The Blunt Truth

JULY 22, 2021

On the federal level, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy opined on decriminalization. It’s been a while since we’ve discussed Illinois’ lottery program for dispensary licenses, but the program is back in the news this week. Their bill would allow both personal and commercial cultivation and regulate sales. vivek murthy.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There is no adult-use market, thought several cities have decriminalized possession. Georgia has a limited medical program but doesn’t consider itself a “medical marijuana” state as growing, possessing, or smoking any form of the plant is still illegal. Several cities have decriminalized cannabis possession, but this is not statewide.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

With the 2020 ballot fast approaching, California activists are keenly working towards securing a measure that would decriminalize psilocybin, also commonly known as ‘magic mushrooms.’. Without that stipulation, the toughest punishment for a minor charged with a psilocybin offense would involve compulsory entry into a drug education program.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2555, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AZ resident? California. CA resident? CA resident? CT resident?

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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.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 26, 2024

The legislation would not set up a retail market, but would decriminalize cannabis, allow home cultivation and possession, and allow for the establishment of “cultivation clubs,” which would start in July. As we reported last month, the program is facing a lawsuit, alleging that it illegally favors New York residents.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The union will allow Toronto residents 19+ to order cannabis from their local dispensary using the Uber Eats app. Uber Eats’ cannabis delivery force comprises staff from Ontario’s CannShell program. In just the last year, more than 120 new cannabis dispensaries opened in the Toronto area. Let us know in the comments!

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., After owning and operating that company I opened a second dispensary, Chi Holistic Collective. MM: There is something quite special about your cultivation process.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. Alabama medical cannabis program. The medical marijuana program in Alabama is limited, and not open.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. Hospice programs are primarily funded by Medicare, which causes issues for clinicians who work in the hospice setting and want to provide medical marijuana. In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. Doug Burgum (R).

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The bill set out the qualifying conditions as well as regulations relating to possession, cultivation, and dispensaries. Previously to now, the bill did not allow for the sale of cannabis edibles but as of the 1st of January 2021, the citizens of Hawaii will be able to purchase edibles from licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. .

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of expanded decriminalization.

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SMPL

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced plans for a December vote on the MORE Act, which would federally decriminalize cannabis by removing it from the Controlled Substances Act. Elsewhere, in New Jersey, Sen. Here, we’ve rounded up the 10 headlines you need to know before this week is over. Federal: The U.S. The bill, S.21/A.21,

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Veriheal

APRIL 16, 2021

New Yorkers are now free to enjoy the pleasures of cannabis, and the University of Connecticut launches cannabis cultivation courses for non-degree-seeking students. The state has long struggled with getting its restrictive medical program running. University of Connecticut Launches Cannabis Cultivation Courses. Learn more here!

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 708 / Senate Bill 686, to legalize the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of small amounts of marijuana for adults. Allows licensed dispensaries to sell edible cannabis and cannabidiol products. Legislation is pending to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. 2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of legalization.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. Late last week, the North Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. California.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

However, qualifying patients were forced to wait until 2013 to access the state’s licensed dispensaries for their medicine. Existing grower involvement: Provisional licenses will be dished out for cultivators who are already operating in Vermont’s medical cannabis market. Vermont Lawmakers Keen to Decriminalize Drug Possession.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. And it took extensive, concerted efforts from marijuana law reform organizations like NORML to negotiate with Virginia’s Republican Party to get the program finally running.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. AL resident?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Voters in Artesia, a suburb in Los Angeles County, voted to authorize a tax on marijuana businesses of 15% of gross receipts and $20 per square foot for cultivation. Voters in the Bay Area city of Benicia approved an opinion that new marijuana dispensaries should be permitted within the city. Artesia: Measure Q. Banning: Measure L.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Cannabis is decriminalized, the cops really don’t want to enforce. What we do control is getting (dispensaries) licensing and giving them all the tools so they can work within our systems. We’d suggest that they speed this process up. This is what got California into the trouble it is still in. Ganjapreneur report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Upon enactment, MRTA immediately decriminalized the use, purchase, and possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of concentrate by adults 21 and older. Cultivator : Licensees may grow and harvest cannabis for adult use and may also hold one processor license and one distributor license. Fees and Taxes.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

On Thursday, two Democratic state House representatives there—Casey Weinstein and Terrence Upchurch—introduced legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in the state. A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio. .

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Other important things that must be considered include home grow, workplace drug testing, decriminalization, limits on possession, and more. New Jersey currently has a robust medical program with over 95,000 patients enrolled, but it faces daily challenges that need to be overcome before recreational cannabis takes effect.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Decriminalization isn’t really being entertained. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Red Bank) was promising home cultivation for medical patients. After the fast flurry of paper was over, home cultivation was gone, civil fines did not have a Senate sponsor, and expungements were on hold. Legalization is on hold.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Other countries decriminalize cannabis and a handful have adopted modest medical marijuana programs. As someone who speaks German and has spent a lot of time in Germany, I can say that the German government is both highly regulated and rolls out new programs in a slow, conservative manner. This phase will last just five years.

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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? AZ resident?

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The measure, Colorado Proposition 119, Creation of Out-of-School Education Program and Marijuana Sales Tax Increase Initiative, commonly referred to as Proposition 119 , lost with 55% of “no” votes and 45% of “yes” votes. In Colorado, voters rejected a suggested statewide tax increase on adult-use cannabis sales.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Roers Jones, who sponsored the recently defeated decriminalization bill, is trying to get her language inserted as a part of separate legislation. 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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

States across the country are choosing to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana, and in November 2020, Arizona voters did, too. Cultivating, transporting, or processing no more than six marijuana plants at your primary residence for your personal use. You Can Expunge Your Marijuana Convictions in AZ Starting July 12, 2021.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

— Bipartisan bill HB 481 would legalize the personal adult-use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana. — Bills SB 175 and HB 461 would expand the qualifying conditions under New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program. It passed the House on 2/27/2019 by a vote of 209-147. — Bipartisan bill HB.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2022

However, more than 66 percent of the Americans surveyed said they “would visit a cannabis dispensary or social consumption lounge” in Germany. Bloomwell Group’s mission is to build, acquire and invest in ESG healthcare and cannabis companies along the entire value chain, excluding cultivation.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2019

California NORML Supports Legislation to Protect Cannabis Compassion Programs. These programs are now threatened by Prop. She’s advocating to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, and Tuesday the Norfolk City Council officially endorsed that position with its 2019 Legislative Agenda.”. Read more from NORML.org !

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Upon enactment, MRTA immediately decriminalized the use, purchase, and possession of up to three ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of concentrate by adults 21 and older. While much of the attention on MRTA is focused on its adult-use provisions, the law will significantly alter the state’s existing medical cannabis industry.

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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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law. IA resident? MD resident?

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