Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Massachusetts Medical & Recreational Marijuana Policy.

Compliance 59

Compliance Compliance Programs Seed-To-Sale 59

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Texas Medical Cannabis Program The Texas Medical Cannabis Program represents a pivotal development in the state’s approach to medicinal marijuana, acknowledging the therapeutic potential of cannabis for specific medical conditions.

Legalization 52

Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Conditions 52

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.

Law 52

Law Dispensary Clinical Trials Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FGW”), a company that has the conditional use approval necessary to operate a cannabis dispensary and related businesses located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. This dispensary will be neighborhood-oriented, including the hiring of local staff, the selection of local products and the promotion of community safety.”.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Cultivation Conditions Law 52

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.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Patients Legalization Access 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. However, the law remains restrictive, limiting access to medical cannabis compared to other states.

Law 52

Law Compliance Compliance Policy 52

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. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Happy 2022!

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Law Concentrates DEA 52

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? IN resident? NJ resident?

Legislation 245

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 245

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 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. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

Legislation 146

Legislation Decriminalization Edibles Patients 146

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. Update : LD 1621 is scheduled for a public hearing in the State House on 2/24/20 at 10am. GA resident? NH resident? VA resident?

Legislation 241

Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 241

Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. 20 million patient dispensary transactions.

Patients 108

Patients Legislation Programs Dispensary 108

SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

In January, the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy released a preliminary draft of rule changes to the medical program that officials said were “meant to align the program with state law.”. It’s overreaching on steroids. We’re trying to reach as many legislators as we can.”. Read more at Portland Press Herald ].

Business 52

Business Marijuana Policy Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. Regulated firms include cannabis production facilities, colleges and institutes of higher education, and dispensaries.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

Legalization 97

Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

SpeedWeed

JULY 8, 2021

Justice Thomas pointed out that the government has taken a hands-off policy towards state-legal medical cannabis businesses, even though federal law specifically prohibits marijuana in all forms. Congress has also specifically blocked the justice department from taking action against medical pot states for nearly a decade now.

Policy 52

Policy Dispensary Programs Cultivation 52

SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

The San Diego City Council is also considering licensing on-site consumption lounges , lifting a cap on dispensaries, and allowing for the operation of independent delivery services. “As Of the 36 dispensaries currently allowed by city regulations, only 23 have been approved, two of which have not yet opened.

Business 52

Business Programs Policy Dispensary 52

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

For some prospective marijuana dispensary owners in Arizona, class is now in session. It is a provision included in the ballot measure that voters in the state last year legalized recreational pot use for adults. Social equity class, that is. .

Business 52

Business Programs State Laws Dispensary 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. Regulated firms include cannabis production facilities, colleges and institutes of higher education, and dispensaries.

Compliance 105

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 105

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

Law 74

Law Chronic Pain Conditions Medicine 74

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of HR 1647.

Legislation 189

Legislation Access Patients THC 189

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. This program gives New Mexico an edge in the growth of cannabis infrastructure. 1, 2022.

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Ofc of Drug Control Policy: Low adolescent cannabis use rates threatened by legalization. Univ of Integrative Health: new program in Cannabis Science. Michigan To Phase Out Caregiver Sales To Dispensaries. House Dem leader said rollout of MMJ program has been atrocious. MMJ Program Sees Increase in Enrollment.

Hemp 95

Hemp Vaping Legislation Programs 95

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. STATE OF FLORIDA. DISPENSARIES . CANNABIS PRIMER.

Dispensary 76

Dispensary Patients Agriculture Conditions 76

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Additionally, TerrAscend will debut “Cookies Corners” in all three Apothecarium dispensaries in New Jersey. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. BOONTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS About Cookies. About TerrAscend.

Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The drafters of the CAOA seem to have forgotten that medical cannabis programs are what has brought us to this point, as there is almost no mention of medical cannabis in the CAOA aside from a small section where they propose Veterans Association doctors should be allowed to engage in the recommendation and discussion of medical cannabis.

Medicine 136

Medicine Patients Cannabis Access 136

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. Regulated firms include cannabis production facilities, colleges and institutes of higher education, and dispensaries.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 52

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Under existing law, only a handful of licensed dispensaries are permitted in the state. NH resident? NY resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 195

Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 195

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 16, 2021

“The process was relatively secretive for these companies to go out and apply for and receive these licenses,” Ryan Ralston, executive director of Peachtree NORML , told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. In 2015, Georgia legalized the possession of cannabis oil containing a maximum of 5% THC. In 2019, Gov. Trulieve GA Inc.,

Oil 52

Oil Dispensary Patients THC 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

This position is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations through application review, inspection and data reports, and regulatory compliance and enforcement. Regulated firms include cannabis production facilities, colleges and institutes of higher education, and dispensaries.

Compliance 66

Compliance Compliance Seed-To-Sale Data 66

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Medical marijuana (MMJ) programs are continuing to improve and expand across the country. The majority of US states now have some form of MMJ treatment available to their citizens, and each year new states are joining the medical marijuana revolution and implementing their own MMJ programs.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Treatment Safety Patients 52

The Joint Blog

MAY 11, 2020

We have summarized the program here: Summary of Program According to the college’s official website, “The two-year program based at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md.,

Research and Development 33

Research and Development Policy Programs Therapy 33

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. Licensed dispensaries are expected to be operational in Missouri by this spring. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. NH resident?

Legislation 160

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 160

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. About TerrAscend.

Cultivation 66

Cultivation Conditions Events State Laws 66

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 18, 2019

New Jersey recently responded to public demand to revise and expand its medical marijuana program to address issues such as supply scarcity, employment and hiring concerns, and geographic access problems. The Garden State’s Governor, Phil Murphy, signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) on July 2, 2019.

Law 40

Law Marijuana Education Safety 40

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Flower is forbidden in New York, even for patients in the state’s medical cannabis program. When New York started its medical program in 2014, Gov. Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based provider with dispensaries and cultivation sites in 23 states, pioneered the ground flower pod in New York in 2019. Ground Flower Pods.

Vaping 52

Vaping Patients Compliance Compliance 52

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies. Call us at 714-937-2050.

Policy 45

Policy Programs Banking History 45