Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

. – Today, ahead of the 50th anniversary—on June 17—of when President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs,” Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) unveiled the Drug Policy Reform Act (DPRA), alongside the Drug Policy Alliance, which has been a strategic partner on the development of the legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). By Allison Campbell.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

The California legislation that would decriminalize some psychedelic substances under state law, Senate Bill 519, was approved in a 5-3 vote by the State Assembly’s Public Safety Committee in a June 29th hearing. Decriminalizing psychedelics is one important step in that direction. They write. Read more at.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S. Now, a psychedelic-focused bill aimed at reforming laws surrounding psychedelics further in the state has successfully qualified for the November ballot. city to do so. Colorado could legalize psychedelics.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., DEA and the Controlled Substances Act.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

On the other side of the country our nation’s capital has its own ballot initiative on psychedelics, Initiative 81, formally known as the Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020. Psilocybin remains a Schedule 1 drug, meaning the DEA says it has a high likelihood of abuse and no accepted medical use – just like marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Should President Biden wish to acknowledge the political, economic, and moral realities surrounding cannabis policy, and fulfill the promises he made on the campaign trail, this report lays out a clear roadmap for how to do so.”. Number one, I think we should decriminalize marijuana, period. We’re beyond that.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2021

Today, adult use of cannabis, which is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), is legal in 18 states, and the medical use of cannabis is legal in 37 states, though cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Decriminalization of Cannabis, Recognition of State law Controlling Cannabis.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers have taken a big step in understanding the connection between using psychedelics and feeling connected to nature in a study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy, and Law on Oct. Study findings indicated that those who had previously taken LSD and psilocybin reported a greater sense of “nature relatedness.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

Clinton’s drug policy record while in office has been widely criticized by advocates. He also rejected requests to lift a federal ban on harm reduction policies like syringe exchange programs.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 26, 2019

And low THC cannabis oil was legalized in Kansas , which otherwise has some of the most restrictive laws in the country. The state’s Agriculture Department clarified that hemp and CBD in food or cosmetics is illegal under both state and federal law. We predicted (correctly – see below) the Senate’s disinterest here.

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The Joint Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

As Canadian legalization has demonstrated, there is a lot of value in both decriminalizing marijuana and profiting from its commodification. . This is partly due to the heavy involvement of the DEA throughout the production process. The biggest change to come out of the recent change was the improved negligence violation policy.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 31, 2022

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. Congressman Earl Blumenauer on federal cannabis law and policy going back to 2017. The post Canna Law Blog Cited by U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But despite increasing acceptance by the public, and commercial investment in psychedelic therapies, aging federal laws stem the flow of vital research. Research was permitted in the mid-20th century, until the law stepped in. cities and the State of Oregon have decriminalized or legalized psilocybin. The first is legislative.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2022

The Warren-Booker letter , dated October 6, 2021, advocates for DEA to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act— which would decriminalize the plant at the federal level. Congressman Earl Blumenauer on federal cannabis law and policy going back to 2017. We’d like to think so.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

President Joe Biden has officially signed a marijuana research bill into law. The law gives the U.S. The law gives the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is now mandated to approve applications to be manufacturers of marijuana-derived, FDA-approved drugs under the bill.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. There are questions about the logistics of opening and running one of these types of businesses, given the complex interplay of laws and regulations promulgated by bodies from the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% Call to Action.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In his announcement, President Biden said, “Federal law currently classifies marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances. While many of his contenders wanted decriminalization or even legalization, Biden campaigned on moving marijuana to schedule II.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and federal government draw closer to moving cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance , more groups have begun to put their weight behind the movement. One of the main reasons they cited for doing so is due to the varying differences in laws between the state and federal levels. “We

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is currently considering the rescheduling of cannabis from its current Schedule I classification, where it is ranked alongside heroin as an extremely abusive substance. This action aligns with the ongoing efforts for reform.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This bill also directs the DEA to register manufacturers and distributors of CBD or marijuana for commercial production of an approved drug that contains marijuana or its derivative. The States Reform Act defers states’ rights for the legalization of cannabis and does not require any form to change or modify its laws on the drug.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. First, State Senator Jeff Irwin re-introduced a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi on a statewide basis. consistent and accurate dosing).

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

federal law as a Schedule 1 drug puts us far behind our international partners and scientific competitors, including the U.K., As of this writing, cannabis remains a prohibited Schedule 1 drug, defined by the DEA as having “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” . Marijuana’s categorization under U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Mace’s bill, while decriminalizing cannabis completely and getting it off of schedule I, would also have the Feds regulate cannabis like alcohol while deferring ultimately to the states on licensing and other commercial regulations. The enforcement role moves from DEA to ATF. Age limits (21).

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As policies become more data-driven and progressive, cultivation and production technologies have continued to improve drastically over the past several years. The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Immediately, regulators in other states with newly legalized programs will seek to avoid similar pitfalls while striking an effective regulatory balance: Oregon’s unlimited license policy is an opposite example of what other states yet prefer to avoid. AUTHOR: Heather Allman.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

having served most recently as Co-Lead of the 60-lawyer Cannabis Practice Group for an AmLaw 100 law firm. State opt-out- States’ rights would be preserved with the authority of states to set their own marijuana policies and keep it illegal, but states would not be able to stop product from being transported through their state.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or also known as AOC, pointed out that both sides are coming together on issues concerning civil rights, policy and bringing an end to old drug prohibition laws. . House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or also known as AOC, pointed out that both sides are coming together on issues concerning civil rights, policy and bringing an end to old drug prohibition laws. . House Republicans supported her proposal to defund the DEA and divert those funds to opioid treatment programs. .

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The membership subsequently met with the USDA’s new Hemp Work Group, and White House officials that serve the President on agriculture and drug control policy. Senators) who joined the group in a spirited, interactive discussion on hemp public policy. The national media took notice of some of the highlights: Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.)

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 15, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

It’s time for the country to engage in this discussion and update our federal laws, not only to reflect popular wisdom, but science—but science.”. All cannabis transported across state lines shall, upon arrival, be subject to the operation and effect of the laws of that state. The Senate trio issued a joint statement Feb.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Wednesday that, “I support decriminalization at the federal level, and we’ll be introducing legislation with a few of my colleagues shortly.” Decriminalization, legalization,” Schumer said when asked. . “At It’s time to decriminalize marijuana nationally.”.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Drug policy reform advocates widely hailed the introduction of the bill, noting the historical significance of the Senate Majority Leader leading the charge to end prohibition. Maritza Perez, director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance , pointed out one issue her organization will be working to amend. Early criticism.

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