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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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Here’s what they are saying… More evidence is emerging that crash rates go up when states legalize recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Results: Legalization of the recreational use of marijuana was associated with a statistically significant 6.6% THE REPORT.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

As you navigate this landscape, gain insights into how medical marijuana impacts healthcare practices, perceptions, and societal norms. Throughout this exploration, you’ll find practical information to help you understand the changing landscape of medical marijuana and its potential benefits for you and your community.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

Washington, DC: Legal marijuana states generated more revenue from retail cannabis sales than they did from alcohol sales, according to data provided by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). NORML-Factsheet-Marijuana-Regulation-Impact-on-Health-Safety-and-Economy. billion last year.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. Columbia Care locations will continue to remain open, with appropriate measures being taken to ensure safety.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

After months of negotiation, Governor Murphy and NJ 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. New Jersey ranks second in the nation in per capita annual marijuana arrests.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. The Cannabis Act allows employers to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace policy that prohibits employees from using or possessing cannabis in the workplace and from being under the influence of cannabis while they are performing work, including remote work.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy , and PLOS One – discovering a buffer effect and decreased crime rates. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Voice of OC reports… Several years ago, Santa Ana hatched an idea to pump money into some of its most underfunded — and neglected — quality of life areas by capitalizing on a product that some in town didn’t support, but which still existed in the community anyway: recreational marijuana. . But questions remain.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 5, 2022

California already had a largely unregulated medical cannabis market in place, following voters’ historic passage of Proposition 215 in 1996, which was the first medical marijuana law in the nation to go into effect. impact-of-california-cannabis-taxes-on-legal-market.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

There has been a recent flurry of movement – both in the courts and in state legislatures – on the marijuana law front across several states. Other jurisdictions are catching up to the marijuana law frenzy. Here’s a round-up of the most recent developments: New Laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

WORCESTER— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce that Certified Economic Empowerment Applicants and Social Equity Program Participants can now apply for pre-certification and licensure for a second delivery license type—Marijuana Delivery Operator licenses—through the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal (MassCIP).

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Bills are pending in the House and Senate.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2022

Since 2014 when sales began in Colorado and Washington, legalization policies have provided states a new revenue stream to bolster budgets and fund important services and programs. million) | Tax rate: 15% wholesale, 15% special retail. Colorado’s 15% wholesale excise tax and its 15% special retail tax do not apply to those sales.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. IN resident? NH resident?

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

In Part 1 of this two-part series we discussed the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s (“LCB”) proposed rules stemming from SB 5318, which passed last year and forced the LCB to transition from an enforcement-first policy to a compliance-first policy when handling violations. Category II. Category IV.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Now is no different. Jennifer Mora. Connecticut.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Another great way to stay up to date is Marijuana Moment’s daily newsletter, which you can subscribe to HERE.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022. The Cannabis Act allows employers to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace policy that prohibits employees from using or possessing cannabis in the workplace and from being under the influence of cannabis while they are performing work, including remote work.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

This week, officials with the Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board issued their first-ever permits to retailers who wish to allow customers to consume cannabis on the premises. At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Actions to Take.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The state of California has now permitted the legal use of marijuana for two years. Since its passing in 2016, Prop 64 has earmarked its entire cannabis industry tax revenue, minus regulatory costs, to supporting public health, repairing the environment, and bettering public safety. A 15% state retail sales excise tax.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

Potential patients and recommending medical professionals, on the other hand, have questions about the efficacy, safety, accessibility, and other features of cannabis, but they are unsure where to find the answers. It depends on where you live if medical marijuana aka medical cannabis is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report. Here’s the statement in full.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following the announcement of Velieva’s eligibility, Richardson took to Twitter to call out the Olympic Committee’s uneven enforcement of its drug policy. If passed, the bill would add a year to the prison sentence of those convicted of first- or second-degree robbery of a cannabis retailer. ” Richardson wrote.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

This week, members of the Morgantown, West Virginia city council approved an ordinance to allow police to issue $15 fines to those caught with up to 15 grams of marijuana instead of making an arrest. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take. AL resident?

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From opt-outs to gross limitations on the number of initial cannabis stores, “competent” is hardly a word we could use to describe Ontario’s marijuana policy. This benefits the black market because it eliminates the prospect of private retailers offering click and collect, or same-day delivery.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

Gavin Newsom on Monday signaled that he is open to rethinking the taxes the state levels on marijuana growers and purchases. It is my goal to look at tax policy to stabilize the market.” ” Asked to expand on the language at a press conference, Newsom said, “There was intention by having that language in the budget.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

A group of Colorado lawmakers wants to increase oversight of the state’s marijuana businesses, but the cannabis industry is ready to fight the proposal. Improve Marijuana Industry Regulation. Concerning measures to improve marijuana industry regulation. Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana. BILL SUMMARY. BILL SUMMARY.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 15, 2019

15% on sales from grower to retailer; 15% on retail sales. 15% on sales from grower to retailer; 10% on retail sales. Massachusetts pays for various public safety programs with the cannabis taxes it collects. Massachusetts. 10.75% state excise tax; local sales tax capped at 3%. Washington State.

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The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

million in marijuana and marijuana products was purchased both by those who live in the state and by tourists visiting from out of state. This is all according to data released by Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which was collected by the group Metrc. During the first month of legal sales in Maine, over $1.4

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine pushes the target date for adult-use marijuana sales back by 3 months, and lowers its projected sales tax revenue for the fiscal year that ends June 30. Maine is planning to have its first recreational marijuana shops open in June, three months later than expected. BEFORE MARIJUANA MARKET OPENS. Says the Press Herald.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act recently signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York legalized recreational cannabis use by adults over the age of 21. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government. Here’s their press release. Learn more about our Cannabis Practice by clicking here.

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MassRoots

APRIL 30, 2020

Until now, a person caught with marijuana in Virginia could face up to 30-days in jail and a fine of up to $500. What amount of marijuana is legal to possess? It remains illegal to possess more than one ounce, however, and being caught using or selling any amount of marijuana still remains punishable by law.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization presents an opportunity to address historical injustices associated with cannabis prohibition, particularly concerning marginalized communities disproportionately affected by past enforcement policies. With a robust market demand, licensed cannabis businesses contribute to local economies through sales and ancillary services.

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