SpeedWeed

JULY 21, 2021

RELATED: A Snapshot of Nevada’s Cannabis Retail Market: Q&A with the Nevada Dispensary Association. The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. Then, it’s ebbed and flowed.”.

Cultivation 52

Cultivation Legislation Dispensary Packaging 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization presents an opportunity to address historical injustices associated with cannabis prohibition, particularly concerning marginalized communities disproportionately affected by past enforcement policies. Additionally, legalization generates jobs in regulatory and compliance roles, such as inspectors and compliance officers.

Legalization 52

Legalization Access Programs Education 52

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

medical cannabis providers), including Acreage Holdings, PharmaCann, Green Thumb Industries and Curaleaf, two potential retail dispensary applicants and a medical cannabis practitioner. Thus, as of this writing, only four licensed adult-use retail dispensaries are open in the entire State of New York.11

Retail 73

Retail Dispensary Programs Cannabis 73

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

Legalization 52

Legalization Collective Education Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

The governor included in a budget proposal he released this week that he “supports cannabis tax reform and plans to work with the Legislature to make modifications to California’s cannabis tax policy to help stabilize the market.” It is my goal to look at tax policy to stabilize the market.”

Collective 52

Collective Policy Safety Treatment 52

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

Policy 40

Policy Chronic Pain Collective Cannabis 40

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. million) | Tax rate: 15% wholesale, 15% special retail. Colorado’s 15% wholesale excise tax and its 15% special retail tax do not apply to those sales.

Collective 52

Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1663, to allow for the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults. New Hampshire. NH resident? NH resident?

Legislation 159

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 159

MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Understanding these multifaceted policies is crucial for grasping the complex evolution of medical marijuana in the US.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Chronic Pain Patients Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Whatever the merits of Raich when it was decided, federal policies of the past 16 years have greatly undermined its reasoning,” Thomas wrote. He wrote : “Whatever the merits of Raich [were] when it was decided, federal policies of the past 16 years have greatly undermined its reasoning. 20-645_9p6b.

Cultivation 59

Cultivation Legalization Marijuana Law 59

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

The Pacific Daily News reports on measures that Guam authorities want to take to stop cheating on taxes and ensure the safety of cannabis products sold in Guam. Those who operate recreational cannabis businesses should be restricted to only one type of business— cultivation, manufacturing or retail — Cannabis Control Board members said.

Safety 59

Safety Retail Cultivation Recreational 59

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. per square-foot for cultivation area and 8% of receipts for other marijuana activities, generating an estimated $1.5 – $3 million per year to be used locally.

Retail 84

Retail Cultivation Business Decriminalization 84

The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Wider marijuana use will require employers to take action to ensure safe work environments for their employees, especially in safety sensitive settings. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. In Senate bill, SB0007 , the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act , is lengthy and comprehensive.

Legislation 85

Legislation Marijuana Policy Recreational 85

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

As Marijuana Business Daily noted in their overview of the successful initiatives, “as of June, only 168 of California’s 540 cities and counties allowed for any type of legal MJ retail operations, and many of those don’t allow adult-use retail, only medical.” for outdoor cultivators, and 2% for testing labs. Ojai: Measure G.

Retail 52

Retail Cultivation Decriminalization Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Working with clients in cultivation, processing and retail, each firm offers services like state compliance, audits, staff training and assistance with certifications from current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), quality management (ISO 9001) and food safety (ISO 22000) and Organic. About Allay Consulting. About iComply.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Our delivery policies and procedures will only bolster Massachusetts’ reputation as a role model for states looking to incorporate equity into cannabis legalization and ensure public safety.”. Any municipality that has notified the Commission that delivery may operate within its borders.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Safety Programs Packaging 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1648, to remove all criminal and civil penalties for the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana by adults.

Legislation 239

Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 239

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will perform applicant and licensee inspection of physical facilities, adherence to program regulations, development of guidance documents and statement of findings and other duties ensuring licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices. of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Programs 52

Programs Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

The bill would appropriate $2 million to a Cannabis Control Commission to launch administration of the law, with “priorities for the allocation of the remaining funds subject to appropriation,” starting with $100,000 annually to the Department of Safety for a drug monitoring initiative and data collection on health impacts.

Recreational 59

Recreational Safety Education Retail 59

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. doing business as Silver State Cultivation, for allegedly failing to properly remit tax payments.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The measure also calls on the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division , the state’s regulator of marijuana businesses, to “balance the amount of influence that the marijuana industry has” on pot-related policy and rulemaking. BILL SUMMARY. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. 2022 Regular Session.

Legislation 105

Legislation Seed-To-Sale Compliance Compliance 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CCB also approved 19 more adult-use cannabis conditional cultivator licenses, growing the total number of approved licenses to 242 from a pool of more than 300 applications. The application window for the adult-use cannabis conditional cultivator licenses closed on June 30, 2022.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Conditions Cannabinoids Programs 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

Legislation 162

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 162

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Other meeting highlights include the approval of an additional 41 conditional adult-use cultivator licenses as well as the appointment of Damian Fagon as Chief Social Equity Officer, discussed further below. Approval of Additional Conditional Adult-Use Cultivator Licenses. The application window for the program closes on June 30, 2022.

Conditions 52

Conditions Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 52

NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 420, permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1663, to allow for the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults.

Legislation 183

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Access 183

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

The measure would impose a civil penalty of $200 for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, as well as for the cultivation of up to two marijuana plants. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. ND resident? ND resident?

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

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. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : SB 165 was approved by the Senate on 3/12/20.

Legislation 186

Legislation Access Patients THC 186

PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. So, even though cannabis is legal recreationally in New York, medical patients are the only residents that are able to cultivate (grow) cannabis at home.

Programs 52

Programs Seed-To-Sale Cultivation Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 27, 2019

“While Canada has a lucrative opportunity with our head start in the nascent global cannabis industry, we need a public policy environment that will help maximize the full economic potential of the sector,” group co-chair and Chamber cannabis policy lead Ryan Greer said in the news release. Full Story at MJ Biz.

Policy 40

Policy Environment Retail Safety 40

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Update : HSB 244 was approved by the House Public Safety Committee on 3/7. The measure allows registered patients to use, possess, and cultivate specified quantities of medical marijuana.

Legislation 168

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 168

Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. As a result, Thai residents have gained access to many new jobs in cannabis hospitality, retail, and cultivation. Thailand became the first Asian country to legalize cannabis early last year.

Decriminalization 62

Decriminalization Treatment Therapy Legislation 62

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here, first, is the discussion paper published by the Tax Policy Bureau – Business Tax and Fee DivisionCalifornia Dept. Tax Policy Bureau – Business Tax and Fee Division. The next issue which we need to point out is a potential trap for small cultivators. Cultivators are initially responsible for the payment of CCT.

Cultivation 40

Cultivation Collective Business Dispensary 40

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”. Policy changes include: New Licenses. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. Hoffman said. Social Consumption Pilot Program.

Marijuana 40

Marijuana Safety Programs Retail 40

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

Legislation 105

Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. The 2021-2022 State Budget Bill consolidated the three cannabis agencies – the Bureau of Cannabis Control, CalCannabis, and Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch – into the DCC to try and streamline application processes.

Law 98

Law Supply Chain Banking Cultivation 98

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Home cultivation will first be allowed for medical cannabis patients, then for adults 21 and older. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) will create and enforce rules aimed at protecting public health and safety, preventing youth exposure, and avoiding diversion into the illegal market.

Legalization 66

Legalization Hybrid Cultivation Retail 66

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The Long Beach Collective Association (“ LBCA “), cannabis business owners, policy advocates, patients, consumers, and city officials came together to support the city’s legal cannabis business community to lower taxes. Lowering the tax rate will also help keep more jobs in Long Beach because it helps keep prices competitive.

Collective 59

Collective Policy Cannabis Cultivation 59