NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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 Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. Connecticut.

Legislation 160

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 160

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. It would also make it so that “no resources” could be spent to punish adults for cultivating up to six flowering plants.

Decriminalization 105

Decriminalization Cultivation Law State Laws 105

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations.

Legislation 161

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 161

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Click here to email your Representative and urge them to support this important legislation. California.

Legislation 176

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 176

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. California. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident?

Legislation 134

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 134

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. California. CA resident? CT resident?

Legislation 134

Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 134

NORML

MAY 31, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed multiple cannabis reform bills into law that regulate cannabis delivery services and social consumption spaces, and reduce criminal penalties for the possession of large quantities of cannabis. AL resident?

Legislation 110

Legislation Access Banking Hemp 110

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

(The following letter was recently sent to local legislators.). Proposition 64 changed state law to legalize adult non-medical use of marijuana, created a system for regulating non-medical marijuana businesses, imposed taxes on marijuana, and changed penalties for marijuana-related crimes. Source: [link].

Legislation 98

Legislation Cultivation Safety State Laws 98

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Cannabis regulation efforts are usually sold to voters or legislators with the express promise that a state will be able to milk the new industry for all it’s got through cannabis taxes. But California is a prime example of failed policy which legislators and regulators seem intent on making worse. Don’t believe me?

Retail 113

Retail Legislation Cultivation Oil 113

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. The bipartisan legislative group was appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones in July. View original article.

Legislation 77

Legislation Legalization Policy Cannabis 77

Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

The Illinois high court has rejected a request to permit further licensing for craft cannabis cultivators for the state’s adult-use marijuana program, which launched in January 2020. Craft cannabis cultivation typically involves growing cannabis in small batches, and the farming practices used are organic and sustainable.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Cannabis Safety State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A state law signed by Gov. This is a high-resource-use industry, and it doesn’t have to be,” said state Rep. “It It definitely puts Illinois at or near the top in terms of state policies for energy and environmental performance for cultivation facilities,” he said. NPR ( St Louis Public Radio) report.

Legislation 55

Legislation State Laws Collective Cultivation 55

The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The House bill would also provide an excise tax at the rate of 10% of the sale price of the sale or transfer of cannabis from a cannabis cultivation facility to a retail cannabis store or cannabis product manufacturing facility.

Legislation 85

Legislation Marijuana Policy Recreational 85

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

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.

Programs 124

Programs Banking Marijuana Conditions 124

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy. Legal Possession Limits: Patients have the right to possess a certain amount of medical cannabis, as determined by state regulations.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2021

The proposed ordinance is in response to state legislation. 21 — 180 days from the adoption of the state law — to create any local enforcement structure. Towns that do not act by then will be governed by the state’s law. Towns that do not act by then will be governed by the state’s law.

Cultivation 105

Cultivation Retail Packaging Business 105

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. On January 16 , join Delaware NORML at 10:30am at the 2nd Floor Senate Hearing Room – Legislative Hall in Dover.

Legislation 130

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Policy 130

Veriheal

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Most New Yorkers can now safely indulge in cannabis without fear of being fired, Bank of America is under fire for closing the account of an authorized cannabis research institute, and proposed legislation could help Washington, D.C. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) released a statement praising the move.

Banking 99

Banking DEA Recreational Packaging 99

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Today, we cover Nebraska. 2-501 et seq.), ” NE St. § ” NE St. §

Hemp 67

Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 67

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This article reviews cannabis laws in effect in Southern states, cannabis laws that will go into effect in the future, and examines states that haven’t passed legislation legalizing cannabis. By way of quick background, here are a few of the Southern states who have implemented cannabis legislation.

Law 52

Law Programs Cultivation Dispensary 52

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Some examples of plant-touching businesses include: Cultivation and breeding: Cultivators and breeders are essential parts of the industry. In these states, a dispensary can’t also operate a cultivation facility — this restriction is intended to prevent monopolies from forming so business remains fair.

Business 81

Business Supply Chain Dispensary Edibles 81

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. 31 deadline kicks in. An adult can smoke at home, that’s their decision,” said Monaghan.

Dispensary 87

Dispensary Retail Consumption Cultivation 87

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Any potential expansion of patient rights would likely depend on future legislative changes and developments in the state’s approach to medical marijuana. However, MMJ cultivation is subject to strict regulations and oversight by state authorities to ensure compliance with the law.

Law 52

Law Dispensary Clinical Trials Programs 52

NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. It now awaits consideration by the U.S. California.

Legislation 164

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 164

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The law created the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) , which is generally responsible for regulating the medical cannabis program, including licensing facilities that process, transport, test, or dispense medical cannabis. The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

He then went even further, describing the Colorado case that the Court declined to hear as a prime example of the fact that marijuana businesses do not experience “equal treatment” under the law. Raich , in which it held that Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce authorized it “to prohibit the local cultivation and use of marijuana.”

Policy 105

Policy Cultivation Recreational Legislation 105

Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.” Kathy Hochul signed legislation establishing a conditional cultivation and processing recreational licensing structure. Murphy is also “open-minded” to permitting a home cultivation option for consumers in the foreseeable future.

Recreational 52

Recreational Cultivation Conditions Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The NYSBA actually issued 3 separate determinations, each of which is incorporated into the New York Rules of Professional Rules of Conduct for attorneys: First, attorneys may now ethically provide legal services to assist clients in compliance with New York’s recreational marijuana law (the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act).

Business 105

Business Recreational State Laws Law 105

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Unfortunately, the language was not included in the final legislation that was implemented. 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.”.

Legalization 98

Legalization Marijuana State Laws Legislation 98

The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it. Legislators will have to categorize CBD oil. Georgia should have clearer answers after the 2019 legislative session. The lack of clear guidelines is frustrating workers.

Oil 70

Oil CBD Legislation Hemp 70

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.” Half In, Half Out. 08/05/2021. Raich, 545 U. 1, 5 (2005). In 2009, Congress enabled Washington D.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation State Laws Policy Business 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”).

CBD 75

CBD Food Clinical Trials Pets 75

MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Understanding West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Act The Medical Cannabis Act in West Virginia establishes the framework for the state’s medical marijuana program, providing comprehensive regulations for cultivation, distribution, and patient access to medical cannabis.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Programs Legalization Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Tracy Pennycuick (R), the legislation, titled the Public Heath Benefits of Psilocybin Act, would establish “a framework for research in this Commonwealth to discover innovative methods to optimize the public health benefits of psilocybin.” Please join us in cosponsoring this legislation, thank you. Led by Rep. Jennifer O’Mara.

Therapy 52

Therapy Clinical Trials Treatment Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST. This bill would state that MAUCRSA does not prohibit a licensee from manufacturing, distributing, or selling products that contain industrial hemp or cannabinoids, extracts, or derivatives from industrial hemp, if the product complies with all applicable state laws and regulations.

Hemp 52

Hemp Supply Chain Digestion Agriculture 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer have introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs.

Programs 63

Programs Legislation Compliance Compliance 63