NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, activists in Idaho have begun efforts to qualify a medical cannabis and hemp ballot initiative for the 2020 ballot. Alaska became the first state to permit on-site adult use cannabis consumption, as Lt. CA resident?

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. California. CA resident? CT resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

how alcohol consumption isn’t legislated in the same way. Robert Singer (R-Ocean), would amend the state’s recreational marijuana law to ban cannabis consumption for any employee who operates heavy machinery or uses weapons, or whose use of cannabis would “put the public at risk.” It’s funny (not ha!

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

.” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. public health.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2019

If passed, the legislation would help resolve issues in the state involving hemp-derived products, including products containing cannabidiol (CBD), and pave the way for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to regulate the processing and sale of these products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2021

The California Senate legislation to decriminalize certain psychedelic substances under state law, SB 519, has been amended by its authors to include possession limits during a challenging path through the State Assembly. Lucid News are reporting. Read their full report at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A state law signed by Gov. This is a high-resource-use industry, and it doesn’t have to be,” said state Rep. Illinois growers must use automatic watering systems and limit how much runoff water they produce, according to the state law. NPR ( St Louis Public Radio) report.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 2, 2019

But a state bill to explicitly legalize marijuana lounges died this session, and Coffin was clear: “The state will catch up. We can’t wait for the state to act.”.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It’s been a while since we visited the Mount Rushmore State – let’s see what they’ve been up to in the last few weeks. A legislative subcommittee recommended that the state’s medical cannabis regulations prohibit home grow. Under a new state law, lounges allowing consumption of cannabis should be up and running next year.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Notable for employers, SB0007 would allow that: Nothing in this Act shall prohibit an employer from adopting reasonable employment policies concerning smoking, consumption, storage, or use of cannabis in the workplace provided that the policy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

However, the federal law also carves out an exception to the import and export ban for any person “authorized by local, State, or Federal law to manufacture, possess, or distribute such items.” Most states have now passed legislation to legalize the use or sale of marijuana in some form.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities. recreational or medical cannabis).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill .

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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. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover.

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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. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. 31 deadline kicks in.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Representatives David Joyce (R-OH) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), have reintroduced The STATES Act of 2019. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2019

In a 4-1 vote, the Las Vegas City Council permitted a bill that paves the way for social cannabis consumption lounges. Other cities within Nevada could follow Vegas’ lead in making cannabis consumption lounges legal. . – to legalize cannabis lounges after its city council approved them last Wednesday. Source: [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

These include: How is the cannabis product identified as a legal substance under state law and in what form should it be permitted? The Washington Health Care Association has developed a template for a hospital policy that conforms to the cannabis laws enacted in that state. 1 See [link] and [link]. 2 [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Now, the Senate and Assembly are making their final push to pass outstanding legislation before the 2022 legislative session closes at the end of the month. This includes many of the 37 cannabis-related bills that were introduced in the 2022 California Legislative Session.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 15, 2024

This legislation allows qualified patients to access medical marijuana for certain medical conditions. Moreover, you could be buying something unsafe for consumption. Possessing the card ensures that individuals are abiding by state laws regarding the possession and consumption of medical marijuana.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, a bill to allow licensed social consumption spaces in Oregon was defeated for this year. A bill to allow patients to use medical cannabis while on probation or parole died in Montana’s state Senate. CO resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 153

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

A multitude of states now allow CBD in food and drinks for consumption by humans and animals. Ultimately, whatever the FDA finally decides on the regulatory or legislative recommendation front, a bomb will drop in the existing CBD industry. The future of FDA CBD regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

For those engaged in the legal cannabis industry in Oregon, the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session is of the utmost importance and relevance. . For current cannabis business owners, this piece of legislation could open the door to huge opportunities for expansion into a myriad of new ventures. . They write. SB 639 AND HB 2233.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. .

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medicinal cannabis has undergone a significant transformation, with an increasing focus on alternative consumption methods. The prolonged duration of effects with edibles compared to other consumption methods ensures a sustained release of CBD, fostering a consistent sense of calm and wellbeing.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Welcome to the 4/20 edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed legislation into law to facilitate regulations governing the licensed production and distribution of oils and other products containing limited amounts of plant-derived THC. AL resident? California.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

But these laws only specifically prohibit Delta-9-THC , the most common psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana. Since Delta-8-THC is extracted from hemp, and is not identical to Delta-9-THC, these products are technically legal under most state laws – for now. At present, no final decisions have been made.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2019

If passed, the legislation would help resolve issues in the state involving hemp-derived products, including products containing cannabidiol (CBD), and pave the way for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to regulate the processing and sale of these products. .

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2019

After months of uncertainty and delay, the Governor and state legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a package of bills to legalize the adult use and sale of cannabis, expand the medical marijuana program and reform the expungement process for prior cannabis convictions in the State of New Jersey. Press & Robert M.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

New York has a law barring employers from any discrimination against employees for various lawful activities performed outside the job, which include political activities (like running for office or campaigning on behalf of a candidate), recreational activities, and the consumption of certain legal products.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

Consequently, until this lingering uncertainty is addressed by the DEA, through legislation or by the courts, anyone interested in venturing into this market should understand the potential risks associated with dealing this popular cannabinoid. Delta-8 THC Products.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need. California Medical Marijuana Laws California’s medical marijuana laws have evolved significantly over the years.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Part II will address California’s long-term goals and the impact Raybon may have on those legislative goals. Although the Perry court acknowledges that possession is not synonymous with consumption, they argue that possession is not unrelated to use. states “laws pertaining to the smoking or ingesting” without mentioning possession.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. Indeed, most states have introduced (and adopted) bills that would authorize the commercial production of hemp within their borders.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Last week, the Supreme Court closed the loophole in federal law created by municipal officials in Barcelona, which allows the cannabis clubs a legal space in which to operate. Namely, the judges ruled that city officials, who have supported the clubs so far, are not competent to legislate on such matters.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As the cannabis industry has rapidly progressed over the years, states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois have begun to implement legislation that encourages employers to engage in labor peace agreements with unions. JD Supra Article. For this reason, California’s new bill has raised constitutional concerns.

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