Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 19, 2019

AJC reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. The commission’s members weren’t named until state officials vetted more than 50 candidates.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Well, look no further than California’s landmark Proposition 64 , also known as the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act will tax both the growth and sale of marijuana to generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually. And this, Catalyst argues, violates state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A federal raid on a small household marijuana garden on tribal land in northern New Mexico is sowing confusion and resentment about U.S. drug enforcement priorities on Native American lands, as more states roll out legal marketplaces for recreational pot. SANTA FE, N.M. I was just open with the officer, straightforward.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports… Georgia’s top elected leaders moved forward Tuesday with a program to provide medical marijuana to the state’s 15,000 registered patients, nearly seven months after Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into law. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

Medical marijuana providers and patients gathered outside the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday to protest a series of proposed rule changes that one provider called “obscene and cost-prohibitive.”. The Office of Marijuana Policy is looking to try to put most medical caregivers in jeopardy,” said Mark Luce, owner of Bud Green Care in Newport.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Federal cannabis prohibition and a culture of law enforcement antagonism has cut off access to medical marijuana for prisons, including in states where it is legal — and even long after inmates leave the prison walls. Marijuana is currently legal for medical use in 37 states. Rebekah Zemansky/Shutterstock). “At

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 5, 2021

It isn’t news that corporate culture is warming up to cannabis, but Amazon’s new policy shift is extremely significant. million employees for marijuana use. Instead, the company will “treat it the same as alcohol use,” as per a post on the company news site. . we’ve changed course.”. we’ve changed course.”.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 14, 2019

In a motion to add Lujan Grisham as an intervening party, her lawyers argued that the governor’s office is better suited than the state Department of Health to address some issues in the case. Vigil] lacks authority to address law enforcement concerns, approve regulatory action, or direct.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2019

The Minnesota Lawyer continues… The department has decided that persons on parole, supervised release or conditional release may use the drug in accordance with state law, which includes registration. The DOC said through its spokesperson, Sarah Fitzgerald, that the change was a result of the change in state administration.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Committee advancing marijuana cafe, host agreement bill . And all 14 committee members who registered an opinion on a bill (S 73) relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession voted to advance it favorably. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Commission has designated certain geographic areas in Massachusetts as DIAs for having historically disproportionately higher drug-policy enforcement and lower socio-economic status due to marijuana prohibition and the War on Drugs. The 29 DIAs respond to the Commission’s equity mandates under state law ( M.G.L.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Amazon on Tuesday announced its support for legislation that seeks to legalize marijuana at the federal level and also said it will stop screening certain workers for use of the drug. . We hope that other employers will join us, and that policymakers will act swiftly to pass this law,” Clark said in the statement.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

While Keystone State’s Medical Marijuana Program is booming with over 400 thousand active medical cannabis patients—Pennsylvania is primed to expand into an explosive adult-use market serving approximately 8.8 Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. million residents aged 21 and up.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

For some prospective marijuana dispensary owners in Arizona, class is now in session. It is a provision included in the ballot measure that voters in the state last year legalized recreational pot use for adults. Social equity class, that is. .

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SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

A New York firefighter who was fired for legally using medical marijuana is suing the City of Buffalo to get his job back. . Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 8, 2021

“Though federal law still flatly forbids the intrastate possession, cultivation, or distribution of marijuana…the Government…has sent mixed signals on its views,” Thomas wrote, according to Marijuana Moment. In that case, Gonzales v.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 24, 2020

According to a new report by the Associated Press, a Los Angeles City Council committee on Tuesday approved a series of changes to reset the city’s troubled legal marijuana market. This includes bolstering programs intended to help operators who suffered during the nation’s long-running war on drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S 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. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. for decades.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 15, 2019

As reported by NORML , The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. It is critical that federal officials protect our progress.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and drug testing procedures for employed drivers, including education for drivers on marijuana’s effects on safe driving. This program gives New Mexico an edge in the growth of cannabis infrastructure.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Every day NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! “The taxes are so high that there is a big incentive to avoid them,” said Dale Gieringer, director of pro-marijuana group California NORML.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For a full guide to cannabis laws in New Jersey, see Leafly’s guide to marijuana in New Jersey. New Jersey marijuana laws. This photo, provided by the New Jersey Governor’s Office, shows Gov. This new batch of bills, which are now law, spells out those details.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 6, 2019

cannabis climate requires brave, willing participants to maneuver carefully in accordance with the medical marijuana rules of engagement for each respective state. Keep in mind that the simultaneous mad dash through the volatile national marijuana minefield starts with a mental, deafening “ BANG!

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Home delivery of marijuana and the idea of establishments where adults could use marijuana together in a social setting cleared their final regulatory hurdles Tuesday, though it will be months or more until either activity gets underway in Massachusetts. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2019. Hoffman said.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 3, 2021

Civic leaders in San Diego are considering easing the regulations for cannabis businesses in an effort to promote social equity in the city’s legal marijuana industry. Under state law, cannabis businesses are required to be only 600 feet from such sites.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. What is the VA’s Position of Medical Marijuana? May 2, 2019.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

“It was all quoted accurately and live—it was pressure from the Clinton camp PR team that the comments were supposed to be closed to the press—so we respected the writers request,” a Cannabis & Tech Today editor wrote to Marijuana Moment in a Twitter direct message. — Cannabis & Tech Today (@cannatechtoday) February 24, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. Marijuana Moment. regulator clarifies trace amounts of Delta-9 in hemp is not marijuana. State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3% 23 March 2022. Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

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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. . In 2015, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority invested in two new medical facilities to treat addiction.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

For those of you in the dark about Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program, I will be lighting up the dim corners of Florida: The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Medical Marijuana Market , according to The Miami New Times on May 2, 2019. Glossary of Marijuana Terminologyvia CannaInsider.com. STATE OF FLORIDA.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2020

Given the tremendous amount of uncertainty in the broader economy, the hundreds of thousands of American workers who are employed by the state-legal marijuana industry must be respected and protected by the emergency actions being taken by elected officials,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal.

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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. Attorney General Nominee Vows to Respect State Marijuana Laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. 1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older. Happy 2022! Montana: As of Jan.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

This position will assist the enforcement units in implementing consistent regulatory compliance measures for the Commonwealth’s marijuana industry. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. 94G, M.G.L. 30A; and.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In the US, millions are convicted with marijuana-related crimes. But today, there can be good news for them as bold and new moves are being taken by legislators who are trying to address past marijuana-related crimes. It aims at clearing about 75,000 marijuana convictions. Burlington and Denver, Vt.

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