Canna Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2019

I’ve written quite a bit on the legality of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CDB”) products in California over the past few months (see my posts on Hemp CBD in general and my specific posts about Hemp CBD in foods and hemp cultivation ). One of the areas I haven’t explored in great detail is topical products, i.e., cosmetics.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

With a growing number of states legalizing weed for recreational and medical purposes, the U.S. Though many weed sellers — legal and black market — continue to operate accounts on Instagram, some complain that the social-media site shuts down their accounts with little warning or explanation.

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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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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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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

The Canadian company’s sole business is cannabis growth and sale, which is legal under Canadian law. In stark contrast to the trend, the Court went on to write that Congress did not adopt a “zero tolerance” policy for any illegality. In return, HC received 9.4% of the shares of the Canadian company.

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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. Medical cannabis has been legal in the state of Washington since 1998. The 2021 legislative session is set to see some changes to cannabis policy. Legal Cultivation at Home. Social Equity.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Cary Berger has been named Chief Legal Officer for Shryne Group, Inc. Berger will lead the legal function and advise the board and management on all legal, business and policy matters as Shryne solidifies its position as one of America’s leading cannabis companies. reporting into CEO Jon Avidor. and Canada.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

A few weeks ago, California lawmakers quietly introduced SB-1326 , a bill that would amend the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ( MAUCRSA ) to legalize interstate cannabis sales, notwithstanding the status of federal law. If this topic is of interest, you can read more about it here.

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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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Veriheal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. Support From Other Studies. Singer et al.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

NIDA’s notice is meant to “encourage grant applications on the effects of changing cannabis laws and policies in the US and globally on public health,” it said. Top Federal Drug Agency Funds Research On Differing Legal Marijuana Regulatory Models. Read full report.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As we have previously discussed, the sale and marketing of hemp-infused cannabidiol (“Hemp-CBD”) cosmetics, such as salves, lotions and creams (collectively “Topicals”), present the lowest risk for businesses wishing to enter this booming industry. This precautionary measure has proven particularly important for Hemp-CBD Topicals.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “ELR – The Environmental Law Reporter” journal has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. In-depth, highly respected monthly journal. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 3, 2021

Connecticut state lawmakers are advancing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana on the heels of a recent poll conducted by the Institute for Public Policy at Sacred Heart University (SHU) of Fairfield, Connecticut. The SHU poll also revealed that 76.3

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Cannabis Life Network

MARCH 1, 2023

Previously, only hemp-deprived topical products could advertise. Other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have a no-cannabis advertising policy. A statement from Twitter said only cannabis companies in the legal states would be permitted to advertise.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 8, 2021

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ruled that Delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid that occurs naturally and can also be processed from CBD, is a controlled substance not protected by the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp agriculture and products derived from the crop. View original article.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Colorado could legalize psychedelics. This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For more than three years, Canada has had the sort of nationwide legal cannabis that people in the US can still only dream of. But where do things stand in the Canadian cannabis world in 2021, and how has the customer experience changed in the Great White North three years after legalization? Canada: a global cannabis trailblazer.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2019

The New York State Association of Police made a statement opposing legalization of cannabis for adult-use in New York, in response to Governor Cuomo’s announcement that he plans to pass legislation April 1st, with the budget, that will legalize cannabis for adult-use in New York. 1 year prior to legalization.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

and playing a leading role in drafting policy agendas to ensure participation of people of color in the cannabis industry. As we continue our work with legislators, businesses, and our communities on cannabis reform and legalization here in Illinois, our attendance and participation in this summit is crucial.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2024

The campaign underscores corporate acknowledgment of the cannabis holiday and its related culture, a topic that has sporadically interested other major fast-food chains in the past. To access this deal, use the code DIMEBAG when you check out through the Jimmy John’s app or website.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 28, 2020

National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Extensive Report on Vaping Illness and Related Policy. NCIA’s Policy Council urges consumers to only purchase regulated and tested cannabis products from the state-legal market. The substance is legal in some form in 47 states. NCIA-Safe-Vaping-WP_Jan27_v3. .

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Upon approval, patients receive their medical marijuana card, granting them legal access to dispensaries across the state. Furthermore, it sets forth guidelines for licensed dispensaries, ensuring safe and legal access to medical marijuana products.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cary Berger has been named Chief Legal Officer for Shryne Group, Inc. Berger will lead the legal function and advise the board and management on all legal, business and policy matters as Shryne solidifies its position as one of America’s leading cannabis companies. and Canada.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The request came down via the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 27, when it published a Request for Information ( RFI ) to “interested parties” on the topic. The short answer is that Congress has another shot at the Farm Bill, which is the primary agricultural and food policy instrument of the federal government.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2022

The Perils of Cannabis Transport Without Legal Advisement. As such, transportation and logistics are paramount topics. Even in a legal state like Colorado, there can be fines attached to the possession of marijuana products at the airport. By Robert Hoban.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

Employers have the right to enforce drug-free workplace policies and may choose to terminate or discipline employees who test positive for marijuana, even if it’s for medical purposes. Employers have the responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and enforce drug-free workplace policies.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Investigators reported: “We find no support for the notion that changing the name of the drug from ‘marijuana’ to ‘cannabis’ affects public opinion on the drug or the policies governing it. ” Full text of the study, “Has the ‘M’ word been framed?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 6, 2019

They write… A recent story that troops and Defense Department civilians cannot hold security clearances if they invest in companies that legally sell marijuana and cannabis products has turned out to be half baked. “Any changes will be addressed through normal policy update procedures.” Audricia Harris.

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Cannabis Life Network

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Child care, vaccines, gun policy, and a slue of other topics have left cannabis out of the Liberal’s $612 million 2021 election campaign. The direction of the legal cannabis industry under the Liberal’s ideologies over the past three years gives […].

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MassRoots

MAY 5, 2020

The practice of social-distancing because of the Covid-19 pandemic has effectively hit the pause-button on some voter-backed legalization measures in states like Missouri and Montana this year, but according to Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas, lawmakers in her state still aim to move forward with the legalization of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

The road to Illinois becoming the 11th state in the country along with the District of Columbia to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis was a long and winding one. Front and center for the panel was the important topic of employee drug-testing.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

Hopefully the policy advisors for WA Labor saw the recent numbers on votes for the cannabis party in the Federal election and realize that a modicum of common sense is need on the topic. That said Australian politics and common sense have been severely lacking on this topic, so we hold out little hope.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”. Their work informed several letters to Congress regarding national cannabis policy priorities and comments on proposed federal legislation to legalize cannabis federally.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 10, 2021

Like Spain right now, cannabis clubs in South Africa are a hot topic. Not only are they flourishing, despite their uncertain legal status, but advocates are calling for clarity as the country begins to get ready for 2023. The Haze Club, one of the busted clubs, had hoped to get a ruling on the legality of their operating model in June.

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