Cannabis Law Report

JULY 9, 2021

And just this week, the board of the American Herbal Production Association, a leading dietary supplement trade association, issued policy guidance that discourages the marketing of products containing “synthesized cannabinoids,” including synthesized delta-8 THC, and that are identified as hemp products.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Through the Company’s Delivery on Demand program, customers will be guaranteed delivery within two hours of placing their order, or in any hourly time-slot chosen by the customer between 12:00pm and 8:00pm outside of the two hour window. OPENING OF NEW RETAIL CANNABIS STORE IN WATERLOO, ONTARIO. ABOUT HIGH TIDE.

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Retail Consumption Recreational Programs 52

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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Programs Cultivation Legislation Retail 52

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Missouri’s Amendment 3 called for an end to the state’s prohibition on the possession, consumption, purchase, sale, manufacturing, and delivery of cannabis. The initiative also includes a 6% retail tax on cannabis sales. The initiative also includes a 6% retail tax on cannabis sales. of Missouri voters. The Losers.

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Cannabis Consumption Legalization Treatment 98

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. Pennsylvania.

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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. Bruce Barcott.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 164

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

Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Mississippi Celebrates First Medical Cannabis Sale Mississippi’s medical cannabis program is officially open for business ! The ban aligns Hong Kong with the zero-tolerance drug policy of China. Prior to the ban, CBD was widely available in Hong Kong cafes, retail stores, breweries, and even spas. Let us know in the comments!

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CBD Dispensary Retail Recreational 96

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 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : H. MA resident? Update : H. MA resident?

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Legislation Access Patients THC 188

Veriheal

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

8, will see voters render a verdict on a broad scope of drug policy reform issues via their midterm ballots. If enough Missourians cast their votes in favor of Amendment 3, state prohibitions on personal cannabis possession, consumption, use, purchase, sale, manufacturing, and delivering would be legalized for adults aged 21 and above.

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Decriminalization Marijuana Legalization Programs 117

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

“We commend the Connecticut Legislature and governor for their commitment to getting this important, equity-centered legalization bill over the finish line,” said Steven Hawkins, executive director for the Marijuana Policy Project. Retail sales of cannabis and cannabis products are not anticipated to begin until some time next year.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2019

The Oregon Retailers of Cannabis Association have published their latest newsletter. 2) Social Consumption/ Cannabis Lounges / Tasting Rooms. Description: Creates and regulates, under certain circumstances, limited licensing of consumption and event spaces specifically for cannabis. Bill Number: SB 639. Bill Number: SB 2655.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

High Tide” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that it has been named one of Canada’s top growing companies for 2021 by the Globe and Mail (“the Report”).

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eCommerce Retail Media Business 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

The department, which is overseeing the implementation of the new recreational marijuana program, will accept applications for those licenses from December 1 until December 14, and a random lottery will determine who is awarded the licenses.

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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

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. SB 5719 would repeal Washington’s Industrial Hemp Research Program (RCW 15.120 et seq. completely. This would no longer be an issue if SB 5719 passes. This could lead to confusion.

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Hemp Seed-To-Sale Agriculture Food 71

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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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

For the fourth year in a row , New York lawmakers are proposing a bill to legalize cannabis retail sales and use. We won’t be the first, but our program will be the best.”. Licensed retail sales would be slated to begin in December 2022, and early reports indicate that the state could allow as many as 900 legal pot shops.

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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 136

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. The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients.

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Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 172

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. New Hampshire. Update : S.54

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 160

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. Public consumption esta prohibido. A companion proposal would expand the country’s medical marijuana program.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

After five months of public discussion and engaging with Massachusetts residents about their thoughts and concerns, I am proud of the final policy changes the Commission adopted today,” Chairman Steven J. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Social Consumption Pilot Program. Hoffman said.

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Marijuana Safety Programs Retail 40

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

In 2017, New Mexico enacted Senate Bill 6, which established an industrial hemp program. This suggests that the NMED wants to align its rules with the Food and Drug Administration’s policy on the sale and marketing of these products. Today we head to New Mexico.

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Hemp CBD Food Agriculture 96

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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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

As Marijuana Business Daily noted in their overview of the successful initiatives, “as of June, only 168 of California’s 540 cities and counties allowed for any type of legal MJ retail operations, and many of those don’t allow adult-use retail, only medical.” In case you missed it, part one of this series is here. Oceanside: Measure M.

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Retail Cultivation Decriminalization Business 52

The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2021

A 2018 study by Frontier Data found that combined with illegal cultivation, the total electricity consumption by cannabis production climbs to 4.1 But is outdoor cultivation less damaging to the environment even if it requires less energy consumption? ’ (Sonya Yruel/Drug Policy Alliance). Shutterstock). he posited.

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Agriculture Cultivation Wellness and Beauty Consumption 144

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2022

As the Roundtable pointed out, the bill was not germane because the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, not the Department of Health, regulates the state hemp program. The Roundtable suggested including the language in a budget bill, but the language was deemed too policy heavy and definitional to be included in the budget.

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Hemp Agriculture THC Advocacy 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

In states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut that are on the cusp of opening their doors to adult-use programs, and in California, the first state to enact cannabis laws, these unregulated marketplaces thrive, accounting for a large majority of cannabis sales.

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Cannabinoids Hemp Sativa THC 52

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In Canada, adults over the age of 19 can possess up to 30 grams of cannabis (the legal age is 21 in Quebec and 18 in Alberta), cultivate up to four plants for personal use, and buy cannabis products from a provincial or territorial retailer. Unlike the US, Canada does not have a cash-only policy for dispensary purchases.

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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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Legislation Retail Programs Cannabis 40

The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment. Regardless, minor cannabis violations like consumption or possession are typically punished with a simple fine. Medical cannabis in Norway. The post Is weed legal in Norway?

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

This means we are unlikely to see a full-scale merger of the medical and recreational cannabis programs in 2019 (too bad), and that most of the legislation will be maintenance oriented and reactive. The theory is that processors, wholesalers and retailers are already self-sorting in the free market, but production needs guardrails.

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Legislation Consumption Hemp Recreational 63

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Hall Act establishes the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, which will, among other things, implement a medical marijuana program in the state and provide an annual report to the state legislature about the implementation of the law. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRTA also includes a process through which social and economic equity applicants can receive additional support to establish licensed cannabis operations, including through loans, grants, and incubator programs. These measures are intended to help meet MRTA’s stated goal of issuing 50% of licenses to social and economic equity applicants.

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