Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

A bipartisan bill protecting state laws regulating marijuana use from the federal government was reintroduced on Thursday in the House and Senate. The legislation, which allows states to determine their own cannabis policies, was offered by Sens. We thank Andrew Sacks for highlighting this during yet another busy week.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The cannabis industry rang in 2021 with high hopes of federal legalization, leading to a massive run-up in cannabis equity values. Why can’t the federal government just legalize cannabis already? . While understandable, these industry frustrations fail to fully consider the upheaval that will result from federal legalization.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But purchasing an insurance policy, as most of us know, is not the same as having coverage for certain kinds of losses. Plaintiffs owned a home in Grants Pass, Oregon, (the “Property”) which was insured by homeowner’s policy (the “Policy”). The Policy defined “controlled substance” pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §§ 811 and 812.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Although the 2018 Farm Bill carved out hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, few court rulings have addressed the legal distinction between federally-legal hemp and federally-illegal cannabis. A new opinion from the District of Oregon ( Bogard v. 1:19-CV-00705-AA, 2021 WL 4269991 (D.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 27, 2021

That means you don’t necessarily have to visit each state’s regulatory websites and read through pages and pages of legal code to get the information you need. . Some of the go-to sources for finding the information you need about cannabis laws and licensing rules are shared below. NORML State Laws. License types.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The city is working on amending or repealing current ordinances that criminalize marijuana now that recreational cannabis is legal. Our ordinances in many areas respond to what state and federal activities are,” said District Two Albuquerque City Councilor, Isaac Benton. It’s not necessary for us to do that.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. 7 The argument that anything that can be synthesized from hemp-derived CBD is legal is flat-out wrong. percent on a dry weight basis.” The amount of hemp under cultivation in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Pittman, Pittman Legal, Austin, Texas. A declarations page summarizes the coverage, defines who the insured is (also an issue in coverage cases), and states the various monetary limits to various types of coverage. The claims are usually breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, and applicable statutory and common law claims.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JANUARY 8, 2019

SPOKANE — Nearly five years on, regulators of Washington state’s legal marijuana industry say there’s more work to be done on keeping pot out of the hands of children and assisting growers facing falling revenues due to a glut of product. “We But passing the rule would limit exposure to the drug in the home, Rushford said.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is no more denying it – cannabis should be legalized. This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. The cannabis reform bill of the hour.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

respondents said marijuana use should be legal, compared to 31 percent who supported legalization in the year 2000. [1] 1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Specifically, the case revolved around the federal government revoking a physician’s license to prescribe controlled substances which in this specific instance referred to the physician’s professional “recommendation” of the use of medical marijuana. Federalism is an important aspect to arguing on behalf of state legislative rights.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2019

Steve Hawkins, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project commented on hearing the testimony. “We We are pleased to hear Mr. Barr intends to respect state marijuana laws if he is confirmed as our next attorney general. William Barr’s pledge to refrain from meddling with states’ cannabis laws if he becomes U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Recent decisions in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, point to troubling developments in the treatment of cannabis related contract disputes that find themselves in federal court. Left Coast finally asked the court to refer the case back to state court or allow them to amend the initial pleading.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

attorney general nominee William Barr said during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that he would not target marijuana businesses that are operating in compliance with state laws that allow them, whether for medical or recreational purposes. William Barr. Cole and provided marijuana enforcement guidance to U.S. The post U.S.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 14, 2021

As a sovereign nation not subject to state laws, the tribe’s decision to decriminalize cannabis possession of up to an ounce makes it the first area in North Carolina to remove marijuana possession penalties. . If we had to start all over today, alcohol would be the one that wouldn’t be legal,” said council member Albert Rose.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Either way, it’s important you stay up to date with Florida’s rapidly evolving legal landscape: Can you use medical marijuana at work? Do different states recognize Florida medical cards? What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? Current Florida medical marijuana patient? What about travel?

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 2, 2022

The seven insurance providers in turn refiled the case in federal court, arguing that it is the appropriate venue because the plaintiffs’ claims are inherently tied to federal law. The lawsuit came just months after the enactment of a state law that prohibits cost-sharing for behavioral health services. out of racist views.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

My queries are in bold and the unedited text that was generated by ChatGPT follows: What are the greatest political challenges to legalizing marijuana at the federal level? Legalizing marijuana at the federal level in the United States is a complex political issue, and there are several challenges that need to be addressed.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Flower is forbidden in New York, even for patients in the state’s medical cannabis program. Flower is legally available to New Yorkers with medical cards, so long as it’s ground up, ostensibly for vaping. But cannabis companies in New York have discovered a backdoor way of providing legal flower, through ground flower pod refills.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Associate Enforcement Counsel, under the direction of the Enforcement Counsel, is responsible for assisting the Investigations and Enforcement Department staff regarding legal matters with licensing, inspections, investigations, and suitability issues. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The companies are advertising it as a legal way to get high, touting medical benefits and generally making big promises about what they can deliver, but an investigation from the US Cannabis Council has found illegal levels of delta-9 THC in products for sale around the country. The Legality of Delta-8 THC. What Needs to be Done?

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

In common usage, when people refer to THC they are talking about delta-9 THC. (In In this article, when we use the term “THC” without a modifier, we are referring to delta-9 THC.) . Currently, the legality of delta-8 is hazy. Is delta-8 legal? Delta-8 currently exists in a legal gray area. . or higher. .

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Under current state law, only patients with epilepsy are permitted to use such medications. The bill allows for slightly more THC than the federal limit established for legal hemp products under the 2018 Farm Bill. We pared that down as much as we could,” said Haile , referring to a small portion of the more wide-reaching bill.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?”

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

Given the very serious consequences of a DUI conviction, my legislation will provide critical protections for medicinal cannabis patients by ensuring responsible use of their legal medicine does not give rise to a criminal conviction. The bill is immediately referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. February 5, 2021: S.B.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

We do not yet know how courts will treat the purported trademark rights owned by cannabis businesses, but the ongoing litigation between Harvest Dispensaries Cultivation & Production Facilities, LLC, based out of Arizona (I’ll refer to them as “Harvest of Arizona”), and Harvest on Geary, Inc. Federal trademark law is not applicable.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

This revenue growth has been driven by an increasing number of states opting to legalize marijuana. 13] Despite legalization in at least 31 states (and the District of Columbia) and approval for medical use in nine states, federal law continues to classify cannabis as a “controlled substance” under schedule I of the CSA. [14]

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And the drama that followed Sessions’ moves was pretty satisfying, including when Cory Gardner vowed to (and did ) block DOJ appointments until the issue was resolved in favor of the states, culminating in a deal with President Trump to back off of state-legal marijuana. Right now, U.S. attorney has already.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The Associate Enforcement Counsel, under the direction of the Enforcement Counsel, is responsible for assisting the Investigations and Enforcement Department staff regarding legal matters with licensing, inspections, investigations, and suitability issues. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

The debate surrounding delta-8 THC and the proper regulation of intoxicating hemp products has accelerated greatly over the last several months, fueled by multiple court decisions, federal policy actions, and new state laws. or higher delta-9 THC) or federally-legal hemp (less than 0.3% Distro, LLC , No. May 19, 2022).

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In the midst of this uncertainty, we have been stressing to our clients the importance of insurance coverage for your business (see Anatomy of a Cannabis Insurance Policy Part 1: The Basics )– especially insurance that covers your liability for your marijuana- and hemp-derived products. Marketing defects. Breach of warranty.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational cannabis. In states that legalize recreational cannabis, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for cannabis metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (aka the Cannabis Act), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, joining 10 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational use of marijuana.

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