Veriheal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

After nearly two years of success with recreational cannabis, New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to make some positive changes to cannabis laws in the state. Murphy stated in an Executive Order , “…of New Jersey’s nine million residents, only approximately 15,000 are able to participate in the State’s medical marijuana program.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

UC Hastings Law graduates Tanisha Gooch ’14 and Jeremy Schwartz ’18 work as leaders in the City of San Francisco’s Office of Cannabis. Two UC Hastings Law graduates are on the frontlines of regulating a growing multibillion-dollar cannabis industry in a city with storied history and connection to cannabis culture.

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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.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.” SCHOOL-USE.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With a growing recognition of its potential therapeutic benefits, Iowa has established a medical marijuana program to provide eligible patients with access to cannabis-based treatments. The Iowa medical marijuana program represents a significant step forward in providing patients with alternative treatment options.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Marijuana recently became legal in New York State. Now, The Office of Cannabis Management has released new updates to its medical cannabis program. As of October 5th, 2022 the program will allow certified medical marijuana patients and designated caregivers to cultivate (grow) their own plants at home. Growing Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

Janet E Jackim, Zuber Lawler LLP: The Arizona Medical & Adult Use Marijuana Programs. Within certain limits, Arizona confers legal immunity from criminal prosecution for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, and use of … Read More. Luckily, … Read More. Per the CDC, … Read More.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Health Effects of Cannabis Legalization in Michigan The health effects of cannabis legalization in Michigan encompass both potential benefits and risks for residents. Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 18, 2023

The possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis are all illegal and punishable by law. While medical cannabis laws were introduced in 2019, the program is still in its early stages. The government has stated that it intends to strictly regulate the industry to ensure public safety and prevent abuse.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The state has some of the strictest laws regarding marijuana possession, with any amount considered illegal. Medical Use and Eligibility Texas does have a limited medical marijuana program.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 23, 2024

(The Center Square) – Legalizing recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania has held legislative attention in recent years, but some problems still pester users in the medical marijuana program. Some clarity may soon come for the legal tensions between Second Amendment rights and state-approved marijuana use. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Legal marijuana sales are pushing local government budgets to new highs. Taxes from legal sales are a welcome boost to government bottom lines. The money is earmarked for public safety. He says, “The public safety component of our budget is our largest expenditure. Now we have a better idea of how much money.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

One such paradigm shift is the increasing acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana across various states. With a nuanced approach to medical marijuana laws, the state has embarked on a journey that seeks to balance patient well-being, regulatory oversight, and societal concerns.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. 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.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. The state also legalized the manufacture, distribution, and sale of consumable hemp products in the state, including CBD oil, CBD gummy bears, food and drinks containing CBD and CBD topical lotions and cosmetics in 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

As a measure to protect cannabis consumers from untested and unregulated product at unlicensed businesses, two Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion today aimed at implementing a county program that issues emblem placards to licensed cannabis businesses. ” Source: [link].

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2022

The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

ACS Laboratory Will Grant its Safety Seal to Any Product Testing Beyond the Minimum for a Full Panel of Tests. is pleased to launch its proprietary and trademarked Tested Safe Certified Seal program, which is endorsed by the American Cannabinoid Association. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug. BOCA RATON, Fla. , Aug.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 22, 2023

On November 8th, 2022, Maryland passed a new law legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older, opening up a whole new industry for the state. Here is a closer look at what legal cannabis may look like for patients and marijuana users in the state of Maryland. This applies to both medical and adult-use cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. They found that “the legalization of marijuana for adults is associated with improvements in police clearance rates for multiple types of violent crimes.”.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. This has resulted in widely varying defined legal guidelines and consequences from the use and possession of cannabis. Specifically, H.B.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. The new law amends the state’s Consumable Products Act to protect off-duty cannabis use.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

This is what they are saying in their press release let’s hope it actually works out… In keeping with its commitment to develop a robust and diverse legal cannabis economy in B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Product (BCICP) program. The program will highlight cannabis products from B.C.-based The program is available to B.C.-based,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does not have a position on cannabis legalization.”. Legal cannabis raises home value. Key Findings. The seven states (plus D.C.)

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Connecticut.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 8, 2021

New Jersey recently enacted a law permitting personal, nonmedical use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and over. Separate laws decriminalize marijuana and hashish possession and set out the penalties when individuals under age 21 use or possess marijuana or hashish. The law directly impacts employers in many ways.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Podemos announces that in October it will present a bill to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. A few days later, it was the left-wing political formation Podemos, which has announced that it plans to present this month of October, a bill to legalize cannabis for recreational use by adults. La Marihuana again.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Though it wasn’t quite THE year we may have hoped for in cannabis news (hello, federal legalization?!), AB 45: California hemp legalization. As we’ve previously discussed ( here and here ), this bill legalized CBD in food, beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements and pet food in California. it’s what we got. Trade Samples.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 20, 2022

The rules governing the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) are currently under review, and public comments are being accepted through May 1, 2022. Requirements such as the 1% THC cap, the listed qualifying conditions, and the ban on medical cannabis for smoking are all prescribed by law and thus not subject to review.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

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

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications.

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