State Policy Weekly Update 6/21/2023
NORML
JUNE 21, 2023
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Court Dismisses Case Demanding DEA to Move Expeditiously to License Cannabis Cultivators
NORML
OCTOBER 21, 2019
A federal court on Friday denied a petition for a writ of mandamus that sought to order the US Drug Enforcement Administration to begin licensing private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis. The agency in 2016 first announced its intent to license private entities to grow cannabis for FDA-approved clinical trials.
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Ayr Wellness Announces Changing Legacies, A Series of Expungement Events
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
We thank our partnering organizations for making an event like this possible.”. Ayr will host these expungement events in conjunction with local community partners in multiple states across the country. Mass CultivatED. Mass CultivatED is the nation’s first jails to jobs cannabis program. Partnering Organization.
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Nation’s Largest Event for Black Cannabis Professionals Returns, Kicks Off in New Orleans from November 18-20
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 11, 2021
The event, which attracts the largest gathering of BIPOC cannabis professionals, takes place November 18 – 20, 2021 in New Orleans to focus on the Southern Gulf Coast as regional changes in cannabis legalization take hold. Early bird passes are available until August 31 and can be purchased on the event registration page here.
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SENSI MAG CALIFORNIA HOSTS NORTH BAY CANNABIS EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 26, 2022
Join Sensi Mag California on JUNE 30 for Sensi Night Summer Speakeasy, a Community Event at The Barlow in Sebastopol – Featuring Local Business Showcase, Live Music, Live Art, Entertainment, & Bites by Blue Ridge Kitchen. Tickets are by donation and are available via Farechild Events: bit.ly/summer-speakeasy-tix.
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New York Announces Cannabis Farmers’ Markets
Canna Law Blog
MAY 31, 2023
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced they plan to allow conditional cultivators and retailers to organize and sell weed at farmers’ markets this summer. Cannabis cultivators possess an estimated excess of millions of dollars worth of product that they need to unload. “A
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Medical Cannabis Production and Cultivation Now Allowed in France
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2022
France has officially permitted medical cannabis production and cultivation. The decree has been made public in an effort “to allow the creation of a sector ranging from cultivation to medicine based on cannabis for medical use in France.”. France’s Medical Cannabis Decree to be Overseen by ANSM.
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Growers in the Emerald Triangle are Facing a Potential Extinction Event |
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
“This is an extinction event,” Johnny Casali, owner of Huckleberry Hill Farms , a cannabis farm in southern Humboldt County, said over the phone. By that point, industry insiders say, many small farmers could be all but wiped off the legal cannabis cultivation map. Bigger cultivators pose a very specific problem.
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Hoban Law To Take The Lead On Hemp Policy & Regulation In Africa?
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 27, 2019
New Frontier Data say that they recently presented preliminary findings to the Zimbabwean government while working in collaboration with other regulators in the region to finalize what will be the first “rigorous assessments of both risks and opportunities of hemp cultivation in Africa.” Regulation , Hoban Law Group (U.S.).
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2023 Illinois Cannabis Convention set for June
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
NECANN has moved the event from South Lake Shore to Schaumburg, which should make for a more economical trip. Specifically, NECANN’s events are targeted toward assisting communities to normalize cannabis within their jurisdictions. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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From Farms to Festivals: New York’s Innovative Approach to Cannabis Sales and Showcases
Veriheal
AUGUST 29, 2023
On the 19th of July, 2023, the Office of Cannabis Management in New York approved plans to permit cannabis ‘showcases’ and sales at public events. This decision by the state’s Cannabis Control Board was made to help cannabis cultivators earn a return on their investment.
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Cannara Biotech Inc. Completes Acquisition of TGOD’s State-of-the-art Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility in Valleyfield, Quebec
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 23, 2021
providing the Company with 125,000kg of potential annualized cultivation output. Leveraging Quebec’s low electricity costs, Cannara’s facilities will produce purposefully cultivated premium-grade cannabis products at an affordable price. Cannara owns two Quebec -based mega facilities spanning over 1,650,000 sq.
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Ready to Lobby?
NORML
JANUARY 9, 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. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. 2019 was a record year for marijuana reform, with more NORML chapters holding lobby days than ever before.
Things are Heating up in Kansas City
NORML
JULY 16, 2019
Cultivators, manufacturers and testers face the same distance requirement for day care facilities and churches, but they must be at least 750 feet from schools.” ” Patient Seminars II – Home Cultivation and Compliance. Are you planning to cultivate your own medical cannabis or interested in being a caregiver?
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Ready to Lobby?
NORML
JANUARY 12, 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. We make it easy by offering training sessions before the event and on-site. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Florida NORML Lobby Days.
AREV Completes Land Survey and Soil Analysis for Cultivation of Mushrooms and Moringa and Prepares for Mass Production of Plant-Based Proteins for Use in Its Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Foods
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2021
(CSE: AREV) (OTC: AREVF) (“AREV” or the “Company”) Through its subsidiary AREV Cambodia is pleased to announce the Company has completed its land survey and soil analysis for cultivation of mushrooms, moringa and breadfruit. The soil is grey sandy clay with worms and beneficial insects and has a pH of 7. trillion meat market by 2040.
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Cannara Biotech Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire TGOD’s State-of-the-Art Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility in Valleyfield, Quebec
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 10, 2021
providing Cannara the ability to reach an annual cultivation capacity of 125,000 kg of premium-grade cannabis. providing Cannara the ability to reach an annual cultivation capacity of 125,000 kg of premium-grade cannabis. providing the Company with 125,000kg of potential annualized cultivation output. SOURCE Cannara Biotech Inc.
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Pennsylvania: Medical Marijuana Patients Protest for Better Protections, Lower Prices
NORML
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
These events offer a voice to the large number of registered medical marijuana patients who are deeply dissatisfied with the current program. Meanwhile, those who hold the lucrative cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses are finding new ways to profit, primarily by selling to out of state investors.
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Ready to Lobby?
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. We make it easy by offering training sessions before the event and on-site. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Florida NORML Lobby Days.
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Drug Coordinators From 27 EU Member States Meet In Prague To Discuss Cannabis Legalisation
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The meeting, which is organised and hosted by the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU, was this year centred around ‘cannabis policy’, specifically decriminalisation, destigmatisation, and harm reduction. Press-Release_National-Drug-Coordinators-Meeting-Prague_7-September-2022_en_1. The National Drugs Coordinators Meeting.
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New York Adult-Use Cannabis: Social Equity & Community Support
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 1, 2021
We apply our entirely subjective bong score to each event. Park Strategies provides clients with a full perspective of their business landscape, enabling them to clearly define their strategic objectives and successfully navigate business, policy, development, and regulatory issues. BONG SCORE. Founded in 1999 by former U.S.
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New York Cannabis: Farmers’ Market, CAURD Licensing Update
Canna Law Blog
JULY 21, 2023
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management ( OCM ) previously announced a plan to allow conditional cultivators and retailers to organize and sell weed at farmers’ markets this summer, along with other state and locally approved locations. However, that idea was struck down by Governor Hochul.
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Rubicon Organics Secures Loan Financing
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 8, 2021
TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has issued an US$8 million principal amount secured debenture (the “Debenture”) to Green Island Investments Ltd. Rubicon Organics Inc.
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Illinois Senate creates cannabis omnibus
Illinois News Joint
MAY 12, 2023
The first amendment adds that a “craft grower may contain up to 14,000 square feet (instead of 5,000) of canopy space on its premises for plants in the flowering state, which must be cultivated in all stages of growth in an enclosed and secure area.” To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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Flora Growth Engages Brigitte Baptiste As Strategic Advisor And Enters Into Cooperative Agreement With EAN University
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 8, 2021
NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has engaged Brigitte Baptiste as a strategic advisor to the Company. TORONTO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Flora Growth Corp. About Flora Growth Corp. Forward-looking statements are only predictions.
Rubicon Organics Secures R&D License from Health Canada
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 3, 2021
TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Research License by Health Canada. We are all in on cultivating the best cannabis on earth and for the earth.
Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Conference Announce Inaugural Cannabis Leadership Awards Recipients
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 12, 2021
The six winners were selected from nominations of cannabis industry professionals from cultivation and/or vertically integrated companies (with cultivation and retail operations) in North America. The 2021 Cannabis Leadership Awards winners are: Ngiste Abebe – VP of Public Policy, Columbia Care. 24-26, 2021.
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New York: An Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s Legalization Proposal
NORML
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Patients and their caregivers could also apply for a permit to cultivate and process their own cannabis for their own personal medicinal use, with undetermined restrictions to be left to regulations put forth by the OCM. The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed.
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Marijuana Moment Report: Top Mexican Senator Says Marijuana Legalization Bill May Be Taken Up Within Weeks
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Nearly three years ago, the Mexican Supreme Court declared that the country’s prohibition on the personal possession and cultivation of cannabis was unconstitutional. Lawmakers were then obligated to enact the policy change but have since been unable to reach a consensus on legislation to put in place regulations for a marijuana program.
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CROO launches cannabis disparity and availability study
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Now that the Disparity Study for adult use dispensary, cultivation, craft grow, infuser, and transporter licenses has been initiated, the final report is due to the General Assembly and Governor in 12 months. Without a compelling interest based on a strong factual basis, courts have found that race- or gender-based policies violate the U.S.
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Illinois cannabis oversight bills move forward
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 9, 2023
Provides that the Commission may suspend or revoke the license of, or impose other penalties upon, dispensing organizations, cultivation centers, craft growers, infuser organizations, transporting organizations, laboratories, and their principal officers, agents-in-charge, and agents for violations of the Act or any rules adopted under the Act.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/21/20
NORML
MARCH 21, 2020
However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. MS resident? New Hampshire.
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Cannara Biotech Inc. Reports Preliminary Results Ahead of Third Quarter 2021
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 28, 2021
To register for the conference, please visit the event’s KCSA’s registration page. providing the Company with 125,000kg of potential annualized cultivation output. Leveraging Quebec’s low electricity costs, Cannara’s facilities produce craft cultivated premium–grade cannabis products at an affordable price.
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In One Day, California Governor Signs Into Law Ten Cannabis Bills, Including Authorization for Interstate Commerce
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Still before Governor Newsom for his signature is SB 1496 , which would implement a series of changes to the state’s cannabis tax policy, including authorizing regulators to extend the deadline for tax payments by cannabis businesses located in areas affected by an emergency proclamation by the Governor.
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Flora Growth Engages Brigitte Baptiste As Strategic Advisor And Enters Into Cooperative Agreement With EAN University
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 8, 2021
NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, has engaged Brigitte Baptiste as a strategic advisor to the Company. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flora Growth Corp. About Flora Growth Corp. Forward-looking statements are only predictions.
New York Cannabis: Farmers’ Markets, CAURD Licensing Update
Canna Law Blog
JULY 21, 2023
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management ( OCM ) previously announced a plan to allow conditional cultivators and retailers to organize and sell weed at farmers’ markets this summer, along with other state and locally approved locations. However, that idea was struck down by Governor Hochul.
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Rubicon Organics to Launch Simply Bare™ Organic Live Rosin and Pax Pods
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2021
TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has received purchase orders in both Ontario and British Columbia for its Simply Bare Organic live rosin solventless concentrate product.
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BC Craft Supply Co Announces Provision Patent for Custom Cannabis Micro-Dosing Tablet Dispenser
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 26, 2021
Its operations include: CRFT a curator and aggregator of craft cannabis, providing advocacy and access for premium small-batch growers to Canada’s cannabis market; Medcann Health Products – a cultivation and processing facility in Chemainus, BC; Feelwell Brands , a successful cannabinoid brand house licensed in the state of California; and.
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 19, 2021
The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We About Cookies.
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Decibel Appoints Paul Wilson as CEO
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 22, 2021
The Qwest Estate in Creston, BC is a licensed and operating 26,000 square foot cultivation, processing and distribution space which produces the widely championed, rare cultivar-focused brands Qwest and Qwest Reserve, which are sold in six provinces across Canada. Cautionary Statements. Forward Looking Information.
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Social Justice Organizations Host Expungement Clinic in New Jersey
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The event will be hosted by 420NJEvents , a Black-owned cannabis lifestyle brand, and sponsored by Brach Eichler LLC , Columbia Care , REEForm New Jersey , Apothecarium , and Minority Cannabis Academy. “We Many of those involved in putting on the event feel it’s there social responsibility to participate in expungement events.
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NYC Could Be Sparking Up Recreational Cannabis Sales This Fall
Veriheal
JUNE 13, 2022
Nearly eight decades later, New York is seeing a change in cannabis policy. Considering that not long ago people were being patted down and detained at the slightest whiff of cannabis, this is a huge turn of events. New York has issued more than 50 licenses for cannabis cultivation to companies already cultivating industrial hemp.
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The Legacy Market Is Thriving in New York While Legislators Regulate Farmers Markets to Save Oversupply
Veriheal
JUNE 27, 2023
This has led cultivators to store the fruits of their labor—in this case, weed. Mr. Kagia went on to say, “A minimum of three growers and a retailer can organize events where growers can sell flower and prerolls…and do so through a retailer, but at non-storefront locations.”
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Back to the BRC: “The ability to tax cannabis is one of the main political reasons given to support recreational legalization. A successful tax system will need to raise money to pay for increased education, public health and enforcement costs associated with marijuana cultivation and use.”
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 11, 2019
While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. Yet it still remains that a logical and effective taxation system can help establish effective broader public policy.
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