granted in any municipality, unless a local law prohibiting retail dispensaries is passed by the end of the year. The letter was accompanied by draft “opt-out” legislation for municipalities to personalize and adopt. More at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

The now-finalized rules originate from a 2020 voter-approved initiative, subsequently approved by the governor and finally implemented by legislative panel. Under the new law, dispensaries and medical cannabis businesses are also subject to stricter requirements, such as those addressing advertising practices. Montana: As of Jan.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign the bill soon (and may in fact have done so by the time this post goes live), making Minnesota the 23rd state (plus DC, Guam, the Marianas, and the Virgin Islands) to legalize recreational cannabis. The bill also sets caps of 800 milligrams for edibles and eight grams for concentrates.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

” In the event that the campaign is featured on the 2022 ballot and successfully voted on, state residents would be able to legally use and buy recreational cannabis in Arkansas by February 2023. Arkansas’ Cannabis Legalization Initiative. The group must gather 89,101 signatures by June 2022.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This groundbreaking legislation legalized the use of medical marijuana for patients with qualifying medical conditions, under the recommendation of a licensed physician. This act established the Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation and introduced a licensing and regulatory framework for dispensaries, cultivators, and manufacturers.

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Veriheal

JUNE 9, 2022

Just a day after worldwide celebrations of cannabis, legal sales of recreational marijuana became for New Jersey residents. On April 21st, 2022, the state opened the doors to recreational cannabis sales within authorized medical dispensaries. On the first day of sales, 12,438 recreational cannabis consumers purchased over $1.9

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

Bud was on the ballot Tuesday in some Chicago suburbs — and a vast majority of voters said “yes” to allowing recreational pot sales in their hometowns. A majority of voters in Naperville, Rosemont, Cicero, Northlake and Westchester cast ballots in favor of allowing weed to be sold to adults for recreational use.

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