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

JANUARY 9, 2019

The medical-marijuana community has been on edge over the issue since June, when the state court of appeals ruled 2-1 that THC-bearing resin from marijuana plants, and the products that contain it, were not protected by the 2010 Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Summary of MMJ Legalization Efforts. Nearly All Patients With Vaping Lung Injuries Used Black-Market THC. Local San Diego Testing Lab Releases Alarming Vape Results. Legalization Caused $130M Boost at Denver Hotels. Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. Senate Approves MMJ Bill.

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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 court will be tasked with determining whether there is coverage by following several tenets of insurance law.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With Juul recently in the news and vaping bans going into effect around the country (see our recent coverage here , here , here and here ), marijuana companies have been asking us questions about what to expect in the near term. Think exploding vape carts, carcinogenic edibles, and children choking on your packaging. Design defects.

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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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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2020

The FDA also regulates tobacco and nicotine tightly but does not have clear regulatory authority of smokable hemp products , such as dried flower, e-liquid and vape pens. Though the FDA is a federal agency, it’s policies have a significant impact on the states. Staying up-to-date on changes in Hemp CBD policy in each state. .

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2021

More states have begun legalizing medical and recreational cannabis despite the United States Federal government’s current classification of cannabis as a schedule one drug. Amazon Announces Support for Federal Cannabis Legalization. Amazon recently announced that they support Federal cannabis legalization.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Don’t forget to sign up for our email list, and we will keep you posted as these bills and more move through your home state legislature and U.S. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Your Highness, Carly.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Flower is legally available to New Yorkers with medical cards, so long as it’s ground up, ostensibly for vaping. New Yorkers with medical marijuana cards are allowed to vape and to take tinctures, capsules , and chewables, but the Department of Health does not allow unprocessed flower. . Legal Loopholes.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market. This week, U.S. CA resident?

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Delta 8 Oils is now pursuing state trademark protection, Slosburg said, but the company’s legal team has told him a federal trademark is likely not possible. In fact, the federal government’s trademark policies are encouraging pirate manufacturers to cheat delta-8 consumers nationwide—and put the public’s health at risk. .

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Caution Regarding Cannabis Operations in the United States. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against TerrAscend.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

The Maryland facility is already cultivating over 15 strains of flower under the Kind Tree brand and is now launching manufactured form factors of Kind Tree vapes and half gram pre-rolls. Caution Regarding Cannabis Operations in the United States. About TerrAscend.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

State legislators in 2021 enacted over 50 laws liberalizing marijuana policies in more than 25 states, according to a report issued today by the National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). These policies are popular among voters, regardless of political party.”. LEGALIZATION.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. This guide will uncover key facts about recreational and medical marijuana use and the history of its laws in the state of New York. . for decades.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 9, 2021

Delta-8 THC products have exploded in popularity in the past year, especially in states that haven’t yet legalized the adult use of cannabis. Illicit delta-8 THC vape cartridges may be setting America up for another VAPI lung crisis. Alarming results from product tests. A report issued June 2 by the U.S. No testing.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program. CA resident?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L. 3% delta-9 THC and excludes hemp, which is legally defined as the Cannabis sativa L.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

In recent months, a synthetic compound derived from hemp called THC-O acetate—often referred to simply as THC-O (pronounced “THC oh”)—has quickly gained popularity among Americans who don’t have access to legal cannabis. . THC-O products are increasingly popular in states where consumers don’t have access to legal cannabis.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The café will offer a range of flowers, vapes, edibles, concentrates and extracts. Due to the current state laws regarding cannabis and the FDA’s position on hemp-infused food products, no infused dishes will be served. Alaska was the first state to legalize social consumption at the state level last March.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

It mostly affirmed a lower court’s ruling that the caps and operational requirements violated the voter-approved constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. Ever since, the law has been a subject of debate in the legislature and courts. Also: For CBD products, legal questions linger.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

Currently, the legality of delta-8 is hazy. Because of the 2018 farm bill , hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the United States, making delta-8 legal in states where delta-9 THC is illegal—sometimes. . Is delta-8 legal? Delta-8 currently exists in a legal gray area. .

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. The measure permits a parent or guardian to administer medical cannabis to their child patient on school grounds in a non-smoking and non-vaping form. CA resident? CA resident?

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

First the first time since the start of marijuana prohibition many decades ago, marijuana sales will be legal in both Michigan and Illinois beginning January 1st. This is possible due to voter-approved initiatives which legalized the plant for recreational purposes for everyone 21 and older.

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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. Similarly, activists in Arizona are attempting to qualify a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. CA resident? CO resident?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

One agency, though, that has surprisingly never lifted a finger against state-legal cannabis–though it is taking a closer look at CBD–is the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ). oils, tinctures, capsules, tablets, gummies, vape liquids, conventional foods, topicals, and pet treats and capsules).

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

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. Some states even require that retail stores obtain a license to sell Hemp CBD products.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Los Angeles, CA – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) announced yesterday that it plans to raise taxes on the legal cannabis industry once again. The legal cannabis industry faces stiff competition from a thriving illicit market, due to the non-compliant market’s significantly lower price points.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

California makes strides to curb black market, bring legal companies in line. CDC announces breakthrough in finding possible cause of deadly vaping illness. States prepare hemp plans for submission to the USDA. They do not have jurisdiction over vaping and vape shops, for example.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Many individuals choose to break outdated state laws that do not account for medical use or their access. This recommendation or approval does not provide patients with any sort of legal protection under federal law, but it may be the basis for legal protection under state law.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

And others are looking for significant distinctions to support cannabis law changes. Supporting legalization is not enough. Current Cannabis Law There are 22 states that legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits and 11 states and the District of Columbia fully legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use.

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SpeedWeed

DECEMBER 28, 2018

My personal year in cannabis began on New Year’s Day, when I waited in line along with countless other Californians to buy some cannabis on the first day of legal adult-use sales. Or that Thailand is blazing a trail in Asia—where cannabis laws are often draconian and harshly enforced—by legalizing medical use ( yes! ).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

After five months of public discussion and engaging with Massachusetts residents about their thoughts and concerns, I am proud of the final policy changes the Commission adopted today,” Chairman Steven J. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Hoffman said. The next regulatory revision process is expected to occur in 2020.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

Recent regulatory action by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), however, is an important reminder that the presence of a product is not necessarily a reflection of the government’s position on its legality. In the absence of federal action, states have developed their own regulatory schemes.

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