Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa , which focuses on cannabis legal services, plans to hang a shingle in New York, considered an emerging market since voters approved adult recreational use last year. Medicinal marijuana became legal there in 2014. Other employees are expected to come on board later.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports. Lawmakers sent a bill to the governor’s desk to set up a regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD sales that also removes the ban on smokable hemp products, and they also approved a measure to require hospitals to permit medical marijuana use by certain patients. Read full article at .

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Veriheal

JUNE 1, 2023

Cattle Farmers and Hemp Growers Seek Hemp-Based Feed Animal farmers and hemp product manufacturers have campaigned for authorities to approve hempseed cake as a regulated ingredient for animal feed production. For many thousand years , hemp has been a notable source of fiber, medicine, and food (oil and seed).

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Only Bahamian citizens age 21 and older, or an established legal entity, would be allowed to apply for five licenses to handle cannabis at a cost of $10,000 each, according to the Medicinal Cannabis Bill, 2021 obtained exclusively by The Nassau Guardian this week.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 19, 2022

As the BVI continues to be locked in dialogue with the United Kingdom for the assent of its long-delayed Cannabis Licensing Act, St Vincent and the Grenadines has been granted permission to export medical marijuana. The Vincentian government announced that the country would export its first shipment of medicinal cannabis to Europe.

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 10, 2024

Once you’ve received your medical marijuana card from a licensed doctor , you may visit and purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries. Note that you may only purchase from a dispensary once you have your medical marijuana card in Arkansas. Additionally, in Arkansas, dispensaries are grouped into Zones based on locations.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. Actions to Take.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

California has long been a pioneer in the field of medical marijuana, and its MMJ laws have continued to evolve over the years. For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fact #1: The two main active ingredients in cannabis are FDA approved. The primary active ingredients in cannabis are both FDA approved — just not in cannabis. The FDA has approved (separate) drugs with the active ingredients THC and CBD. . Which is one of the things that makes cannabis so unique as a medicine.).

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Actions to Take.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This was a big week for marijuana in Congress. The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup!

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SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

The tribal council for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voted on Thursday to approve an ordinance that legalizes medical marijuana on tribal lands. The move by the council will make the tribe’s sovereign lands the only place within the state’s borders where marijuana can be legally possessed.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE. Actions to Take.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Being familiar with Ohio medical marijuana dispensary locations is crucial for patients who have MMJ cards and need to purchase products. The Buckeye State has made significant strides in providing access to medical marijuana, with a growing number of dispensaries across the state.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 11, 2021

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s lower chamber approved a marijuana legalization bill Wednesday, setting the country on the path to becoming one of the world’s largest legal marijuana markets. Deputies approved the legislation in general terms, but continued debating details late into the night. kilograms).

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. Your Highness, Carly. AR resident?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, rejected applicants, medical marijuana advocates and patients are voicing their concerns over the controversial decision-making process. . Much of the information contained in heavily redacted applications was blacked out, leaving many people to wonder exactly why certain applicants were approved and others dismissed.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York announced that marijuana legalization language will no longer appear in his budget proposal.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland has made significant strides in recent years when it comes to medical marijuana. With a growing number of MMJ dispensaries, a comprehensive set of laws, and a streamlined process for obtaining a medical marijuana card, the state has become a hub for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

As we have explained in previous blog posts ( here and here ), the FDA currently treats the sale and marketing of CBD-infused food and dietary supplement in interstate commerce as unlawful because CBD was approved as a drug by the agency before it was marketed as a food or a dietary supplement. REGULATORS. HEALTH AND CONSUMER ADVOCATES.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Nearly a year after the passage of Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA), New York state authorities are only now starting the process of crafting a regulation structure for commercial cultivation, processing and sale. That free-for-all may soon be over. Albany’s News 10 reports that on Feb.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. And officials in San Francisco, California are considering a proposal to allow marijuana to be socially consumed and sold at temporary events.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Operates as a hybrid health insurance carrier and, the nation’s first health carrier offering cannabis that is included in health plans for recreational and medicinal users. Similar to cigarette taxes , except instead of taxing per pack of cigarettes the tax is based on the weight of the marijuana product. Future Tax on Weight-based.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

In November 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64 to enact a regulated, adult-use cannabis market in the Golden State. Realizing this need, California lawmakers passed the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) in 2017. . Geoffrey Lawrence. Managing Director. Introduction.

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Puff Puff Post

JUNE 5, 2019

For most cultures, the use of cannabis as a medicine can be traced back to thousands of years ago. As time started to pass by, the healing theories of marijuana plants were quickly replaced by those of big pharmaceutical companies. For the Chinese , early uses have been reported dating back to 2700 B.C., Legalization of medical use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

Lara said the California Department of Insurance will use its discretion in deciding whether to issue licenses to those with cannabis-related convictions in support of Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, approved by voters in 2016. We’re still going to vet every license,” Lara said. Commercial General Liability.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 29, 2019

Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, has slammed the door on a proposal by an Australia-based company for Samoa to look into the cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Tuilaepa informed Mr. Muliaina the idea of cultivating cannabis for medicinal purposes will not materialise in Samoa.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

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. Hemp seed powder. Hemp protein.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

A landmark moment for the UK’s cannabis industry occurred this week when the first bulk shipments of marijuana were imported into Britain since legislation changed in November. “Aurora continues to grow its international footprint, which now includes the UK, a country with a population of approximately 66 million people.”

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Puff Puff Post

JANUARY 1, 2020

As cannabis legalisation spreads, research has found considerable use in for cannabis in medicine. Acceptance of Medicinal Cannabis. Approved Cannabinoid-Based Medications. The FDA approved the THC-based drugs Dronabinol and Nabilone to treat extreme weight loss and nausea due to chemotherapy.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

According to ABS-CBN News , Colombian officials estimate that the country’s medical marijuana sales could be worth $6 billion – emphasis on “could.”. Because while the potential is there, the country’s regulatory framework – although justifiable like any regulated market – represents a huge bottleneck that may stifle the industry’s potential.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

California established the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) through Senate Bill 420 (Vasconcellos, 2003) which increased access to medical cannabis for qualifed patients and primary caregivers and provided protections from prosecution for the possession and cultivation of medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Resolution of the Supreme Court on the medicinal use of cannabis. In the social agenda, he said that among their priorities is the General Law for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis and said: “We want to issue in September the General Law for the Regulation and Control of Marijuana or Indica Cannabis, its scientific name.”.

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Puff Puff Post

JANUARY 1, 2020

As cannabis legalisation spreads, research has found considerable use in for cannabis in medicine. Acceptance of Medicinal Cannabis. Approved Cannabinoid-Based Medications. The FDA approved the THC-based drugs Dronabinol and Nabilone to treat extreme weight loss and nausea due to chemotherapy.

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MJ Business Attorneys

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Is it inherently Texan to legalize marijuana? Lisa Pittman is one of the first attorneys in Texas to specialize in medical marijuana law. This is a conversation we had, condensed for clarity, about what it's like to get involved in Texas' slow-growing world of medical marijuana and the drug's future here.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 19, 2019

In November of 2018, the United Kingdom finally made medical marijuana available through their National Health Service (NHS) – one of the country’s publicly-funded healthcare systems. As North America and some of Europe have made major progress getting a solid framework up and running, the U.K. still has some major ground to cover.

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