Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

This year’s proposed legislation also reflects that New York’s time remaining on the sidelines of adult-use cannabis was well-used to learn from the challenges and shortcomings of other adult-use programs in the country. The Program. Moreover, New York’s cannabis program would consist of three branches: medical, adult-use and hemp.

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Programs Retail Cultivation Legislation 59

The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

Mexican lawmakers in March, 2021 approved a law to legalize recreational cannabis, and some analysts believe the country could become the world’s largest cannabis market. A subsequent 2018 bill included proposals to reform the country’s General Health Law, including to allow recreational and medical cannabis use.

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Law Legalization Decriminalization Recreational 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Permits and taxes legal recreational sales from licensed retailers starting December 1, 2022. Allows up to 24 new licensed retailers in the state. Creates a three-member commission and cannabis office to implement and administer cannabis laws. Stanley Jutkowitz.

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Law Marijuana Legislation Retail 52

The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2021

What does the new law entail? The “Marihuana Regulation And Taxation Act,” signed into law on March 31, 2021, legalizes adult-use cannabis and establishes the office of Cannabis Management. The weed law also stipulates that a person may “lawfully possess up to five pounds of cannabis in their private residence.”.

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Legalization Consumption Dispensary Vaping 137

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-2, Et Seq.

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Programs Business Cannabis Retail 52

The Blunt Truth

MAY 12, 2020

When we all sheltered in place in mid-March, social media accounts everywhere reflexively joked how marijuana use was about to skyrocket like wine consumption and On Demand streaming. Accordingly, many of the 100 retail “winners” from last fall sit with empty storefronts that have been leased but cannot be used.

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Retail Access Recreational Media 98

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This situation arises due to the proliferation of unlicensed retail shops in the city, with as many as 2,000 of them now operating since New York legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. While cannabis consumption is legal at the state level in New York, it remains illegal at the federal level. See our commentary here.)

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Banking Dispensary Retail Recreational 72

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JUNE 7, 2023

Impact on Businesses The law creates licenses for 15 types of cannabis businesses, each of which will be subject to an application process, application fees, license fees, and renewal fees. Cultivators may also harvest, package, and label cannabis flower for sale to other businesses, such as a manufacturer or retailer.

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Recreational Legalization Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 76

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

When House Bill 19-1234 and House Bill 19-1230 were signed into law on May 29, 2019, allowing for marijuana delivery and marijuana hospitality licenses, no one thought it would take two years to implement. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program.

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Marijuana Consumption Retail Business 76

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

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Programs Extraction Oil Access 98

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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Programs Hemp Supply Chain Seed-To-Sale 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Cannabis consumption must occur in designated areas of the premises and each enclosed portion of the premises must meet specified ventilation requirements in addition to satisfying existing state and local building codes. Consumers will be permitted to bring into a cannabis lounge cannabis items purchased from an adjoining retailer.

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Law Agriculture Consumption Events 58

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

Two states established hemp growth programs, two states expanded their programs, and legislation awaits the governor’s signature in two states in the month of June. Two other states advanced legislation approving the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD. The law provides protection for the retail sale of CBD.

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Hemp Law Agriculture Retail 40

The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

The bill could reportedly become law as early as next week. >> Get your NY state medical card now. According to various media reports, the deal reached with embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo would legalize marijuana use and possession of up to three ounces for adults 21 years and older, and impose a 13% sales tax on retail cannabis sales.

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Legalization Decriminalization Legislation Media 135

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

NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

New Approach Montana, the campaign committee behind a marijuana legalization ballot initiative in the state, submitted a revised proposal to the Secretary of State’s office, removing provisions that address medical marijuana law changes. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of on-site consumption. IL resident? VA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 268

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 new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey.

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Law Legalization Marijuana Packaging 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 28, 2019

The featured speakers included, Danica Hibpshman, OLCC Director of Licensing, Madeleine Cane, OLCC Marijuana Program Coordinator, Anthony Geltosky, OLCC’s only Packaging and Labeling Specialist, Sunny Summers, ODA Hemp Policy Coordinator, Marry Anne Cooper, Oregon Farm Bureau and Ken Helm, State Representative.

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Law Hemp Seed-To-Sale Policy 59

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 15, 2019

The Eureka City Council will consider next week passing an ordinance which would allow for smoking lounges in cannabis retail businesses. The council voted to allow on-site cannabis consumption back in October, 2018. Tobacco consumption would still be prohibited in cannabis facilities (sorry all you nicotine addicts.

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Retail Business Consumption Programs 51

Canna Law Blog

MAY 22, 2019

This means some minor and major changes to Washington marijuana laws. House Bill 1792 “Concerning criminal penalties applicable to licensed marijuana retailers and employees of marijuana retail outlets.” Marijuana is only legal to sell or distribute if done pursuant to a retail license and LCB regulation.

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Law Retail Patients Marijuana 72

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. A state law passed earlier this year grants reimbursement for many municipal expenses associated with the opt-in process. Maine Biz website reports.

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Recreational Consumption Research and Development Safety 52

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. AL resident? AL resident? CA resident?

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 142

Veriheal

MARCH 9, 2023

Marijuana laws are rapidly evolving across all 50 U.S. However, the use and possession of cannabis remain illegal under federal law for any purpose as per the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA) , which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance. states have decriminalized cannabis or enacted full adult-use programs.

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Recreational Legalization Programs Concentrates 104

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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Programs Cannabinoids Hemp Retail 70

Veriheal

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Despite cannabis remaining against the law on a federal level, many states have been allowing the sale, cultivation, and consumption of cannabis, with more states joining all the time. With a tad of luck and the spread of knowledge about cannabis, these four states will see favorable cannabis reform laws become a reality this November.

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Legalization Recreational Retail Programs 80

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will be one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets. Overview of Adult-Use License Types, Requirements, and Restrictions.

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Seed-To-Sale Retail Consumption Legalization 105

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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Retail Consumption History Dispensary 78

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. It includes a robust clean slate program — including release from incarceration. Public consumption is prohibited. 1% to the advisory board.

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Recreational Legalization Dispensary Programs 119

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. I look forward to signing this legislation into law.” The legislation proposes to establish a new cannabis tax structure.

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Programs Cultivation Legislation Retail 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

The first year of legal adult-use cannabis in New York seems as good a year as any to continue the Canna Law Blog’s tradition of annual reflection on all things cannabis (and now psychedelics too !). The MRTA also expanded New York’s medical cannabis program and revamped New York’s cannabinoid hemp program. Here is our summary.

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Programs Cannabinoids Hemp Consumption 77

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). Such provisions are now generally part and parcel of any adult-use legalization law. million marijuana convictions.

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Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Fixing social consumption. This is similar to the new expungement law in California and elsewhere, and what folks are fighting for in Canada. 3) Social Consumption/ Cannabis Lounges / Tasting Rooms. Description: Prohibits employers from not hiring or firing a candidate/employee for off-hours cannabis consumption.

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Legislation Retail Consumption Cannabis 56

NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. The measures would regulate the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults.

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 126

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In September, three states authorized the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD, one state Board of Pharmacy rescinded its negative guidance on CBD, and two states published proposed hemp rules. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation explicitly authorizing the retail sale of hemp-derived CBD products. California. New Jersey. Rhode Island.

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Hemp Law Agriculture Food 40

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A total of 15% of tax revenue would be earmarked to support law enforcement officials certified by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training on an annual basis. A 6% tax is to be imposed on the retail price of cannabis to benefit various programs. Will Psychedelics Be on Midterm Ballots This Year?

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Decriminalization Marijuana Legalization Programs 117

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.

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Retail Dispensary Business Conditions 97

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

For this reason, contacts I’ve spoken with in the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and elsewhere are reticent to forecast what may happen with cannabis laws. This bill requires the owner of real property used for unlawful marijuana manufacture or production, to clean up waste upon notification from law enforcement. Interesting!

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Legislation Hemp Retail Consumption 79