Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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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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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japanese authorities can prosecute citizens for violating its cannabis laws — even if they used it abroad. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. The post Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal? Shutterstock). Shutterstock).

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a Cannabis Law Section for attorneys seeking guidance within the emerging market and practice area. NYSBA initiates Cannabis Law Section resource. The decision to convert the Committee on Cannabis Law to a section was approved at the Jan. Financial Regulation News Reports.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis.

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NORML

MARCH 3, 2020

New York State is set to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult-use, and improve our existing medical marijuana and hemp programs by April 1st with the 2020-2021 NYS Budget. YES MRTA= % of tax revenue from marijuana legalization is allocated specifically for a Community Reinvestment Grant program.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

“It doesn’t matter what the committee recommends because a bill still must be brought forward in the General Assembly and I’m sure there will be many bills addressing this topic.” By not reaching a consensus on the topic neither positive or negative, it will still be open for discussion in the General Assembly.”

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Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

The council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the topic at its July 2 meeting. “We They also reflect updates to state law, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana. We are pleased with the direction the county is moving in,” Jeremy Larson said. “We

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Price Difference between the Cheapest and Most Expensive Topicals Increases to 11142%. The most significant price difference is in the creams and topicals category, which has a staggering difference of 11142% separating the most expensive products from the cheapest. Topicals and creams. Let’s just reiterate that!!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

That sexy topic dominated the headlines. Thus HB 4121 contained a myriad of regulatory and law enforcement provisions in respect of hemp, including the creation of a registration program for hemp products. One aspect of this program is a hemp vendor license. The reason is that federal law and policy make it so.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The New York State Bar Association today is announcing the launch of its Cannabis Institute, an ongoing series of programs on New York’s recently-enacted Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which has been widely hailed as one of the most progressive cannabis laws in the nation. She co-chairs NYSBA’s Committee on Cannabis Law.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Santé Cannabis, a pioneer in medical cannabis in Québéc , has partnered with Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) to launch the Prescriber Training Program, designed to aid physicians and patients, announced today at the new Santé Cannabis clinic and research centre in Montréal.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2021

Our upcoming lineup covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to both individuals and businesses – from politics and new legislation to public health issues, cybersecurity and technology advancements,” said Woodward. Programs include: Sept. About the Travelers Institute.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2021

Exclusive licensing of certain of Avicanna’s advanced and evidence-based CBD topical products including its deep tissue and skin care formulations. The Branded Products include Avicanna’s proprietary cannabinoid topical formulations developed through years of extensive research by Avicanna’s team of scientists.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Under the agreement, Native Roots will establish a new tissue culture program at their flagship Denver facility leveraging FRB’s proprietary Clean Stock® platform. Since 2010, Native Roots has brought to market best-in-class products across the flower, vape, edible, and topical categories.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The University of Cincinnati is launching a cannabis studies certificate that covers history, culture, society, and regulatory topics as they relate to the cannabis plant … Read More. The post University of Cincinnati Offering Cannabis Studies Certificate Program first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

COMMITTEE ON CANNABIS LAW. The Committee on Cannabis Law is charged with serving as the New York State Bar Association’s focal point for the evolving legal status of Cannabis1 at both the state and federal level. Cannabis law is perhaps one of the fastest growing yet complex areas of the law that poses a broad spectrum of challenges.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The LCB’s quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the fall 2022 cannabis edition on Medium. We hope you enjoy the content and find the information useful.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

On July 29, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed into law Act No. Therefore, its interaction with employers’ validly established drug-testing and anti-discrimination policies was a topic of public and legal debate. Rivera-Lopez (San Juan) and José L. Maymí-González (San Juan). Littler Mendelson. with the authors.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 4, 2022

THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Another draft law was introduced in 2019 to expand the program; as of 2022, it was still in draft in a chamber of government. People who are caught with cannabis for personal use can avoid jail time by participating in an “ integrated assistance program.”

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In light of the recent federal legalization of industrial hemp, Washington lawmakers are taking a hard look at the state’s hemp program. Nothing in this chapter is intended to prevent or restrain commerce in this state involving hemp or hemp products produced lawfully under the laws of another state or country.” Food and Hemp.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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NORML

APRIL 26, 2019

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. After Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota vetoed a bill to regulate industrial hemp production last month, the legislature is set to study the topic during the interim session.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 3, 2024

The passing of Amendment 2 in November 2018 paved the way for legal access to medical cannabis and the state’s medical marijuana program. However, prospective patients need to understand the ins and outs of the system and how to qualify for the Missouri Medical Marijuana (MMJ) program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

This year’s proposed legislation also reflects that New York’s time remaining on the sidelines of adult-use cannabis was well-used to learn from the challenges and shortcomings of other adult-use programs in the country. The Program. Moreover, New York’s cannabis program would consist of three branches: medical, adult-use and hemp.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2019

On June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PST, the Washington State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section will be presenting an online CLE on hemp. I’ll be joined by my esteemed colleagues to shed some light on hemp laws both nationally and here in the Evergreen State. Industrial Hemp: Don’t Forget About State Law!

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. While the medical cannabis retail program has been active in Ohio since January of this year, the only product available for purchase so far has been dried cannabis flower. One Form Is Not Enough.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2020

The UB School of Law bridge course “The Green Rush” addresses the legal issues surrounding both medical and recreational marijuana. Aleece Burgio, UB Law alumna and instructor. UB Law alumna Aleece Burgio is convinced that marijuana is going to be the next boom industry. Published January 29, 2020. The Green Rush.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

The use of medical marijuana in Iowa has been a topic of significant debate and change in recent years. From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The study, which was analyzed by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) , discovered that police were solving more violent crimes in states where cannabis has been legalized. As with most areas of cannabis research, more research is needed on this topic—but the existing findings speak loud and clear.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

“Consumption” means “to ingest, inhale, topically apply to the skin or hair.” Under Oregon law , the exportation (and importation) of hemp and Hemp CBD products containing more than 0.3% Violating this law is a Class C felony. For more updates on Oregon’s Hemp CBD laws, stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog. California.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2022

December 6, 2022 TOPIC: Voluntary Product Recall ISSUE: The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (“MMCP”) is issuing a voluntary product recall on plant material products sold to dispensaries by cultivator, Green Investment Partners, LLC (“GIP”).

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

of the NYS Civil Service Law. Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). Duties Description.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

While privately most of these volunteer supporters were also marijuana smokers, they had to be especially careful to conceal their use in order to avoid being targeted by local law enforcement who might find their pro-legalization advocacy threatening. It was considered a moral offense that rendered the individual unqualified to practice law.

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