NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Members of the House Judiciary Committee just advanced the HR 3617: The Marijuana, Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2021. The post Press Release: Key Congressional Committee Advances Bill To Repeal Federal Marijuana Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

JULY 20, 2023

The Senators were allowed to address the audience at the Federal Cannabis Policy Crash Course event on Saturday, the 10th of June. This half-day event was organized by Parabola Center for Law and Policy in Massachusetts and aimed to analyze the current political landscape of cannabis reforms. cannabis market to prevent monopolization.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Members of the House of Representatives voted 321 to 103 in favor, representing 79% of the vote of HR 1595: The SAFE Banking Act, which amends federal law so that explicitly banks and other financial institutions may work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses. Now we look to the Senate, where we are cautiously optimistic.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

The enactment of adult-use cannabis legalization laws in Colorado and Washington is associated with increased tourism in both states, according to data published in the Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. Both states experienced their highest jumps in tourism following the advent of retail cannabis sales.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2023

Twitter’s New Policy In February, Twitter relaxed its rules by allowing cannabis companies to advertise their businesses. Twitter further updated its cannabis ads policy on April 25, 2023, to allow cannabis companies in some U.S. This news of Twitter’s policy made headlines immediately after it went mainstream.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 31, 2022

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF POLICY STATEMENT. Title of Policy Statement: Implementation of Marijuana [Cannabis] Quality Assurance and. Policy Statement Number PS-22-01. Subject Matter: This policy statement describes licensed marijuana [cannabis] producer and. Quality Control Rules –.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 18, 2023

As reported by Sophie Peel of the Willamette Week, on May 16, Governor Kotek issued a directive to the OLCC to make state tax compliance a requirement for the agency to issue or renew cannabis retail licenses. This tax policy may have a huge impact on the Oregon marijuana industry and the changes are coming fast ! We don’t know.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

In advancing these legislative goals, Congress is not necessarily endorsing any state or territory’s legalization of marijuana-related transactions; similarly, the enactment of the SAFE Banking Act is not a call for the legalization of medical or retail marijuana in those jurisdictions that choose not to pursue such an approach.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

As reported (paywall) by the New York Times, New York intends to reserve its first retail licenses to sell marijuana for people convicted of marijuana related offenses, or their relatives. Numerous states that have legalized marijuana have adopted some form of social equity programs.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2020

” Below is a summary of the policies currently in place governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak. ” Below is a summary of the policies currently in place governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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NORML

APRIL 14, 2020

” Below is a summary of the policies currently in place governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak. ” Below is a summary of the policies currently in place governing retail cannabis access during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. So I would urge all of my colleagues so support H.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

On September 29, 2021, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following actions on these Board Interim Policies (BIP): Liquor Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn) : LCB Policy Number 00-4 about exceptions to liquor license fee refund procedures. Marijuana (Cannabis) Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn).

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. Illinois Gov.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

Overview of the Medical Marijuana Industry The medical marijuana industry has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, fueled by shifting attitudes, changing regulations, and expanding legalization efforts across various jurisdictions.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2022

Vermont has started taking prequalification applications from potential marijuana growers, retailers, product manufacturers and others as it prepares for a retail cannabis market to open this fall. Phil Scott on Friday also signed a bill into law that establishes fees for cannabis retailers and cultivators.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Policy Communications Associate. Overview: Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright Policy Communications Associate to join our Government Relations team. Monitor and analyze national, state, and local cannabis policies. Develop policy briefs, whitepapers, PowerPoint presentations, and other external-facing policy documents.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

AUGUSTA – Maine’s marijuana retailers sold approximately $5.36 Coming in $1 million above the previous record-breaking month of April, retailers conducted 71,843 transactions in May, with smokable marijuana making up 59 percent of sales, while infused products and concentrates accounted for 23 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

To date, nine states – Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington – permit retail sales of recreational marijuana to adults. Furthermore, a total of 33 states have enacted policies to establish a regulated medical cannabis program.

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NORML

APRIL 8, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has formally submitted comments to the US Federal Register opposing the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule changes governing the federal production and distribution of cannabis for clinical research purposes. In 2007, the agency lost yet another lawsuit.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

A former University of Denver student who was cited for possessing marijuana in Wyoming 11 years ago has become the first applicant in the city for a marijuana retail store license under the new social equity program. Denver gets first marijuana retailer applicant under social equity program. Full story at .

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NORML

MARCH 27, 2020

A majority of Americans agree with states’ decisions to classify licensed medical cannabis facilities as “essential services” to the community – a designation that permits them to maintain retail operations during regional ‘stay-at-home’ orders.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

Big news out of Connecticut today, as a bill to legalize the adult-use and retail sale of marijuana has passed through a critical vote in the General Law Committee with a 10-8 majority.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

In the first in what are anticipated to be multiple Congressional hearings to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. With 97.7% of the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 26, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports. Rahul Gupta, the nominee for director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), worked as a consultant to Holistic Industries, a multi-state cannabis operator, for nine months in 2020. Biden’s White House Drug Czar Nominee Worked For A Marijuana Business, Records Show.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. Medical Marijuana Laws USA: A Nationwide Overview Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is legal in a growing number of states across the United States. Patients can possess up to one ounce of usable marijuana.

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NORML

JUNE 13, 2019

Are you paying too much for medical marijuana? Pennsylvania’s closed-loop system of limited marijuana permit holders is not a competitive free market. ’s medical marijuana law will start bringing some transparency to consumer-level prices. Operators fiercely defended premium retail prices.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML Cannabis Policy Guidance Memo for Protecting Public Health During COVID-19 Crisis. States Taking Action to Ensure Uninterrupted Retail Access to Medical Cannabis During COVID-19 Outbreak. NORML’s Voting Guide to Legalize Marijuana in Your State. Download memo.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Common sense should dictate this retailer be given a small fine as a way of indicating that honesty is the best policy. Marijuana Retail Report. All this does is persuade good operators to hide infractions and bad operators to increase their bad behaviour as they see upside in good behaviour.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Applications for medical marijuana dispensaries available for the first time since 2010, caregiver applications added to Office of Marijuana Policy’s electronic offerings. Both dispensaries and caregivers may conduct sales to medical marijuana patients in Maine. Registered caregivers may operate caregiver retail stores.

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WeedAdvisor

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Germany is considering joining the list of industrialized nations who plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the near – albeit unspecified – future. Although medical marijuana was legalized by Merkel’s administration, it is strictly limited to severe illnesses when other treatment options have been exhausted. A Massive Market. .

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Veriheal

APRIL 29, 2024

The state of Louisiana is making historic strides in cannabis with the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee’s recent unanimous passing of House Bill 707 , which will help the state establish a regulatory framework for eventual adult-use marijuana legalization. This is a very simple bill,” he stated to the committee. “It

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing and regulating the adult use and retail sale of marijuana in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The measure permits individuals 21 and older to possess and purchase up to an ounce of cannabis and creates a system to license and regulate retail marijuana businesses.

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NORML

JULY 26, 2023

That’s because these policies are working largely as voters and lawmakers intended and they are clearly preferable to criminal marijuana prohibition." “Nearly half of all Americans now reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal," NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "To

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

In June, a marijuana shop opened in Union City in the San Francisco Bay Area. Not long ago, most cities would force cannabis retailers into less desirable industrial zones, as if the marijuana industry represented an eyesore. It took a little time but they are getting there. MJ Biz write.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 10, 2021

The two-year PEIR process would cover all potential uses including retail, distribution, testing, manufacturing, indoor and outdoor cultivation, and microbusinesses. ” As the county moves closer to voting on a revamped marijuana policy, Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher described Wednesday’s action as a challenge.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 19, 2021

Virginia state lawmakers are calling for an earlier start to licensed sales of recreational marijuana, arguing that the delay between the legalization of cannabis possession and the launch of regulated retailers will encourage illicit sales. What we need to do is get the safe sales of marijuana out there as soon as possible,” he added.

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