Canna Law Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

I wanted to drop a line today on an interesting piece of cannabis legislation moving through the Oregon legislative session. This is a very different SB 353 than its placeholder from back in January when I published our annual Legislative Forecast and Report. Oregon’s legislative session ends June 25, 2023.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In October, 2019 , Health Canada began accepting applications for companies looking to produce edibles, beverages, and vaping products (concentrates), which have come to be known as Cannabis 2.0 MJBizDaily noted that after flower, the next best-selling category was extracts and concentrates, followed by edibles, which totalled only $31.9

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

Generally speaking, the federal government has the authority to regulate all aspects of the cannabis industry except for rules pertaining to sale, consumption and distribution, which are left to the provinces and territories, consistent with their constitutional jurisdiction over property and civil rights. Cannabis Smoking Control Regulation.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Among these bellwethers, South Africa and Georgia allow for possession and consumption but no sale; Uruguay, conversely, has a quasi-commercial model; and Canada is leading the charge with a bona fide, scaled marijuana economy. Canada legalized legislatively at the federal level, with no meaningful judicial involvement. In the U.S.,

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2021

As we anticipated, AB-45 , California’s comprehensive legislation that finally regulates (and legitimizes) industrial hemp products is now law and takes effect immediately. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law this week. Pretty huge step in the right direction for California’s booming hemp products marketplace.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Acting in one fell swoop, on September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 cannabis-related legislative bills into law. Below is a discussion of the cannabis-centric Senate and Assembly bills adopted during the 2022 Legislative session. AB 1646 – Cannabis Packaging: Beverages.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Because of this one piece of legislation, the CBD industry exploded to unprecedented heights. For instance, with CBD edibles such as cannabidiol-infused gummies, anybody with a modicum of interest toward naturally sourced solutions can try cannabis without a hint of stigma or even a learning curve.

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The Joint Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Nevertheless, experts, including medical professionals and legislators, have raised concerns about the unregulated production and accessibility of delta-8 THC products. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have taken action against companies marketing edible products containing delta-8 THC that resemble popular snack foods.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The package includes three separate bills. 2020, New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize the sale and consumption of cannabis for all adults. Will edibles be allowed?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Since then, additional legislation and amendments have shaped the state’s medical marijuana program. These cover various aspects, including cultivation, manufacturing, testing, packaging, and labeling of medical cannabis products. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

before unsavory political figures created laws to demonize its consumption—primarily to target immigrants and minorities. was created to perpetuate this stereotype, the federal government had initiated a federal ban, and media portrayal of its so-called ill-effects helped convince many legislators to vote in its favor.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

To date, it’s truly been “buyer beware” outside of states putting together their own protocols on things like recalls, packaging and labeling safety standards, quality assurance reviews, and testing. CBD testing, packaging, and labeling is no consumer safety picnic either.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As food production remains a pressing issue for the world’s growing population and cannabis consumption continues to gain legislative momentum around the globe, growers are seeking the most advanced, efficient cultivation strategies to better serve their communities,” Cohen said.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 25, 2022

Luckily, Arizona recently implemented legislation legalizing adult use of marijuana, making the process much less daunting for anyone of the appropriate age. [1] Whereas if you’re looking for psychoactive effects that last for a good amount of time, you might prefer THC-dominant flower or even edibles. [2] 1] Proposition 207.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 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. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

JUNE 12, 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. What does the new legislation mean for Maryland? The new adult-use legislation does not directly affect the medical cannabis program in Maryland.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2019

Businesses preparing to market a new product nationally must follow the rules of trademark law as well as marketing and advertising claims under state and US laws when creating a trademark, advertising copy and copyright-registered packaging for the product. This is particularly the case for cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) products.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 16, 2021

Hillary Peckham: I think it’s really incredible they have passed legislation with an initiative for diverse business ownership. So instead of having a legislated list right now, it will be much more open. Etain’s newly rebranded packaging Photo courtesy of Etain. HP: Honesty I think what they’ve done is really fabulous.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 15, 2021

Hillary Peckham: I think it’s really incredible they have passed legislation with an initiative for diverse business ownership. So instead of having a legislated list right now, it will be much more open. Etain’s newly rebranded packaging Photo courtesy of Etain. HP: Honesty I think what they’ve done is really fabulous.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 14, 2021

Hillary Peckham: I think it’s really incredible they have passed legislation with an initiative for diverse business ownership. So instead of having a legislated list right now, it will be much more open. Etain’s newly rebranded packaging Photo courtesy of Etain. HP: Honesty I think what they’ve done is really fabulous.

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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. The bill legalizes the production and sale of marijuana flower concentrates, topical and edible products, immature cannabis plants and seeds, and hemp-derived THC products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2022

Attorney General Miyares argues comprehensive, federal, legislative solutions are needed to adequately address the growing public safety issue of Copycat THC edibles~. These products are designed to look like popular snack items and have increased accidental THC consumption by children. The Press Release.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Starting April 1, 2022, Oregon edible concentration limits increase from 50 mg THC to 100 mg per package. Buried in these rules is a new requirement that edibles packaged with more than 55 mg THC be “scored,” meaning permanently, physically marked to indicate single-serving portions. Only two exceptions exist.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The changes in the recreational marijuana rules package reflect the cannabis industry’s rapid evolution and the blurring of distinctions between hemp and marijuana products. Two pieces of legislation, House Bill 3000 and Senate Bill 408 , approved by the Oregon Legislature in 2021 drove several changes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

Grassroots Federal/State Legislative Highlights. Possession of more than one ounce and public consumption would have remained an unclassified misdemeanor. Specifically, the new law allows up to 5 milligrams of any tetrahydrocannabinol in a single serving or up to 50 milligrams of any tetrahydrocannabinol per package.

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Meadow

DECEMBER 24, 2017

Reaching the end of the rainbow, only to find more rules The Meadow team stays close to the legislative and regulatory processes, and ever since the State started to work seriously towards some form of legalized cannabis, we knew the eventual outcome would be complicated. For the non-edible products.

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Meadow

JUNE 29, 2018

45:29) Will you ever revisit the edibles dosage limitations ? (49:18) 1:01:26) When will we see guidance for cannabis tourism around tasting rooms and consumption facilities, and what those regulations will look like? (1:02:57) This is for the manufacturers, will you ever revisit the edibles dosage limitation?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

“Although an overdose of pot edibles can indeed cause unconsciousness, cannabis has never been known to cause a fatal overdose — unlike tobacco, alcohol, and many other common household products that are not sold in childproof packages.” Smaller grow facilities and consumption lounges.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Some states that have passed recreational or medical marijuana legislation are still negotiating the details for implementing these programs. Mississippi passed legislation in 2020 to create a medical program. Other states are currently in the process of voting for legislation that could change their cannabis laws in 2022.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The biggest concession was when public consumption of cannabis was allowed by the courts, despite recreational cannabis being illegal. Marijuana Moment explains: “The legislation…seeks to end prohibition as a means of curtailing crime and supporting a public health-focused approach to drug policy.”. is easily the most permissive.

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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. Cannabis legislation has been contentious in Montana long preceding Initiative 190. Lows Have Come With Every High in Montana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 8, 2021

In addition, a packaging film is created from it, which is almost completely identical to plastic, but completely biodegradable in three months. Hemp stalks can be used to make cellulose, which is used to produce paper and extra strong composites for the aircraft and automotive industries. But above all, it is a medicine for humanity.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Chairman Crapo Outlines Concerns with Cannabis Banking Legislation. smoking, vaping, edibles, drinking, etc.) smoking, vaping, edibles, drinking, etc.) Preventing the banking of edibles that are in many kid-friendly forms like candies and gummies; and. 1200 on April 11, 2019. The studies shall include the following: .

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Until the FDA rules that industrial hemp-derived CBD oil and CBD products can be used as a food or California makes a determination that they are safe to use for human and animal consumption, CBD products are not an approved food, food ingredient, food additive, or dietary supplement.” Packaging and Labeling. Alcohol Products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2019

While fast-tracking the smokable delivery route, Florida has been slow to make finalized rules to implement an edible delivery route registry change, so products currently remain unveiled. . However, finalized rules on the shape, size, color, warning, packaging, and display of Edibles are currently lingering in final formation. .

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, Safeway, Nordstrom, and DSW are selling or plan to sell CBD-infused topical lotions, cosmetics, and even edibles where they are legally able to do so. Selinger cites software, point-of-sale systems, and packaging as areas that are thriving in the state.

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