Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned (Albany/Buffalo/NYC). of the NYS Civil Service Law. Duties Description.

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Programs Research and Development Seed-To-Sale Compliance 52

NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program will be legally permitted for the first time to personally cultivate up to five marijuana plants. Illinois Gov.

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Legalization Marijuana Legislation Cultivation 279

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 Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Access Law Patients Programs 98

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. Measures like social equity programs aim to support marginalized communities, offering resources for equitable participation.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2021

Since that policy shift, a drug with public safety stigmas has essentially given the city some advantage on bridging funding gaps in historically underfunded priorities, and has even earned praise from the Orange County Grand Jury in a new June 3 report. But questions remain.

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Policy Dispensary Collective Cannabis 105

MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Research and Development Marijuana Seed-To-Sale 105

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Here comes more New York cannabis program litigation. medical cannabis providers), including Acreage Holdings, PharmaCann, Green Thumb Industries and Curaleaf, two potential retail dispensary applicants and a medical cannabis practitioner.

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Retail Dispensary Programs Cannabis 73

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 has a robust medical program, with about 1.6% Colorado (pop. 22,399,058.

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Collective Policy Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain. Allow eligible equity retailers to keep a percentage of the excise tax they collect. Strengthen labor peace requirements.

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Supply Chain Legislation Collective Retail 52

MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Chronic Pain Patients Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Recreational Consumption Research and Development Safety 52

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.”

Policy 40

Policy Chronic Pain Collective Cannabis 40

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. FL resident? IN resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 247

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. per ounce of flower, $3.00

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

Our delivery policies and procedures will only bolster Massachusetts’ reputation as a role model for states looking to incorporate equity into cannabis legalization and ensure public safety.”. Any municipality that has notified the Commission that delivery may operate within its borders.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Safety Programs Packaging 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, House Bill 3960, to repeal the state’s zero tolerance per se traffic safety ban for THC and its metabolites.

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Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 244

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. The measures would regulate the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults. Pennsylvania.

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Legislation Clinical Trials Research and Development Access 128

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. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Cannabis programs also create opportunities for entrepreneurship and a wide variety of other jobs. When it comes to real estate statistics from this survey, it seems that just over half of adults would consider purchasing a home next to a retail cannabis dispensary. Cannabis and Real Estate. Maryland saw 65.6%

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Dispensary Retail Legalization Cannabis 100

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

And even more cities and counties – 62 percent – prohibit the licensing of any form of cannabis retail. million allocation to establish a cannabis local jurisdiction retail access grant program. The DCC develops and implements progressive cannabis policies with robust protections for public health, safety, and the environment.

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Data Access Business Retail 52

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. California uses its cannabis revenues for administrative costs related to legalization, with extra funds going toward economic development, academic studies, and youth programs. Massachusetts.

Business 45

Business Education Retail Programs 45

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Processors are required to participate in a mentorship program for social equity applicants and an environmental sustainability program. The Board will continue to review applications on an ongoing basis and will be making subsequent recommendations for licensure under the Conditional Cultivator program.

Conditions 52

Conditions Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 52

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. Legislation is pending, House Bill 1663, to allow for the use, possession, and retail sale of marijuana by adults. New Hampshire. NH resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 164

NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1015, to make participation in Virginia’s medical cannabis program legal under state law. Update : S.54

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 148

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Legislation is pending, AB 286, to temporarily reduce tax rates imposed on the retail sale and commercial cultivation of cannabis.

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Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 167

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Working with clients in cultivation, processing and retail, each firm offers services like state compliance, audits, staff training and assistance with certifications from current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), quality management (ISO 9001) and food safety (ISO 22000) and Organic. About Allay Consulting. About iComply.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

Processors are required to participate in a mentorship program for social equity applicants and an environmental sustainability program. The Board also voted to hire John Kagia, the now former Chief Knowledge Officer of New Frontier Data, as the director of public policy for the OCM. Aerial View of Liberty Island, New York.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Conditions Cannabinoids Programs 52

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. Harborside Inc.,

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

Latest study designed to encourage sensible policy development. Oregon’s Public Policy Approach to Support Legal Marijuana Production and the State’s Abundant Supply: The Course for Seeking the Right Balance. Oversupply is seen as a positive as it indicated incorporation of grey & black markets. State has 2,100 licensees.

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Legislation Recreational Marijuana Policy 61

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

She added, “Here, we are faced with the challenge of balancing public safety concerns like robberies, which the use of body cameras are intended to deter, with individual privacy.”. Policy changes include: New Licenses. Social Consumption Pilot Program. We depend on a good relationship with law enforcement. Hoffman said.

Marijuana 40

Marijuana Safety Programs Retail 40

Canna Law Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

The Order, however, does not mention cannabis businesses, such as retailers, processors, producers, and wholesalers. Develop workplace plans to account for liberal leave and telework policies, when feasible. Ensure flexible leave policies for staff who need to stay home due to school/childcare dismissals.

Retail 54

Retail Compliance Compliance Business 54

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

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. A state sales tax of 7.25% on retail cannabis sales, plus up to 1% local sales tax.

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Marijuana Safety Programs Dispensary 64

The Joint Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

This is all according to data released by Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy, which was collected by the group Metrc. A total of 21,194 transactions were logged by cannabis retailers during the first month in business.” During the first month of legal sales in Maine, over $1.4

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Legalization Marijuana Retail Programs 49

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to permit the retail sale of medical CBD products to registered patients. Update : HSB 244 was approved by the House Public Safety Committee on 3/7. HF 717 was heard and approved by the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee on 3/5. GA resident?

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Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 174

United Patients Group

APRIL 11, 2023

MD programs typically last for four years and consist of coursework and clinical rotations in various medical specialties. After completing an MD program, graduates must undergo a residency program that provides hands-on training and practical experience in their chosen field.

Education 52

Education Research and Development Therapy Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

In states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut that are on the cusp of opening their doors to adult-use programs, and in California, the first state to enact cannabis laws, these unregulated marketplaces thrive, accounting for a large majority of cannabis sales.

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Cannabinoids Hemp Sativa THC 52

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Voters paved the way for the City of Costa Mesa to allow commercial cannabis retail stores by approving a measure allowing a 4%-7% gross receipts tax on retail marijuana businesses generating an estimated $3 million per year for city services, and the regulation of marijuana business locations. Costa Mesa: Measure Q.

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Retail Cultivation Business Decriminalization 84