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

JANUARY 3, 2023

24, 2022, the state completely removed the qualifying conditions list that patients used to have to adhere to in order to qualify for the medical cannabis program. In March 2021, the state also further reformed cannabis laws by legalizing the retail use of cannabis. So When Will Cannabis Dispensaries Be Operational in New York?

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

The law will also establish a licensing program for cannabis retailers and producers, and create a social and economic equity program to help people from communities impacted by cannabis prohibition find opportunities in the legal cannabis industry. Public consumption is allowed — with some restrictions. Just not yet.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

The application requirements tracks the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), in that it reiterates the two-tier system separating production and retail licenses and includes evaluation criteria specifically enumerated in the MRTA. However, the rules and regulations do provide a proximity limitation for retails dispensaries.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

However, the CCB is implementing the expansion of the Medical Cannabis Program and the Cannabinoid Hemp Program. Here is the summary: Medical Cannabis Program Updates. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is now overseeing the expansion of the Medical Cannabis Program. Cannabinoid Hemp Program Updates.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 24, 2021

With the Eastern seaboard’s most ambitious Adult Use program primed to explode, New Jersey’s Superior Court Appellate Division (“Appellate Division”) just lifted its “stay” on scoring 18 month old Medical Marijuana applications clearing the way for 5 cultivation, 15 dispensary, and 4 vertically integrated license awards. 24:6I Et Seq.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Legislation is pending, House Bill 4706, to regulate public on-site marijuana consumption for adults. IL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

HB 2050 would create a permitting process for growers, processors and dispensaries in addition to a 10% wholesale tax on business-to-business transactions. Jake Wheatley’s bill to end cannabis prohibition — HB 2050 —would replace the unregulated illicit market with a taxed and regulated system with licensed growers, processors, and retailers.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cannabinoid Hemp Program Regulations (Finally) Finalized. While much attention is focused on New York’s adult-use cannabis market, the CCB and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are also responsible for overseeing both the Medical Marijuana and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

New York City’s newest recreational dispensary is a big win, Mississippi opened its medical cannabis market, and Hong Kong banned CBD. NYC’s Second Dispensary Is a Big Win for Social Equity New York City has officially opened another recreational cannabis dispensary —just the second in the state.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

And there’s a social equity part to it where we’re not restricting this just to licensed dispensary owners.”. Less than 100 groups control almost all of the industry, as the state capped dispensary licenses from the adult-use program’s inception in 2017. Long considered the heir apparent to former State Sen.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

Airgraft Debuts its World-First Membership Program and Airgraft 2 Vaporizer. the technology company on a mission to democratize the best possible cannabis experience, today announces the launch of its world-first membership program and breakthrough Airgraft 2 vaporizer system. Airgraft, Inc. , Airgraft, Inc. ,

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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. Introduction. There is a parallel with alcohol control. 2007, Shults et al.,

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 19, 2024

Virginia’s governor has no interest in setting up a retail market. It legalized adult-use of cannabis years ago, but has been prohibited by Congress from setting up a retail market. Now, the Council has decided to put some teeth behind this measure – penalizing those shops that have not applied to the MMJ program. Stay tuned!

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The Fund will provide support for the costs of establishing and operating adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries. There was no explanation provided for why the fund is currently limited to only dispensaries. The goal of the fund is to facilitate the buildout of facilities as the OCM issues licenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. ( “MedMen ” or the “Company” ) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the nation, today announced its Cannasseur Personal Concierge Service, a personal shopping program now available in California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

For example, MRTA contains a limited exception that allows qualifying entities operating under New York’s existing medical cannabis program (Registered Organizations) to obtain multiple licenses, as described below. Retailer : Retailers may sell and deliver cannabis and cannabis products from a licensed premises.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

This is especially true for persons of color, especially Black people, who are arrested for possession at four times the rate of white individuals, despite having similar consumption rates. In these states, marijuana can be purchased from a dispensary with a valid state-issued card, albeit not all of them have retail outlets yet.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older. 1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Under the new law, dispensaries and medical cannabis businesses are also subject to stricter requirements, such as those addressing advertising practices.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. Let’s take a look at which US states that have a reciprocity program for guests that are cannabis patients.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Retail Dispensaries and On-Site Consumption Licenses. The Social Equity Program. Here are the topics you can look forward to: The License Application. Cultivation Licenses. Processing Licenses. Distribution Licenses. Microbusiness Licenses.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Efforts to promote equity in the cannabis industry include initiatives such as social equity programs and the expungement of past cannabis-related convictions, aiming to provide opportunities for inclusion and economic empowerment. The focus is on rectifying past injustices and ensuring fair opportunities in the emerging cannabis industry.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

The moratorium extends to processing and issuing new licenses for: Dispensaries. Permits and taxes legal recreational sales from licensed retailers starting December 1, 2022. Allows up to 24 new licensed retailers in the state. Retail adult-use cannabis sales begin at 13 existing medical dispensaries across New Jersey.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

Cultivators may also harvest, package, and label cannabis flower for sale to other businesses, such as a manufacturer or retailer. 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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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

The MRTA also expanded New York’s medical cannabis program and revamped New York’s cannabinoid hemp program. Separately, the CCB and OCM have pushed forward on expanding two programs as required by the MRTA…. Expansion of New York’s medical cannabis program. Rollout of the revamped hemp cannabinoid program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Cities with more dispensaries are positively correlated with higher home values, suggesting legalization boosts jobs and economic growth. In cities with recreational dispensaries, home values increased by $22,090, compared to states where recreational cannabis is legal but not yet being sold in retail locations. General funds.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The foundational framework was laid with the establishment of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program in 2008, signalling the state’s commitment to providing legal access to cannabis for qualified patients. From cultivation and processing to retail and ancillary services, a diverse range of employment opportunities has emerged.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 27, 2021

The proposal would eventually allow New Yorkers over the age of 21 to grow their own plants in their homes, and a 13% tax would be tacked on to retail sales for state and local tax revenue. The new state office would oversee the regulation of the adult-use and medical cannabis programs. Last month, New Jersey Gov. Read more at CNN ].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

Other changes to the medical program included: Permanently waiving the patient and caregiver $50 registration fee. One of the persistent challenges of social equity programs has been financing businesses owned by individuals who may lack both the means to bootstrap a new cannabis company and the connections necessary to raise outside capital.

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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. This is a tricky area.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 25, 2022

New York City community boards will soon become a hot topic as New York begins accepting adult-use retail dispensary and on-site consumption license applications. Can I look up the Community Board for a specific New York address? Yes, by searching your address on this website: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Oregon Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 587 (“SB 587” or the “State Bill”), which imposes a new tobacco and nicotine licensure program. The State Bill specifically exempts Inhalant Delivery Systems not containing nicotine sold at OLCC licensed retail marijuana premises. See, Section 3, SB 587). Section 4 expressly provides.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. AZ resident? CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

Combining CannAscend’s footprint with our state-of-the-art cultivation and production facilities and existing dispensary will have an immediate positive financial impact, and we look forward to continuing on the growth trajectory as one company. The purchase option agreement was first announced in 2018.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Cuomo’s administration projects that legalization could generate 30,000 to 60,000 jobs across New York and that tax collection from the program could reach $350 million annually, the release states. Local governments are permitted to opt-out of retail dispensaries or on-site consumption licensing by Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Municipalities may prohibit retail sales and on-site consumption within their jurisdictions by enacting local ordinances before December 31, 2021, but may not prohibit the other activities authorized by MRTA ( e.g. , cooperatives, delivery, processing, etc.). However, there are some exceptions. citizens or permanent residents.

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