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. Kemp, House Speaker David Ralston and Lt.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. Current Texas Medical Marijuana Regulations CBD laws in Texas are governed by the Compassionate Use Program.

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Law Dispensary Clinical Trials Programs 52

The Blunt Truth

MARCH 17, 2021

Since that time, while California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies, lawmakers have been making efforts to amend state law to provide more protections to marijuana users. RagingWire Telecomm.,

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Going along with this rapid trend toward legalization, states have enacted various workplace protections for marijuana users, including prohibitions on adverse employment actions for off-duty marijuana use. State Law Considerations. Interplay Between Federal and State Law. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

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Marijuana Policy State Laws Safety 75

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The case involved an Oregon fire loss arising under a homeowner’s insurance policy issued by Country Mutual to Peter and Wendy Bogard. According to the court filings, the Bogards were legally growing hemp in accordance with a “Hemp Pilot Program,” and they used that hemp to make CBD products, including a CBD salve marketed as “Dr.

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CBD THC Policy Hemp 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We got 51 hemp-derived Delta-8 THC products tested by an independent lab, and found high levels of Delta-9 THC in most of them. Customers looking for a “weed light” experience could be getting something decidedly heavy , with delta-9 THC levels well beyond the legal limit and very little in the way of testing for impurities.

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THC CBD Legalization Vaping 96

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 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state.

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Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 237

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] 1805, 88th Leg.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Bush’s national drug control strategy, Congress passed legislation to require schools, colleges and universities to implement and enforce drug and alcohol prevention programs and policies as a condition of eligibility to receive federal funds and assistance. Certification Requirements.

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Research and Development Education Programs Policy 52

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

We are leaps and bounds ahead of where we were just a quarter century ago, with at least 18 states having legalized adult-use cannabis , and at least 47 with some degree of medical cannabis laws on the books, even if only for Type III cannabis , otherwise called low-THC cannabis or hemp.

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Medicine Patients Cannabis Access 136

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. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 145

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. Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Update : H.

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Legislation Access Patients THC 183

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

To be fair, the USDA did issue an opinion in mid-2019 that stated that states/tribes could not prohibit the interstate transport of hemp produced under the 2014 Farm Bill. Many state law enforcement agencies simply mistook hemp for an illegal controlled substance. delta-9 THC or destroys any delta-9 THC by product.

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Hemp Agriculture Extraction THC 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant. percent concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces a high.

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Agriculture Hemp Research and Development Programs 59

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. While federal law limits the delta-9 THC content of hemp to not more than 0.3 1, 2022.

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Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2020

Nearly All Patients With Vaping Lung Injuries Used Black-Market THC. Senate approved bill to fix glitches in state’s hemp law. THC cap for medical pot passes House. Why 2020 legalization failed in the Sunshine State. Hemp season threatened because feds haven’t OKd state’s plan. California.

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Hemp Vaping Legislation Programs 95

NORML

MARCH 7, 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, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. AZ resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Patients THC 228

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law.

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Legalization Seed-To-Sale Programs Dispensary 97

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

An Oregon legislative task force established pursuant to HB 3000 (2021) and SB 1564 (2022) is developing policy proposals for 2023 relating to intoxicating cannabinoid products, illegal cannabis production, and water rights issues. THC concentration threshold, but still contain enough THC per milligram to make the product intoxicating.

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Cannabinoids Legislation Hemp Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

#BreakingNews : During the #ImpactForum in Orlando, Florida, Former #President Bill Clinton came out full force in #support of CBD plus a small amount of THC for pain management. link] #news #cannatechtoday #breaking #thc #florida #orlando #clinton #cbd #pain. — Cannabis & Tech Today (@cannatechtoday) February 24, 2022.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 16, 2021

After years of regulatory limbo that allowed registered patients in Georgia to possess—but not purchase—low-THC cannabis oil, the state has established a regulated market and has licensed six businesses to produce and sell the oil. In 2015, Georgia legalized the possession of cannabis oil containing a maximum of 5% THC.

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Oil Dispensary Patients THC 52

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 1557, to expand the state’s low-THC medical cannabis oil program. NY resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 191

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

At a more local level, city council members in Springfield, Illinois approved the state’s first marijuana consumption space. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. VA resident? WA resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 156

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

One agency, though, that has surprisingly never lifted a finger against state-legal cannabis–though it is taking a closer look at CBD–is the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ). Back in July, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched the Cannabis Quality Assurance Program ( CannaQAP ).

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Pets Safety Packaging CBD 68

SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

Scott Martin, a 37-year-old firefighter and military veteran, was fired from the Buffalo Fire Department in February after he tested positive for THC on a drug test. Officials suspended him without pay and forced him to enter a substance abuse treatment program. Martin’s attorney, David C. “They are seven years behind.”

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Legalization Chronic Pain Collective State Laws 52

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, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Happy 2022!

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Dispensary Law Concentrates Patients 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

Advocates said the bill contradicts federal law, which currently allows hemp products to be sold with 0.3% Delta 9 THC. Atlanta law firm seeks court order declaring chemical related to intoxicating ingredient in marijuana is legal. Law 360 (sub. businesses from crashing. The bill was introduced by Sen. Marijuana Moment.

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Hemp CBD Legalization Research and Development 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

The latest hemp laws state-by-state: May 2019. Hemp growth programs took root in four different states, expanded in two states, and legislation awaits the governor’s signature in another state in the month of May. Established a hemp growth program. Established a hemp growing program.

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Hemp Food Retail Legislation 40

The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Generally speaking, CBD oil is legal in the United States with a certain catch. Since CBD is a hemp product, it is required by law to contain no more than 0.3 THC trace content by dry weight. The effects of THC responsible for the cannabis high. Hemp Plant State Laws.

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CBD Legalization Oil Hemp 36

SMPL

APRIL 27, 2020

Testing will be limited to the first two weeks of training camp instead of from April to August, and the threshold for the amount of 9-delta tetrahydrocannabinol — or THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana — needed to trigger a positive test will be raised fourfold. In 11 states, including seven with N.F.L. the N.F.L.’s

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

Federalism and the current conflict between federal and state law. As of October 16, 2019, 34 states have legalized the medical the use of marijuana. Thirteen additional states have legalized the medical use of low THC marijuana. Also, eleven states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. The governor also signed Senate Bill 1700 to protect the privacy of doctors recommending low-THC marijuana and their patients. .’ Who is eligible for medical marijuana?

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with state law. For example, a credit union needs to know how to verify the member is part of the pilot program. How are you monitoring regulatory changes ?

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Hemp Business Cultivation Banking 69

NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

“This would be a big deal in terms of changing our policies to follow states like Colorado, Washington, California, that we’ve seen move forward ending prohibition, not only stopping the arrests, as we’ve done significantly in Illinois with our decriminalization laws, but to open up the marketplace.”

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Decriminalization Patients Legislation Law 118

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5372 (SB 5372), “An Act relating to hemp processor registration and a hemp extract certification into law.” SB 5372 went into effect on July 25, 2021, and creates a voluntary registration and certification program that hemp processors can opt-in to in the Evergreen State.

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Extraction Hemp Seed-To-Sale Food 105

NORML

MAY 3, 2019

” The Cedar Park, Texas police department will implement a cite and release program for those caught with possessing up to two ounces of cannabis. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state. HI resident? ME resident?

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Legislation Decriminalization Hemp Patients 160

SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Flower is forbidden in New York, even for patients in the state’s medical cannabis program. When New York started its medical program in 2014, Gov. Ground flower has been approved for sale by the state, and the pods produced under those auspices are intended for vaporization by medical patients.”. Except that it isn’t.

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