Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The Minnesota Lawyer continues… The department has decided that persons on parole, supervised release or conditional release may use the drug in accordance with state law, which includes registration. The DOC said through its spokesperson, Sarah Fitzgerald, that the change was a result of the change in state administration. However, the about-face came the day before a motion challenging the former policy was scheduled in Carver County District Court.

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Leafly

APRIL 4, 2019

“Even if you have had a green card for 20 years, you had better not work in any aspect of this industry and you better not use marijuana,” one immigration attorney said. The post Trump Administration Takes Aim at Legal Immigrants in Cannabis Industry appeared first on Leafly.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 4, 2019

New Mexico is set to see some sweeping changes to its medical cannabis law. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 406 into law which is the first major statutorial change to the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act since it was enacted in 2007. The Senate bill made broad changes to the program that range from allowing medical cannabis in schools to allowing licensed manufacturers to process home-grown medical cannabis.

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Leafly

APRIL 4, 2019

With hemp cultivation expected to skyrocket, outdoor cannabis farmers are concerned with how pollen draft will affect the viability of their crop. The post Is Legal Hemp About to Ruin America’s Outdoor Cannabis Crops? appeared first on Leafly.

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Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

Cannabis

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 4, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our weekly review starts in Georgia, where the governor is expected to sign a medical marijuana reform bill into law. The law will allow grow houses and production facilities in the state, which will be heavily regulated. Moving up the East Coast, you will doubtless recall that last week, New Jersey did not legalize recreational cannabis.

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The Fresh Toast

APRIL 4, 2019

It Looks Like Georgia Will Become The Next State To Legalize Medical Marijuana Sales This week the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill that would create a system for patients to purchase medical marijuana in the state. The post It Looks Like Georgia Will Become The Next State To Legalize Medical Marijuana Sales appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

APRIL 4, 2019

Leave the tourist traps behind and seek out authentic cannabis, cuisine, and culture in Jamaica’s most herb-friendly region. The post The Traveler’s Guide to Negril, Jamaica: Where Cannabis, Food, and Culture Meet appeared first on Leafly.

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Otherside Farms

APRIL 4, 2019

Justin Trudeau Government fulfills his electoral promise to authorize the recreational use of weed and will pardon those who are convicted of possession. Canada has become the second country in the world, after Uruguay, and the first among the member of the G-7 and also of the G-20, where the recreational use of weed is legal. Marijuana use was illegal in Canada since 1923.

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Leafly

APRIL 4, 2019

New Hampshire's House lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to legalize adult-use cannabis, but support appears to be waning and wouldn't be enough to override a promised veto. The post Legalization Bill Clears New Hampshire House, but Veto Expected appeared first on Leafly.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

California cannabis licensing has been quite a ride. If you’re in the cannabis licensing game in California, you know that it’s taking months and months to secure annual licensing from all three agencies overseeing the implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. To date, temporary licensing has propped up the industry.

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Leafly

APRIL 4, 2019

See inside Superette. The post Retail Guide: Superette Cannabis Store, Ottawa appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The legislation, House Bill 324 , licenses private companies and universities to grow medical marijuana. Then pharmacies and possibly dispensaries could sell it to the state’s 8,400 registered medical marijuana patients. The bill was in jeopardy until Gov. Brian Kemp helped broker a deal between House and Senate leaders who had struggled to strike a balance between providing access to legitimate patients while preventing illegal marijuana distribution.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 4, 2019

Allows registered patients to order products, manage profiles and connect with Company iOS and Android functionality Available for direct download at organigram.ca/app MONCTON, NB, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce the release of a cross-platform patient-focused mobile application (the […].

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

Matt Maurer writes. Matt is a Partner and the Vice-Chair of Torkin Manes LLP’s Cannabis Law Group. . “In what is the first conviction and sentence passed in Canada for violating the possession and distribution provisions of the Federal Cannabis Act, a Winnipeg man has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for possessing 85 grams of cannabis for the purpose of distribution.” Rodney Clayton Felix pleaded guilty earlier today to possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 4, 2019

Leading Global Cannabis Brand Taps Seasoned Operations Expert to Help Fuel Next Phase of Growth LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OG DNA Genetics (“DNA” or the “Company”), a globally recognized leading cannabis brand, today announced that Christopher Cohen will be joining the executive team as Chief Operating Officer. DNA is rapidly expanding […].

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The ABC report goes on to reveal. He was listening to a group, including two permanent legal U.S. residents, tell him the federal government is crushing their dreams of full citizenship and even threatening their ability to travel without fear of detention, all because of their employment in Colorado’s nearly two-decade-old legal marijuana industry.

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Cannabis Life Network

APRIL 4, 2019

This week on Expert Joints LIVE! Craig Ex welcomes Miranda and Debbie from The Bud Remedy, a dispensary located in Abbotsford, BC, to the show. Next, our friend Tha Big Puffa brings the tunes for Dab Time, while Craig debuts a brand new Chronic Cooking video… and we’ll get some more Grow Tips from Pedro […]. The post The Bud Remedy – Expert Joints LIVE appeared first on Cannabis News | Marijuana News | Medical Cannabis News.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

By: Jeffrey Backman, Esq. and Gregg Strock, Esq. . This article first appeared in New Cannabis Ventures on April 1, 2019. Welcome to the TCPA. “The what? TCPA? No, no, we don’t use a call center.”. This is the reaction of a cannabis executive – just this month – when we explained to him that his company’s texting practices could be exposing the business to massive liability under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”).

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 4, 2019

The Canada-wide marijuana shortage is old news, but the situation continues to send shockwaves through the up-and-coming legal industry. One such consequence – according to CBC News – involves the over 100 cannabis stores waiting to open once the shortage subsides. In order to move forward, they need a license from the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC).

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 4, 2019

FDA sent warning letters dated March 28 to three companies marketing CBD products with what FDA describes as “egregious and unfounded claims that are aimed at vulnerable populations.” The companies which received warning letters sell hemp oil, CBD soft gels, CBD crystal isolate and other related products.

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WeedAdvisor

APRIL 4, 2019

The stigma around cannabis, so it should come as no surprise that many Canadians are concerned about retail dispensaries affecting the value of their homes and businesses. According to B.C.’s local publication, Kamloops Matters , a good portion of Canadians are concerned that their properties will be affected by legal cannabis establishments. While this sentiment is understandable – if not expected – real estate experts assure us that our property values are safe and sound.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

Here’s the report pulled from a press release. House of Hemp hope to build on existing medical research and further explore the potential of cannabis as a healing plant. Limited evidence suggests cannabis can reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and reduce chronic pain and muscle spasms. Further there is a growing body of evidence that various forms of cannabis could help in the treatment of epilepsy and seizures, post-traumatic stress d

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

According to a study published in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences, marijuana consumers with Crohn’s disease who are seeking hospitalization possess fewer disease-related complications compared to those who don’t use cannabis. For the study a team of investigators from the John H. Stroger Hospital in Chicago, the SUNY Downstate Medical Centre in New York City, and the Digestive Disease Institute in Cleveland assessed the relationship between cannabis use and the prevale

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

Queensland patients will no longer have to obtain state approval to get their hands on medicinal cannabis. Qld Health Minister Steven Miles says medicinal cannabis will now be treated in the same way as prescription drugs. “This law change will significantly streamline the prescription process by removing state-level approval and will ensure patients have access to the treatment they need sooner,” he has told parliament.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation into law decriminalizing the possession of personal use amounts of cannabis. Senate Bill 323 , which takes effect on July 1, 2019, reduces first-time penalties for the possession of up to one-half ounce of cannabis from a criminal misdemeanor — punishable by up to 15 days in jail — to a ‘penalty assessment,’ punishable by a $50 fine.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports…… NORTHAMPTON — This week, the city of Northampton received $737,331.40 in revenue from recreational marijuana sales at New England Treatment Access. But Mayor David Narkewicz doesn’t want people to make too much of these early numbers. “Obviously, we’re going to err on the side of caution,” said Narkewicz, who noted that the monies were collected when there were fewer recreational marijuana dispensaries open in the Bay State.

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Democratic Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed legislation today legalizing the personal possession of marijuana by adults, and establishing regulations governing the plant’s commercial production and retail sale. Guam is a US territory with an estimated population of 165,000 people. Upon signing the measure into law, the Governor announced : “We must regulate this illicit drug that is the most widely used drug in our society.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

China’s Global Times reports… Huaren Pharmaceutical, based in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, said Wednesday that it has teamed up with a biotechnology company in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province to produce industrial cannabis in greenhouses, which could be the first such base in China for cannabis cultivation. Huaren said the Yunnan company will support it in terms of technology to ensure the joint venture can obtain all the necessary licenses, but it warned th

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NORML

APRIL 4, 2019

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Representatives David Joyce (R-OH) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), have reintroduced The Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act of 2019. This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. “The majority of states now regul

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

CNA report… A super-wealthy construction scion who ran a pro-marijuana platform ahead of Thailand’s election has emerged as a highly courted candidate as two main parties need his allegiance – and party seats – after the disputed vote. The Bhumjaithai Party – meaning “Thai Pride” – is fronted by mega-wealthy Anutin Charnvirakul, an amateur pilot, son of a construction tycoon and unlikely proponent of the medical benefits of marijuana.

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