Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Although cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, many states and municipalities have loosened their regulations. As of early 2023, 37 states have approved medical cannabis use by qualified individuals, and 21 states have approved it for recreational use. Direct-to-consumer delivery is also legal in some states.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 16, 2023

It has the potential to revolutionize the experience for consumers and companies alike, from improving the cultivation process and boosting production to increasing efficiency, solving supply chain issues, and enhancing the customer experience. For both consumers and companies alike, AI fosters a strong sense of optimization and efficiency.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A legislative panel assembled to study the legalization of recreational marijuana in Maryland began work last Wednesday, laying out plans to draft a referendum ballot measure for next year’s general election. She said then that she would like to see a cannabis legalization referendum on the ballot for the November 2022 election.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

finally see recreational cannabis sales. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday that New York employers cannot drug test most workers for marijuana. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday that New York employers cannot drug test most workers for marijuana. if enacted. if enacted.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Although the use of cannabis has been legalized in approximately 39 states and the District of Columbia¹ , cannabis is still illegal federally and classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Approximately 18 states along with the District of Columbia have legalized recreational or adult-use of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

In short, the NYSBA now expressly permits lawyers to represent clients in New York’s recreational cannabis industry. d) which prohibits assisting clients to violate the law, adopted its prior opinion with respect to New York medical cannabis legislation to the recreational cannabis industry.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization. Maryland Medical Marijuana Already Legal.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

One point of concern has been rules regarding allowances for large-scale cannabis cultivators. Following two public hearings, the final rule text states that cultivators may grow between 6,000 and 8,000 mature plants (or up to 10,000 if they have special approval from the state). View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Tomorrow, the House Rules Committee will consider an amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference. Existing language now maintains that federal funds cannot be used to prevent states from “implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana.”.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

New Jersey and New York — which legalized cannabis on Feb. 22, 2021, and March 31, 2021, respectively — have yet to officially get the ball rolling in terms of launching their legal markets. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.” ” Meanwhile, on Feb. 22, 2022, New York Gov.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The 2020 election brought big wins for cannabis, with all of the five state ballot initiatives regarding legalization passing. Both adult-use (or recreational) and medicinal cannabis were legalized in South Dakota; Medicinal cannabis was approved in Mississippi; and adult-use initiatives passed in Arizona, Montana and New Jersey.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states. Well, we say legal, but in fact marijuana is still defined as a Schedule 1 drug, making it an illegal substance under federal law. Luckily, though, each state has been given leeway in deciding how marijuana – both medical and recreational – can be grown and used.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

Raich , in which it held that Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce authorized it “to prohibit the local cultivation and use of marijuana.” Interestingly, for those of certain legal history mindset, Gonzales itself had relied upon the famous WWII-era case Wickard v.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Phil Murphy signed into law a package of bills that create the rules and regulations regarding the state’s legal cannabis industry. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults. They are: AS21/S21 , which sets forth the rules and regulations for the legal industry.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Illinois is taking the route of full legalization of recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients. Only two facilities are allowed to cultivate medical cannabis for the entire state, and only nine pharmacies are licensed to distribute it to patients. House Bill 819. House Bill 211.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

“How many MMJ buds can I legally possess?” Possession of medical marijuana buds is legal in an ever-growing number of states. Colorado blazed a trail with early legalization of MMJ, and by 2018 even more traditionally conservative states such as Oklahoma have legalized medicinal marijuana and implemented liberal MMJ programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

In news that Smokey Bear, iconic protector of all forests, would be happy to hear, research shows that reports of illegal marijuana grow operations on federally protected lands fell after states began legalizing it for adult use. However, it concluded that legalization of medical cannabis across the U.S. Highlights.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 1, 2021

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently said that the federal ban on the cultivation and use of marijuana within states “may no longer be necessary or proper” and that inconsistent enforcement led to “traps” for marijuana businesses. Justice Thomas doesn’t want marijuana to be legalized. United States , the U.S.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Based on the judge’s demand, New Mexico’s medical cannabis purchase limits should be set in accordance with a March-approved law —titled the “Cannabis Regulation Act”—that legalized recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and above from June 29 onwards. Cultivators Scramble for Cannabis Licenses.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

New Jerseyites may still be celebrating the fact that their state legalized adult-use cannabis on Feb. Based on the latest analysis of municipal cannabis ordinances , almost 71% of towns across the Garden State have outlawed adult-use cannabis retail sales. Based on the legal cannabis laws that were authorized by Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The rankings look at a variety of factors including Cannabidiol (CBD), medical and recreational cannabis, non-profit cannabis entities, commercial cannabis licenses, cannabis regulatory agencies, developments and trends, and business opportunities. However, the future of cannabis law in D.C. Barry Weisz. is dependent on the U.S.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 22, 2023

As one of the many states ( 22, in fact ) that have legalized both medical and adult-use cannabis, Nevada offers the best of both worlds. While not all medical cannabis patients can cultivate their own plants at home, there are certain exceptions that allow for this. What are the medical marijuana laws in Nevada?

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Canna Care Docs

JULY 25, 2023

Although recreational cannabis remains illegal in West Virginia, residents living with certain medical conditions may qualify for a medical marijuana card. Since 2017, West Virginia joined the majority of states in legalizing medical cannabis. What are the medical cannabis laws in West Virginia?

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

A proposal to allow door-to-door delivery of recreational marijuana in Maine is sparking debate in the Legislature. It’s been more than 16 months since recreational marijuana became legal to buy in Maine. So segments of that industry want to bring marijuana directly to buyers — legally, that is.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Utah officials on Friday granted eight medical marijuana cultivation licenses to businesses that are both from Utah and those from outside the state reports the Associated Press. As noted by the AP, that’s two short of the 10 growers allowed under state law, but regulators are “hoping to ensure a supply-and-demand balance.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

The state wanted to bring in revenue with marijuana licenses, and now, we have this problem.”. The nation’s most liberal state was the first to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, and since then, recreational use has become legal as well in all Western states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

At least two of Rockland County’s five towns are taking steps to opt out of the recently-passed New York State law that allows the operation of marijuana retail dispensaries and cannabis lounges. Towns must pass laws before the Dec. State regulators still need to write the rules for how marijuana can be legally sold.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

respondents said marijuana use should be legal, compared to 31 percent who supported legalization in the year 2000. [1] 1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2].

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2022

In this installment on cannabis regulation, we tell you how you can cultivate, sell and market your hemp products. Largely, hemp can be legally cultivated, processed and sold– but only for scientific, medicinal 2 or food or industrial purposes 3. Red flags: Recreational use of the plant is prohibited by law.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

California has been at the forefront of the medical marijuana movement since its legalization in 1996. With a progressive stance towards cannabis use, the Golden State has established a comprehensive framework for those seeking access to medical marijuana. Wondering how to access MMJ in California?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

immigration law, any non-U.S. Currently, 37 states (and the District of Columbia) have decriminalized marijuana or enacted laws authorizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. Eliminate the threat of inadmissibility or deportation for foreign nationals participating in the legal marijuana industry.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Notoriously, tech giants like Instagram and Facebook would take down cannabis-related ad content for violating site terms and conditions around the promotion of illegal substances and recreational drugs. cannabis) certainly won’t be allowed on Google unless we see a change in federal law (despite state law to the contrary).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5 Courthouse News. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN)

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