Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It

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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. I really hope that they’re putting patients’ needs into the equation.

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Programs Oil Patients Access 45

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

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. Allow financially disadvantaged patients to receive discounts on medical cannabis products. AZ resident?

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Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 237

The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

But even in this era of plenty, there are still countless medical cannabis patients who cannot afford their medicine and don’t know where or how to find assistance. Luckily, “compassionate care” programs are still common, and patients who are in need still have avenues to find a helping hand.

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Programs Patients Access Medicine 111

NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under state law even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. CO resident? FL resident? FL resident? MD resident? NH resident? New Jersey.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 242

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

The OCM will develop a license application process and open the program as soon as possible. The medical cannabis program has expanded. The OCM expanded the medical cannabis program in a number of ways, with the following changes already implemented: doctors have greater discretion in certifying patients for medical marijuana.

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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. State Senators Daylin Leach (D) and Sharif Street (D), as well as Rep. PA resident?

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 126

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. House Bill 1386 “prohibits an employer from firing an employee solely because the employee has a positive drug test for cannabis if the employee is a qualified patient.” AK resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 145

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The short answer is that the CCB and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are in the process of “staffing up” (some of which was formalized during the meeting) but are taking action to expand the medical cannabis program and cannabinoid hemp licensure immediately. Here are the highlights: Expansion of the Medical Cannabis Program.

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Programs Cannabinoids Hemp Patients 69

NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

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. 4522, to protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination. Legislation is pending, S.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 183

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 158

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. The state has close to 400 dispensaries total. There is no excise tax on medical cannabis.

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Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Based on the judge’s demand, New Mexico’s medical cannabis purchase limits should be set in accordance with a March-approved law —titled the “Cannabis Regulation Act”—that legalized recreational cannabis for adults aged 21 and above from June 29 onwards. A Patient’s Petition Leads to Widespread Change.

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Patients Cultivation Retail Recreational 98

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

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Legislation Hemp Access Patients 163

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 142

NORML

MAY 17, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law to allow individuals with prior low-level cannabis convictions to apply to the sentencing court to have their record vacated. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) of Oklahoma signed legislation into law to permit the retail sale of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 133

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 25, 2021

Eventually, more will follow with details about retailers and testing facilities, among other important topics. Following two public hearings, the final rule text states that cultivators may grow between 6,000 and 8,000 mature plants (or up to 10,000 if they have special approval from the state). View original article.

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Legalization Retail Cultivation Patients 52

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. CA resident? CA resident? CT resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 133

NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

New Jersey lawmakers have come to an agreement with Governor Murphy regarding retail marijuana tax rates, settling on charging sales tax by weight as opposed to a specific percentage. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state.

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 175

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. Missouri state regulators began issuing the first of nearly 200 licenses to medical cannabis providers. HI resident? New Hampshire. NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 156

Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Ordinance to Allow for the Licensing and Operation of Marijuana Hospitality Businesses and Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Businesses. Ordinance Repealing the Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program. Retail Marijuana Hospitality and Sales Businesses.

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Marijuana Consumption Retail Business 76

NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

At the state level, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington launched a new program and began granting pardons to those with past criminal misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions on their record. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2134, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Initiative 65 (74%) passed over the Alternative 65A (32%)—the latter of which would have restricted medicinal cannabis to terminally ill patients. Thanks to the passage of New Jersey Public Question 1, the state now permits the sale and possession of recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older.

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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. Montana: As of Jan. Louisiana: As of Jan.

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Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients 52

Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ( CDTFA ) is the California cannabis agency that oversees state-level cannabis taxation. Under state law, CDTFA collected both a cultivation tax and an excise tax. In 2022, that all changed when the state adopted tax reforms. California expanded medical deliveries.

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Collective Hemp Cannabis Programs 73

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Throughout the regulatory process, the Commission relied on the expertise of colleagues and staff who have been on the ground implementing the legal marketplace as well as the valuable experiences and feedback of patients, consumers, residents, and businesses. Social Consumption Pilot Program. Policy changes include: New Licenses.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Add that to the first Cookies retail experience, located in the shadow of the famous ‘Bada Bing’ from The Sopranos, this launch is going to be epic on every level!”. Cookies ’ seed-to-sale business allows for complete quality control at every step—from cultivation and production to customers’ end retail experience.

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Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This bill offers retail consumers the option to consume legally in a social setting,” said Ashley Weber, executive director of the Colorado office of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. They should be limited only by the patient population in Philadelphia, which is growing every day.”

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Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 118

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

At the outset of 2019, LA had just finished with the craze of Phase 2 non-retail applications, and all was quiet on the local level as everyone was rushing to get their State annuals submitted. March 2019 – Development of LA’s Phase 3 Retail License Application. . May 2019 – LA released Final Ordinances. .

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Similarly, this proposed bill provides for the operation of cannabis lounges, which consumers and retailers have been yearning for since recreational cannabis became legal in Oregon. Consumers will be permitted to bring into a cannabis lounge cannabis items purchased from an adjoining retailer.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

While physical shops and dispensaries sell them, online retail is also fast-growing by the minute. Is CBD Legal in the United States? Generally speaking, CBD oil is legal in the United States with a certain catch. Hemp Plant State Laws. Unfortunately, not all 50 states have fully legalized industrial hemp.

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SMPL

JANUARY 20, 2020

At the same time, Wellcana expects to expand its Baton Rouge facility off Highland Road near Interstate 10 to primarily clone and process plants and make medical marijuana products being sold to about 5,000 patients so far through nine state-approved pharmacies through licensed-doctors’ recommendations. Department of Agriculture.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The Midwestern states’ launch into the potentially lucrative recreational market comes at a turbulent time for the industry, which has been rocked by layoffs, the vaping health scare and investor disappointment with Canada’s marijuana program. A low-interest loan program for these applicants also was created as part of the law.

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