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. House Judiciary Committee.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Many more countries have decriminalized marijuana for recreational use in various amounts, and a few have straight up “legalized” recreational marijuana. Canada legalized legislatively at the federal level, with no meaningful judicial involvement. There will be strict packaging regulations, à la Canada. In the U.S.,

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In recent years, jurisdictions throughout the area have softened their stance on the plant, largely through policies that have decriminalized simple possession and established robust programs for medical cannabis use and sales. The trend began in Jamaica, which set off a chain reaction in 2015. So things are changing.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. The grants from this program may also be used to further support the social and economic equity program. ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17, 2020 – PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew M.

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SMPL

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. The next stop for the legislation will be the Senate floor. Tim Melson (R) sponsored both versions of the legislation and served as chairman of the review panel.

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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 package includes three separate bills. But the details of legalization were left up to state legislators. The new laws follow last November’s statewide vote to legalize cannabis for all adults.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. Days later, the Chief Deputy announced that the cite and release program will be put on hold, without further details. AL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP advocates for robust regulation regarding labeling and child-proof packaging of all marijuana and cannabinoid products. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hemp Production Program, removing hemp from the Controlled Substances Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The initiative also helped amplify the ongoing restorative justice, community business incubator and education and workforce development programming facilitated by Cresco Labs’ SEED (Social Equity & Educational Development) initiative. and FloraCal Farms. Learn more about Cresco Labs at www.crescolabs.com. Forward Looking Statements.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Some states that have passed recreational or medical marijuana legislation are still negotiating the details for implementing these programs. Mississippi passed legislation in 2020 to create a medical program. Establish social equity programs for cannabis entrepreneurs.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2019

A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. Once the Cannabis Compliance Board is in place, it may be less common to see so many divergent pieces of marijuana legislation. Pilot program for banking. They write.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 9, 2022

In Steve’s eyes (and now in ours after this conversation with Steve) New York is leading the charge in terms of progressive cannabis legislation, and the rest of the world would do well to take note! The main takeaway for me was that he really loves the program, is very supportive of this legislation that’s been written.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 9, 2022

In Steve’s eyes (and now in ours after this conversation with Steve) New York is leading the charge in terms of progressive cannabis legislation, and the rest of the world would do well to take note! The main takeaway for me was that he really loves the program, is very supportive of this legislation that’s been written.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 27, 2022

The Act establishes a new independent regulatory body, the Cannabis Control Commission (the “Commission”), which will be responsible for overseeing the adult-use and medical cannabis programs in Rhode Island. The Commission will be comprised of 3 commissioners to be appointed by the Governor. Product Manufacturer or Wholesaler.

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NORML

MAY 10, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit osteopaths to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Governor Eric Holcomb (R) of Indiana and Governor Ned Lamont (D) of Connecticut signed industrial hemp legislation into law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 4, 2019

States continue to expand their legal cannabis markets, with Maine formally adopting rules for adult-use cannabis sales, New Hampshire passing a law allowing physicians assistants to prescribe medical cannabis, and New Jersey soon to sign legislation expanding access to medical cannabis. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Hemp and CBD.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2020

xii] They are “statutory”; in other words: Whether and to what extent deductions shall be allowed depends upon legislative grace; and only as there is clear provision therefor can any particular deduction be allowed. The CCUA, the Court explained, did not decriminalize marijuana in California. The Tax Court Provides Some Context.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

per-package limit.). ” Cooperatives and gifting would be banned in the medical marijuana program. Other states, including Massachusetts, have social-equity programs that aim to include minorities in the fledgling industry, and we urge Rhode Island to consider similar initiatives. squares would conform to the 100-mg.-per-package

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2019

While the strong Florida medical marijuana Crusaders marched forward, the state itself and the legislators who comprise the Rear Battalion lost some footing. . NORML Outreach Director Kevin Mahmalji reported that one Florida Municipality Is Considering Marijuana Decriminalization Measure. What are the associated implications?

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Wolf, who is a second-term governor, packaged his announcement with a call to the Republican-controlled Legislature to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana and allow the expungement of past convictions of nonviolent and small marijuana-related crimes.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

As more countries legalize or decriminalize the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and use of cannabis, companies across a variety of industries are looking for opportunities to capitalize on this emerging market. Selinger cites software, point-of-sale systems, and packaging as areas that are thriving in the state.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“I think everyone is behind social reformation and all the causes around expungement and decriminalization and so forth. In MPP’s formal comments , as well as those submitted by USCC , both organizations are critical of certain aspects of the legislation. I don’t think there’s any issue with that. Tax Structure. Now that the Sept.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Federal Legislative Victories. ” Director’s Statement.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 17, 2021

Critics say the bill’s glaring flaws—including banning any logos on packaging, as well as any advertising—could be amended in the Montana House and Senate by May 11. “I Decriminalization went into effect on January 1 as part of Initiative 190. Edibles will be capped at 10 milligrams per piece, and at 100mg per package. (A

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

The 163-page Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) aims to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances; tax and regulate cannabis at the federal level; and grant states the power to keep or administer their own oversight programs. . “This is cannabis common sense,” Wyden said during the press conference.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 1, 2021

. — New Mexico is joining a wave of states that are legalizing recreational marijuana as its Democrat-dominated Legislature sent a package of cannabis bills Wednesday to a supportive governor. . Gary Johnson challenged taboos against decriminalization in defiance of Republican allies. Medical since 2007. Tax rate of 12%, rising to 18%.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2022

In light of these attitudes, it’s no surprise that the US House of Representatives recently passed a bill to federally decriminalize cannabis. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) is currently leading a push to include it in a sweeping package intended to help resolve the country’s ongoing supply chain issues.

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