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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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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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance to Allow for the Licensing and Operation of Marijuana Hospitality Businesses and Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Businesses. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance – Omnibus Bill. and 7:00 a.m.; (2)

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief. On the positive side, regulated access to cannabis products can promote safer consumption practices and reduce reliance on unregulated sources.

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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. PA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Several mayors across the state of New Jersey are calling for automatic expungement provisions to be included in the state’s marijuana regulation bill, and are threatening to ban retail sales in their jurisdictions if state lawmakers pass legislation without it. CA resident? Last session, the measure was vetoed by Governor Brown.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 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. 4522, to protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination. Massachusetts. Update : H.

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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

JANUARY 20, 2022

Other changes to the medical program included: Permanently waiving the patient and caregiver $50 registration fee. Streamlining the approval for facilities such as hospitals, residential facilities, and schools to become designated caregiver facilities to hold and dispense products for patients. Final Hemp Regulations Published.

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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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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. coli and salmonella.

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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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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Last week, three Mississippi medical cannabis dispensaries opened their doors to crowds of excited patients. Debbie McDermott was the first patient to visit one of these dispensaries—Cannabis Company in Brookhaven. Prior to the ban, CBD was widely available in Hong Kong cafes, retail stores, breweries, and even spas.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

Permits and taxes legal recreational sales from licensed retailers starting December 1, 2022. Allows up to 24 new licensed retailers in the state. The nine existing medical marijuana compassion centers may also convert to sell to recreational customers, for a maximum of 33 retailers. April 21, 2022. March 10, 2022.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Denver, Colorado’s marijuana social use law is here to stay, as the city council voted this week to remove the “sunset” provision which made it a temporary four year program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On eve of Commission’s fourth birthday, Marijuana Establishments surpass $2 billion in gross sales since retail stores opened in Massachusetts; progress continues to achieve industry goals. Over the first year of adult-use sales , from November 2018 to November 2019, 33 Marijuana Retailers generated $393.7

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Retail cannabis stores are expected to open later in 2022. times more likely to be arrested than their white neighbors, despite equal consumption rates. The first operating retail cannabis stores are expected to open in 2022. Retail cannabis will be taxed at 13% plus the normal state and local sales taxes.

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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. During the meeting, Executive Director Chris Alexander announced the expansion of the medical cannabis program, including clinicians’ ability to certify patients for any clinical condition per their discretion.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

1 – a constitutional amendment to legalize the use and possession of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana. Likewise, employers are also not required to allow or accommodate the use, consumption, or possession of marijuana on the job. See Section 36-2851(1).

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Those in favor of setting up a retail market can take comfort in the fact that the initiative’s language hasn’t been completely re-written. GEORGIA Earlier this fall, we noted that independent pharmacies in Georgia would begin offering low THC oil to medical marijuana patients. The text of the bill is available here.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 18, 2021

With 19 states currently selling recreational cannabis, it may be tempting to forgo a medical card, even if you qualify as a patient. For example, some states allow medical patients to purchase higher potency products and allow higher possession limits for medical users. Taxes Medical Marijuana Patients Pay. Key Takeaways.

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NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. Legislation is pending, AB 1465, that would allow licensing of cannabis consumption cafés and lounges in California. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of cannabis consumption lounges.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 133

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. Should citizen petition Initiative 65 pass, qualifying patients with one of 22 qualifying conditions would have legal access to cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 11, 2022

A medicinal cannabis patient has had a book he ordered about the plant seized by Australian Border Force (ABF) in a move he described as “weird’ and “overzealous”. First published in 2015, the book is available via a number of Australian internet retailers. Who said that Australia isn’t still in the 1950’s! They write.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2021

In the last few weeks there have been lots of stories floating around about adult-use retail dispensaries operating in New York City, most notably Empire Cannabis Clubs. Under the MRTA, home cultivation of medical cannabis is permitted for patients in the medical cannabis program. Below is what we did learn.

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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. Patients benefit from a broad spectrum of cannabis products addressing various medical conditions.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 10, 2021

other states have begun explicitly allowing the sale and consumption of Delta-8 as a by-product of hemp. This means retailers who sell CBD have an open door to add Delta-8 THC to their inventory. This leaves the state’s medical patients with limited access to low-quality cannabis. Introducing Consumable Hemp.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Details: Allows the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and no more than five grams of concentrate Permits individuals to possess up to six cannabis plants in their homes Public consumption prohibited In addition to local taxes and 16% excise tax, state sales tax of 5.6% Below are a few details on each of those programs.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Alaska became the first state to permit on-site adult use cannabis consumption, as Lt. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. AR resident? California.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. HI resident? New Hampshire.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Regardless, minor cannabis violations like consumption or possession are typically punished with a simple fine. Since 2018, the Norwegian Medicines Agency allows doctors approved by the agency to prescribe medical cannabis for patients on a case-by-case basis. Medical cannabis in Norway. How do Norwegians generally view marijuana?

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The Cannigma

MAY 20, 2021

The regulations have yet to determine which medical conditions qualify a patient for the medical cannabis program, which products will be provided, and what they will cost. A police officer in Mexico City (Shutterstock). Who can get medical cannabis in Mexico? What marijuana products are allowed in Mexico?

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Veriheal

MAY 19, 2021

Many states across the United States have chosen to legalize cannabis for either medical or both medical and retail consumption. Other places, however, that have legalized cannabis programs for both medical patients and retail consumers have actually placed bans on Delta 8 products.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 1, 2021

Before June 29, 2021, medical use marijuana was the only legal form in the state, and registered patients could only cultivate 4 plants at home. Even though it is legal in New Mexico, retail sales have not started; they will begin no later than April 1 because the state needs to make rules and issue licenses.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

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. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis.

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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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Meadow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Photo credit: mike rosati Track and Trace Implementation While the BCC is not responsible for the state’s track and trace program, all licensees depend on the system. Anonymous Orders Retailers currently must keep the name and customer ID for every order for 7 years in the proposed regulations. This requirement is overkill.

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