Canna Law Blog

MAY 18, 2023

As reported by Sophie Peel of the Willamette Week, on May 16, Governor Kotek issued a directive to the OLCC to make state tax compliance a requirement for the agency to issue or renew cannabis retail licenses. This tax policy may have a huge impact on the Oregon marijuana industry and the changes are coming fast ! We don’t know.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

On September 29, 2021, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following actions on these Board Interim Policies (BIP): Liquor Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn) : LCB Policy Number 00-4 about exceptions to liquor license fee refund procedures. Marijuana (Cannabis) Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

It is ASA’s hope that the report will inspire a renewed commitment to patients by policymakers to improve state laws and end the federal prohibition once and for all.”. The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 31, 2022

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF POLICY STATEMENT. Title of Policy Statement: Implementation of Marijuana [Cannabis] Quality Assurance and. Policy Statement Number PS-22-01. Subject Matter: This policy statement describes licensed marijuana [cannabis] producer and. Quality Control Rules –. Effective Date: April 2, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

This opening represents High Tide’s 89 th branded retail location across Canada , and 21 st in Ontario , selling recreational cannabis products and consumption accessories. High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories. Meta Cannabis Supply Co.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Regulations provide guidance for Conditional Adult-Use Retails Dispensary (CAURD) licensees and applicants. As part of our series explaining and detailing the Regulations, this post is to provide licensees with guidance on the best practices for training employees working at your retail dispensary.

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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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Connecticut.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Both states experienced their highest jumps in tourism following the advent of retail cannabis sales. ”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

The American Association of Insurance Services has expanded its Cannabis Businessowners Policy into Nevada , making it the third state to approve the insurance program, along with Colorado and California, according to a Property Casualty 360 report. Cannabis Business Insurance Policy Approved in Nevada. Read The full article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 2, 2023

Their 2022 roundup #1: THREE MORE STATES ENACT ADULT-USE LEGALIZATION LAWS Voters and lawmakers in three more states — Maryland, Missouri, and Rhode Island — enacted laws in 2022 legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and regulating retail cannabis markets. Rhode Island’s law was enacted by the legislature. […].

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The mission of the United Cannabis Business Association is to establish a comprehensive, statewide cannabinoid policy. It is in that same spirit that UCBA has spent the last three years advocating for responsible consumable hemp policy. Such a policy includes equal safety testing requirements to protect public health.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

International study provides new insights into Washington’s cannabis system OLYMPIA, WA: — A recent independent study shows Washington leads the nation in cannabis consumers buying from regulated retail outlets rather than the illicit market.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

AUGUSTA – Maine’s marijuana retailers sold approximately $5.36 Coming in $1 million above the previous record-breaking month of April, retailers conducted 71,843 transactions in May, with smokable marijuana making up 59 percent of sales, while infused products and concentrates accounted for 23 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2021

With the closing of the Acquisition, High Tide now operates 90 retail cannabis locations across Canada. High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories. High Tide’s retail segment features the Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., ABOUT HIGH TIDE.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2021

The state of Washington followed in the footsteps of Colorado legalizing an adult-use retail cannabis market in 2015. The adult-use or retail cannabis market in Washington is considered to be one of the oldest in the country. The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Legal Cultivation at Home.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2019

These bills would legalize the personal possession of one ounce or less of cannabis and would regulate and tax the adult-use and retail sale. Taxing marijuana sales at three-percent, which will be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist. Some highlights of this landmark legislation are-.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program. Full story at .

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Since that policy shift, a drug with public safety stigmas has essentially given the city some advantage on bridging funding gaps in historically underfunded priorities, and has even earned praise from the Orange County Grand Jury in a new June 3 report. But questions remain.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 22, 2022

n the wake of a deadly spate of armed robberies at three cannabis retail stores which resulted in three deaths within four days, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) will next week host an online roundtable to discuss safety at cannabis retailers. The roundtable panel will include: Michael Correia, Director of Govt. Event Details.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Whitney Economics has announced a partnership with cutting-edge cannabis policy firm Square Root Group, LLC to offer full-scale economic analysis and policy solutions to improve the performance of U.S. While the federal debate continues, the diversity of policy approaches across 37 legal cannabis states + D.C. Press Release.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We look forward to providing telehealth services as allowed by law, and will update this post with more information as details become available. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2019

In February 2018, the Bureau of Cannabis Control sent Weedmaps a cease and desist letter telling the company it was breaking state law by including advertisements for unlicensed businesses. The policy change was likely influenced by an impending class-action lawsuit that was in the works by the law firm of Zuber Lawler.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Private licensed cannabis retail stores in B.C. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch of British Columbia announced Policy Directive No. 21-22 (the “Policy”) on November 26, 2021 which now allows private cannabis retail stores (“CRSs”) to sell “cannabis-related items.”

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Veriheal

JULY 11, 2022

New York looks like it’s on track to have a successful launch of retail cannabis. Just remember to be cautious and avoid unlicensed retail cannabis storefronts. The post New York Lays Out the Laws on Cannabis Marketing appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

“With impressive revenue generation in our first full quarter of sales in retail market, the closing of our additional $5 million private placement and headline acquisition of our latest one million square foot facility in Valleyfield , we are now positioned among the country’s leading cannabis producers.” Related Links.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

The two-year PEIR process would cover all potential uses including retail, distribution, testing, manufacturing, indoor and outdoor cultivation, and microbusinesses. ” As the county moves closer to voting on a revamped marijuana policy, Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher described Wednesday’s action as a challenge.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This year our office wrote about the various legislative and policy changes – We break down 2021’s highlights below. Once regulations are implemented, brick-and-mortar retail licenses will be available, allowing cities to opt-out and prioritizing verified Social Equity Applicants. AB 45: California hemp legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2021

The DankStop acquisition will be immediately accretive and its growing base of over 200,000 email subscribers provides High Tide with another sales channel on which to sell its products, thus leveraging retail margins on its own brands. DankStop is a leading online consumption accessories retailer. Meta Cannabis Supply Co.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In advancing these legislative goals, Congress is not necessarily endorsing any state or territory’s legalization of marijuana-related transactions; similarly, the enactment of the SAFE Banking Act is not a call for the legalization of medical or retail marijuana in those jurisdictions that choose not to pursue such an approach.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

“Surprisingly, many retailers didn’t understand that they collect personal information, despite the fact that all private licensed liquor and cannabis retailers collect some form of personal information from employees and customers who enter physical stores or make purchases online,” said Commissioner Michael McEvoy. THE REPORT.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

But California is a prime example of failed policy which legislators and regulators seem intent on making worse. California’s cannabis tax scheme was destined to fail from the start From inception, California decided to tax cannabis at both ends by imposing a tax on cultivated plants, and an excise tax on retail.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ state legislators have reached a deal on what will be included in upcoming legislation to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana in the state of New Jersey. New Jersey ranks second in the nation in per capita annual marijuana arrests.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. “Governor Pritzker and legislators in Illinois have laid out a path forward for states like New York, New Jersey, and others to emulate in the national movement towards comprehensive marijuana law reform.”

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Cannabis Life Network

JUNE 20, 2020

On June 18th, 2020, the Provincial Government released a Cannabis Licensing Regulation Amendment; cannabis retailers are now allowed to have clear windows. The post Clear windows for cannabis retailers – BC announces regulation amendment appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 12, 2020

True to form, recreational marijuana retailers in LA and several markets in the US where stores remained open saw an immediate spike in sales; there was a 159% increase in California over the same time period in 2019. According to the Cannabis Equity Retailer Association , the losses of only 60 of those license winners adds up to over $1.2

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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