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House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis. MORE
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy of New Jersey and 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. MORE
In the FY2020 appropriations package released Monday, existing protections for medical cannabis programs from federal prosecutors that have been in place since 2014 remained, but other amendments that had been added earlier in the year by House Democrats were removed from the final compromise. To contact your lawmakers in support of pending federal legislation, visit NORML’s Action Center. MORE
To date, the leading, bipartisan legislative solution focused on the cannabis banking issue is the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, authored by Reps. Perlmutter and Heck first introduced a legislative proposal to allow marijuana-related businesses in states with existing regulatory structures to access the banking system on July 10, 2013 and have introduced similar bills every Congress since 2013. Full meeting package available . MORE
It is expected that the committee will be taking up legislation to end federal marijuana prohibition and criminalization later this year, but it is not known if they will consider existing legislation or a yet-to-be-introduced comprehensive package. MORE
Sungrown Packaging and Higher Standard Packaging from recyclable and compostable materials. Sana Packaging. The Latest Cannabis Legislation News From Capitol Hill. . SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS COMPANIES 2019 DIRECTORY. MORE
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MARCH 2019: Here’s a quick rundown of some of what we’ve been working on this session. OLIS is the Oregon Legislative Information System is extremely helpful for tracking bills. Contact your legislators!!! . MORE
Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. In short sessions, we tend to see fewer pieces of introduced legislation. It’s an omnibus bill sponsored in part by Floyd Prozansky, known for crafting much of Oregon’s cannabis legislation over the past several years. MORE
Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislation is pending to protect cannabidiol (CBD) consumers from employment discrimination. MORE
Legislative Changes Currently Effective. Legislative Changes Effective After August 29. Packaging/labeling – HB 2612 and HB 2601 add packaging and labeling requirements. Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority announces legislative changes to program. MORE
Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Rules. Rules Review and 2019 Legislation Implementation – Student Tasting and Permits. 2019 Legislation Implementation – Soju endorsement, Recapping Sake, and Manufacturers Bottling/Packaging. Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rules (CR 101). May 30, 2019 . The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board would like your input on the following proposed rules. . Notice to Stakeholders. CR-101 Filed as WSR 19-12-029 on May 29, 2019. MORE
per-package limit.). 2019 ACTIVISM Advocacy Citizen Lobbyists GOVERNMENT Legalization LEGISLATION NORML Chapters Policy SOCIETYOn January 17, 2019, Gov. Gina Raimondo unveiled a budget proposal for 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island “with reluctance,” as she told The Providence Journal. “We’re not an island, in fact. MORE
Legislation introduced last Thursday would legalize recreational marijuana. A similar measure was stripped out of last year’s budget, and legislation stalled at the end of the 2019 legislative session. The governor hopes that the state will coordinate with Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey on packaging, labeling and advertising rules. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. MORE
This is due to a legislative requirement that Federally licensed processors notify Health Canada 60 days before they make a new product available for sale. In addition to the foregoing, specific rules on packaging, labeling and promotion will be implemented for the various new product types. MORE
Similar language to protect VA doctors had been previously considered and approved in both chambers of Congress, but shamefully it was stripped out of the final package. Barbara Lee is a member of Congress representing California’s 13th District. MORE
Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. MORE
The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. The next stop for the legislation will be the Senate floor. Tim Melson (R) sponsored both versions of the legislation and served as chairman of the review panel. The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. The next stop for the legislation will be the Senate floor. MORE
Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S. Hemp fiber can also be used to create environmentally friendly packaging materials, and hard bio-plastics for use in everything from airplanes to car parts. Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S. MORE
A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. Once the Cannabis Compliance Board is in place, it may be less common to see so many divergent pieces of marijuana legislation. MORE
Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. In short sessions, we tend to see fewer pieces of introduced legislation. It’s an omnibus bill sponsored in part by Floyd Prozansky, known for crafting much of Oregon’s cannabis legislation over the past several years. MORE
2019 Legislation Implementation – Soju endorsement, Recapping Sake, and Manufacturers Bottling/Packaging (Effective March 7, 2020). The Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action today at its regularly scheduled Board meeting. Concise Explanatory Statement. Rules – WSR 20-05-008. Emergency Rules for Vapor Products (Chapter 314-35 WAC) – Summary License Suspension and Petition for Stay Provisions (Effective February 5, 2020). Notice to Stakeholders. MORE
Legislative initiatives include decriminalization of marijuana, parole reform, raising the felony larceny threshold, raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court, and the permanent elimination of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines, fees, and court costs. MORE
The new law will set up guidelines for inventory testing and tracking, advertising, packaging and labeling, among other things. Producers will be prohibited from using images on packaging other than their business name logos and product images. MORE
Please take action and let your legislators know that you support common sense policy! Furthermore, many arrests for marijuana in our communities also involve large amounts of packaged marijuana for sale and/or deadly weapons and/or other drugs such as meth, cocaine, and heroin. It is clear that we still have much work to do during this session to get this legislation to the finish line. MORE
Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Federal Legislative Victories. MORE
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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. MORE
With Chairwoman Waters scheduling a hearing on the historic legislation by Congressmen Heck and Perlmutter, we are finally making progress toward addressing the irrational, unfair, and unsafe denial of regular banking services for state-legal marijuana businesses around the country,” said Rep. ” Legislation introduced by Rep’s Perlmutter and Heck known as the SAFE Banking Act sought to address this issue in the 115th Congress. MORE
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. MORE
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit osteopaths to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access. MORE
Because of state regulations, the packaging for the company’s infused tinctures, topicals, capsules and other products contains no information claiming any therapeutic effects. Hull has never had a customer say the packaging on her company’s products are misleading, she said. MORE
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. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. Legislation is pending, H. MORE
After lengthy debate and an array of public input, Mexico finally released details of its draft legislation, which is set to go to a vote soon, according to Marijuana Business Daily. Mexico’s legislation is not a carbon copy of Canada’s. Packaging. . MORE
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. MORE
Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without the threat of federal criminal intervention, the latest push in Congress to bolster the nation’s burgeoning pot industry. Oregon Sen. MORE
For example, D’Loraine Miranda announced proud news on February 4, 2020: “ Bare Market, Toronto’s Package-Free Shop, is Finally Open and here’s what you need to know about the incredible new space.” Sana Packaging. MORE
Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week. MORE
NORML
MAY 10, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit osteopaths to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. Legislation is pending, HB 350, to expand medical cannabis access.
NORML
MARCH 29, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! 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.
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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. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation. Legislation is pending, H.
NORML
DECEMBER 16, 2019
In the FY2020 appropriations package released Monday, existing protections for medical cannabis programs from federal prosecutors that have been in place since 2014 remained, but other amendments that had been added earlier in the year by House Democrats were removed from the final compromise. To contact your lawmakers in support of pending federal legislation, visit NORML’s Action Center.
NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Send a message to your federal lawmakers in support of this important legislation.
NORML
JANUARY 10, 2020
Welcome to the first Weekly Legislative Roundup of 2020! Legislation has been pre-filed for 2020, House Bill 25 / Senate Bill 242, to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Legislation is pending to protect cannabidiol (CBD) consumers from employment discrimination.
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Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Because of state regulations, the packaging for the company’s infused tinctures, topicals, capsules and other products contains no information claiming any therapeutic effects. Hull has never had a customer say the packaging on her company’s products are misleading, she said.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 7, 2020
Legislative initiatives include decriminalization of marijuana, parole reform, raising the felony larceny threshold, raising the age of juvenile transfer to adult court, and the permanent elimination of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines, fees, and court costs.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Federal Legislative Victories.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. In short sessions, we tend to see fewer pieces of introduced legislation. It’s an omnibus bill sponsored in part by Floyd Prozansky, known for crafting much of Oregon’s cannabis legislation over the past several years.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Last week, Oregon kicked off the 2020 legislative session. In short sessions, we tend to see fewer pieces of introduced legislation. It’s an omnibus bill sponsored in part by Floyd Prozansky, known for crafting much of Oregon’s cannabis legislation over the past several years.
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Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 15, 2019
The new law will set up guidelines for inventory testing and tracking, advertising, packaging and labeling, among other things. Producers will be prohibited from using images on packaging other than their business name logos and product images.
WeedAdvisor
OCTOBER 21, 2019
After lengthy debate and an array of public input, Mexico finally released details of its draft legislation, which is set to go to a vote soon, according to Marijuana Business Daily. Mexico’s legislation is not a carbon copy of Canada’s. Packaging. .
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Mexico’s unique journey to legalization is about to hit its peak as the Senate prepares to debate draft legislation for the upcoming cannabis framework. According to Mexico News Daily , the Senate’s debate on the legislation is set for next week.
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 11, 2019
Legislative Changes Currently Effective. Legislative Changes Effective After August 29. Packaging/labeling – HB 2612 and HB 2601 add packaging and labeling requirements. Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority announces legislative changes to program.
NORML
JUNE 28, 2019
House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez along with Representatives Jared Golden and Dwight Evans introduced a package of legislation, ( H.R. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation specific to the physician-authorized use of cannabis.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
To date, the leading, bipartisan legislative solution focused on the cannabis banking issue is the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, authored by Reps. Perlmutter and Heck first introduced a legislative proposal to allow marijuana-related businesses in states with existing regulatory structures to access the banking system on July 10, 2013 and have introduced similar bills every Congress since 2013. Full meeting package available .
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 31, 2019
Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 13, 2019
A few years ago, marijuana businesses were wondering if they would even survive the legislative session without some sort of political crackdown. Once the Cannabis Compliance Board is in place, it may be less common to see so many divergent pieces of marijuana legislation.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2019
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE MARCH 2019: Here’s a quick rundown of some of what we’ve been working on this session. OLIS is the Oregon Legislative Information System is extremely helpful for tracking bills. Contact your legislators!!! .
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 28, 2019
Hemp Crop Report Documenting Industrial Hemp Cultivation and State Legislation in the U.S. Hemp fiber can also be used to create environmentally friendly packaging materials, and hard bio-plastics for use in everything from airplanes to car parts. Vote Hemp Releases 2018 U.S.
NORML
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
per-package limit.). 2019 ACTIVISM Advocacy Citizen Lobbyists GOVERNMENT Legalization LEGISLATION NORML Chapters Policy SOCIETYOn January 17, 2019, Gov. Gina Raimondo unveiled a budget proposal for 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Rhode Island “with reluctance,” as she told The Providence Journal. “We’re not an island, in fact.
NORML
JULY 2, 2019
It is expected that the committee will be taking up legislation to end federal marijuana prohibition and criminalization later this year, but it is not known if they will consider existing legislation or a yet-to-be-introduced comprehensive package.
NORML
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Similar language to protect VA doctors had been previously considered and approved in both chambers of Congress, but shamefully it was stripped out of the final package. Barbara Lee is a member of Congress representing California’s 13th District.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer.
NORML
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
With Chairwoman Waters scheduling a hearing on the historic legislation by Congressmen Heck and Perlmutter, we are finally making progress toward addressing the irrational, unfair, and unsafe denial of regular banking services for state-legal marijuana businesses around the country,” said Rep. ” Legislation introduced by Rep’s Perlmutter and Heck known as the SAFE Banking Act sought to address this issue in the 115th Congress.
Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without the threat of federal criminal intervention, the latest push in Congress to bolster the nation’s burgeoning pot industry. Oregon Sen.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
2019 Legislation Implementation – Soju endorsement, Recapping Sake, and Manufacturers Bottling/Packaging (Effective March 7, 2020). The Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following action today at its regularly scheduled Board meeting. Concise Explanatory Statement. Rules – WSR 20-05-008. Emergency Rules for Vapor Products (Chapter 314-35 WAC) – Summary License Suspension and Petition for Stay Provisions (Effective February 5, 2020). Notice to Stakeholders.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Sungrown Packaging and Higher Standard Packaging from recyclable and compostable materials. Sana Packaging. The Latest Cannabis Legislation News From Capitol Hill. . SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS COMPANIES 2019 DIRECTORY.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
For example, D’Loraine Miranda announced proud news on February 4, 2020: “ Bare Market, Toronto’s Package-Free Shop, is Finally Open and here’s what you need to know about the incredible new space.” Sana Packaging.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 30, 2019
Cannabis Packaging and Labelling Rules. Rules Review and 2019 Legislation Implementation – Student Tasting and Permits. 2019 Legislation Implementation – Soju endorsement, Recapping Sake, and Manufacturers Bottling/Packaging. Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rules (CR 101). May 30, 2019 . The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board would like your input on the following proposed rules. . Notice to Stakeholders. CR-101 Filed as WSR 19-12-029 on May 29, 2019.
The Blunt Truth
JANUARY 23, 2020
Legislation introduced last Thursday would legalize recreational marijuana. A similar measure was stripped out of last year’s budget, and legislation stalled at the end of the 2019 legislative session. The governor hopes that the state will coordinate with Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey on packaging, labeling and advertising rules. Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana.
SMPL
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. The next stop for the legislation will be the Senate floor. Tim Melson (R) sponsored both versions of the legislation and served as chairman of the review panel. The legislation would allow patients with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. The next stop for the legislation will be the Senate floor.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 16, 2019
This is due to a legislative requirement that Federally licensed processors notify Health Canada 60 days before they make a new product available for sale. In addition to the foregoing, specific rules on packaging, labeling and promotion will be implemented for the various new product types.
NORML
MARCH 26, 2019
Please take action and let your legislators know that you support common sense policy! Furthermore, many arrests for marijuana in our communities also involve large amounts of packaged marijuana for sale and/or deadly weapons and/or other drugs such as meth, cocaine, and heroin. It is clear that we still have much work to do during this session to get this legislation to the finish line.
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