Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

As states across the country develop regulated cannabis programs, more and more are incorporating social equity programs. Illinois’ new adult-use cannabis law, for example, made waves for its broad social equity program. Others will probably follow in the future.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2022

POSTED IN ALABAMA , MEDICAL MARIJUANA , STATE LAW DEVELOPMENTS. For many, it feels like Alabama’s medical cannabis program has been a work in progress for years. The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners, which issues rules for licensed practitioners and physicians, issued its final rules in March 2022.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

In other words, from the inception, these programs were designed in large part to raise revenue for the state. And the state does so by funneling money out of the nascent industry in an extremely aggressive way – which is why I (only sort of hyperbolically) called this theft last year. I am not kidding there.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

I’ve written about the various hemp laws in California and how confusing they are previously (see here and here ). The reality is that California is far behind many other states when it comes to hemp. There is actual law on the books for cultivation, but it mostly sat there for a few years and is only now coming to light.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

(the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, today announced an amendment to the lease agreement with its significant tenant related to its cultivation facility located in Chino Valley, Arizona. Transaction Highlights.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re exploring the legal rights of MMJ patients in Missouri, the significance of advocating for their interests, legal protections available, the state’s medical cannabis regulations, the role of MMJ patient advocacy groups, and the success stories that highlight the impact of advocacy efforts.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Today, more than one in five Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of marijuana is legal under state statute. These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Hurting Georgians are waiting.”.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

Conditional adult use cultivator and processors licenses were approved. The OCM will develop a license application process and open the program as soon as possible. The medical cannabis program has expanded. Anyone legally allowed to prescribe a controlled substance can now prescribe cannabis under state law.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

To summarize my earlier post, the state will allow cultivators to apply for larger licenses than were previously available. One of the key issues here though – which state law mandated years ago – was that large license holders couldn’t own testing labs, microbusinesses, and distributors.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

County plans to allow the following businesses in in its borders in 2023: 25 retail, 25 delivery, 10 cultivation (indoor or mixed light only), 10 distribution, and 10 testing licenses. That general tax will go to the County’s general fund, and will be earmarked for a variety of County needs and programs.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

10 cultivation (indoor or mixed light only). Cultivation : $7/sf of canopy (indoor artificial light). $4/sf Cultivation : $10/sf of canopy (indoor artificial light). $7/sf The County notes that, regarding the max increases, the tax rates for cultivation will be adjusted annually to reflect inflation in 2027. 25 delivery.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

Luckily, “compassionate care” programs are still common, and patients who are in need still have avenues to find a helping hand. Even with legal medical mariuaana programs in 36 states and the District of Columbia, patients can still face access problems for the following reasons: Economic issues.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 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. Eliminates the plant tagging system to tax plants cultivated for personal use. New Hampshire. RI resident? VA resident?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 13, 2021

Colorado’s first-ever cannabis business program will be available this fall . The Control Board would also accept a medical marijuana card from out of state or tribal nation where medical marijuana is legal. . But do note, people who leave tribal land with their purchases would be subject to state laws. Video Transcript.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

County plans to allow the following businesses in in its borders in 2023: 25 retail, 25 delivery, 10 cultivation (indoor or mixed light only), 10 distribution, and 10 testing licenses. That general tax will go to the County’s general fund, and will be earmarked for a variety of County needs and programs. with over 9 million residents.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

In the current two cases, Ton Thai Le and Linh Ngoc Tran were among the 31 co-defendants whom prosecutors charged as part of a drug trafficking organization involved in the illegal cultivation of marijuana. Rather, the department collects them to fund and administer government programs. The defendants disagreed.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Existing law governs the cultivation of industrial hemp in this state and establishes a registration program administered by county agricultural commissioners and the Department of Food and Agriculture for growers of industrial hemp, hemp breeders, and established agricultural research institutions, as defined.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep. Patient enrollment was not the only area in which medical cannabis programs grew since last year.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The Maryland facility is already cultivating over 15 strains of flower under the Kind Tree brand and is now launching manufactured form factors of Kind Tree vapes and half gram pre-rolls. Additional cultivation capacity, brands and formulations will come online in the second half of this year.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

At the same time, to assist cannabis cultivators and other cannabis licensees with economic survival and product recognition as well as establishing more comprehensive standards for product quality, individual states have contemplated pseudo-organic certification programs under state law (like Washington State ).

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ( CDTFA ) is the California cannabis agency that oversees state-level cannabis taxation. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. In 2022, that all changed when the state adopted tax reforms.

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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

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

As we wrote back in early 2019, the prohibition on interference ONLY applied to hemp cultivated under the 2018 Farm Bill. To be fair, the USDA did issue an opinion in mid-2019 that stated that states/tribes could not prohibit the interstate transport of hemp produced under the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has awarded nearly $100 million in grant funding through the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program. View the grant amounts awarded and read a summary of each jurisdiction’s proposal: Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program (cannabis.ca.gov).

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

We’ll cover a host of topics, but will start with the 2014 Farm Bill, which first allowed for the legal cultivation of industrial hemp for research purposes. Under the 2014 Farm Bill, state departments of agriculture and universities could undertake agricultural pilot programs to permit the cultivation of hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

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. The Commission’s letter is worth reading. producers and consumers.'”

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland Medical Cannabis Regulations The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) plays a central role in regulating all aspects of the state’s medical marijuana program. These regulations cover licensing of dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and processing centers, as well as product testing and quality control.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Timely renewal is crucial to maintaining legal access to medical marijuana, and it ensures that patients can continue to benefit from its therapeutic properties in accordance with California state law. MMJ Caregiver Rules and Regulations in California In California, caregivers play a crucial role in the medical marijuana program.

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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.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

In his claims, originally brought in Federal Court but ultimately adjudicated on the merits in arbitration, Nielsen failed to disclose that he had pled guilty to a four-count felony indictment in the State of Arkansas for the blatantly illegal marijuana cultivation and production operation he ran out of his home.

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