Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

On June 28th, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas released a statement pertaining to the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states where he noted that it “may no longer be necessary or proper.” United States. s government to decriminalize medical marijuana under local ordinance. 08/05/2021.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation State Laws Policy Business 52

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

The bill allows the department of health to issue permits to medical cannabis dispensaries for the delivery of medical cannabis and cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers if certain conditions are met. Legislation is pending, House Bill 550, to expand the state’s marijuana decriminalization law.

Legislation 189

Legislation Access Patients THC 189

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

Decriminalization 120

Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 120

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

And Steelton Borough, Pennsylvania passed an ordinance to decriminalize up to 30 grams of cannabis possession. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 136

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

In Texas, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence passed a marijuana decriminalization bill out of committee this week. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1383, that would decriminalize certain marijuana possession offenses.

Legislation 168

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 168

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The following year, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to permit recreational use: It is now perfectly legal in both places to shamble into a dispensary, plunk down a stack of crinkly bills, and purchase a bag of high-grade weed for no loftier purpose than to get high.

Packaging 45

Packaging Agriculture Concentrates Recreational 45

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. Today, medical cannabis is legal in 36 states, four permanently inhabited territories, and the District of Columbia. Recreational cannabis is legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia. 23 December 2021.

Law 59

Law State Laws Decriminalization Cultivation 59

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 27, 2021

[co-author: Denver Donchez – Law Clerk]. For the past 50 years, federal law has prohibited the use, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis. Today, medical cannabis is legal in 36 states, four permanently inhabited territories, and the District of Columbia. And another 13 states have decriminalized cannabis.

Law 52

Law Decriminalization State Laws Cultivation 52

NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law to allow those with certain misdemeanor cannabis convictions to have their records automatically expunged. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) of New Mexico signed cannabis decriminalization legislation into law. California. CA resident? Send a DE resident?

Legislation 190

Legislation Banking Hemp Compliance 190

The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

A lot of the adult use, legalization has built upon the medical dispensary infrastructure, logistical infrastructure, the inspections and laboratory requirements in some states, and I imagine that also the political power of massive industries plays a role in pushing for further advancement. Now, some states have different tax rates.

Legalization 128

Legalization Patients Education Dispensary 128

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

An FBI spokeswoman asked listeners of a podcast to contact local FBI field offices with tips regarding illegal dispensaries or public corruption linked to the awarding of state cannabis licenses. The measure has the backing of several national dispensary chains, including MedMen, Harvest Health and Recreation and Curaleaf Holdings.

Banking 45

Banking Research and Development Legislation Programs 45

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. 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. AZ resident?

Legislation 176

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 176

NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

Republican leaders in Wisconsin’s state legislature said that Governor Evers’ medical cannabis and decriminalization budget proposals will not be passed through the legislature this session. Legislation is pending, House Bill 96 / Senate Bill 98, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Legislation 147

Legislation Compliance Compliance Hemp 147

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Alaska regulators are investigating “credible information” regarding the potential use of a dangerous pesticide (specifically, Eagle 20, which contains myclobutanil) by a cannabis cultivation business. Additionally, the City Council discussed a moratorium on industrial hemp cultivation and manufacturing.

Vaping 45

Vaping Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Hemp 45

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Laws protecting patients and their providers vary from state to state and, in some cases, may vary from county to county. Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. All private cultivation, trade, possession and uses are vindicated.

Cannabis 45

Cannabis Access Patients Legalization 45

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. ” In more notable state growth, Liberty Health Sciences, another rapidly expanding Florida licensed dispensary, also made news. Florida’s marijuana future is showing promise.

Marijuana 49

Marijuana Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Education 49

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

And there’s a social equity part to it where we’re not restricting this just to licensed dispensary owners.”. Yeager, in his third term at the state’s biennial legislature, has felt the frustration himself. Long considered the heir apparent to former State Sen. There’s going to be a ton of new competition.”.

Decriminalization 52

Decriminalization Programs Dispensary Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. CBD candles and outdoor grow lights for home cultivation) are expected to embrace cannabis to various degrees.

Law 40

Law Seed-To-Sale Hemp Recreational 40

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

And there’s a social equity part to it where we’re not restricting this just to licensed dispensary owners.”. Yeager, in his third term at the state’s biennial legislature, has felt the frustration himself. Long considered the heir apparent to former State Sen. There’s going to be a ton of new competition.”.

Policy 52

Policy Law Dispensary Consumption 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

And there’s a social equity part to it where we’re not restricting this just to licensed dispensary owners.”. Yeager, in his third term at the state’s biennial legislature, has felt the frustration himself. Long considered the heir apparent to former State Sen. There’s going to be a ton of new competition.”.

Business 52

Business Dispensary Consumption Cannabis 52

SpeedWeed

JULY 16, 2021

A pair of Buckeye State lawmakers are ready to put the “high” in Ohio. . 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. View original article.

Recreational 52

Recreational Marijuana Legislation Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In total, 18 states — comprising nearly one-half of the US population — now have laws on the books regulating adult-use marijuana production and retail sales. DECRIMINALIZATION. Many states also took actions facilitating the expungement or sealing of past marijuana convictions. The law took effect on June 29, 2021.

Legislation 98

Legislation Patients Retail Access 98

NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

While serving as mayor of Burlington, Vermont in the 1980’s, he called for decriminalizing drug possession and treating substance abuse as a public health issue. States are moving forward on decriminalization and legalization. Quote: “Prohibition doesn’t work. ” – All In With Chris Hayes, 04/20/18.

Marijuana 279

Marijuana Legislation Policy Legalization 279

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The language encourages the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to review its policies and guidelines regarding the hiring and firing of individuals who use marijuana off-the-job in states where that individual’s private use of marijuana is no longer prohibited under state law. State Legislative Victories.

Legislation 59

Legislation Patients Access Banking 59