Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

The rules were necessary because Vermont’s medical cannabis statutes were repealed March 1 under state law, meaning there were no regulations to govern the program, according to in-depth reporting from the Battleboro Reformer. Read more at Heady Vermont.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“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 ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

Access 98

Access Law Patients Programs 98

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

The Cambridge City Council unanimously passed a policy order repealing a three percent “Community Impact Fee” tax on recreational marijuana in a meeting Monday evening. Under the current law, the community impact fee compensates the city for “additional expenses and impacts” on municipal services such as law enforcement and public health.

Recreational 52

Recreational Dispensary Policy State Laws 52

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

Law 98

Law Marijuana Programs Dispensary 98

Cannabis Chronicles

JANUARY 8, 2019

SPOKANE — Nearly five years on, regulators of Washington state’s legal marijuana industry say there’s more work to be done on keeping pot out of the hands of children and assisting growers facing falling revenues due to a glut of product. “We How do we get really smart about doing the things we can do now?”.

Marijuana 100

Marijuana Retail State Laws Law 100

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.

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Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 105

MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

For starters, this case clarifies that the federal government can neither force the states to enforce federal marijuana policy, nor can they prohibit the states from implementing or revising their own marijuana policies. Murphy holds that state-law repeals are not pre-emptible.

Policy 100

Policy State Laws DEA Legislation 100

The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Drug policies must be updated and must address discrimination concerns. In Senate bill, SB0007 , the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act , is lengthy and comprehensive.

Legislation 85

Legislation Marijuana Policy Recreational 85

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2021

DHC is pleased to announce a new Cannabis Practice Group to help cannabis retail, growers, distributors, processors, and investors navigate the new regulations associated with the law in ways that safeguard both public safety and business enterprise. Active monitoring of policy changed at all level of government.

Compliance 100

Compliance Compliance Safety Law 100

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. CO resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

Legislation 245

Legislation Decriminalization Access Patients 245

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil. Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

Recreational 77

Recreational Legalization Oil Extraction 77

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

The NYSBA provided four reasons for its opinion: In light of the federal government’s continued decision not to prosecute state-legalized medical cannabis, attorneys are provided “cover” to practice cannabis law: “Inasmuch as 17 states, plus Washington, D.C.,

Business 105

Business Recreational State Laws Law 105

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 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : SB 165 was approved by the Senate on 3/12/20.

Legislation 189

Legislation Access Patients THC 189

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is “very close” to issuing the first round of conditional recreational business licenses, said Erik Gundersen, the director of the Office of Marijuana Policy. Retail shops need state-issued conditional licenses. Shops go back to state for active licenses. State licenses health and safety testing labs.

Dispensary 59

Dispensary Safety Conditions Banking 59

Canna Law Blog

MAY 12, 2020

Last October , Weedmaps, the well-known platform providing cannabis consumers with information related to cannabis products, online ordering, retail store and product listings, and consumer education, received a subpoena from the U.S. We cooperate with these requests as we do with all lawful inquiries.

State Laws 73

State Laws Policy Compliance Compliance 73

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Marijuana Retail Report. State law — and the will of Nevada voters — is clear that cannabis is legal to possess and use for medicinal and recreational purposes. Yet state agencies, including the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, continue to list it as a Schedule I substance alongside meth, heroin, and cocaine.

Treatment 52

Treatment Recreational Cannabis State Laws 52

NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

However, the work of reforming our nation’s failed marijuana laws is not suspended therefore we’re still updating you policy efforts across the country. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law. AK resident? California.

Legislation 271

Legislation Access Patients Cultivation 271

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.

Legislation 147

Legislation Decriminalization Patients Edibles 147

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. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021.

Law 52

Law Marijuana Policy Recreational 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

“The House will pass legislation early next year to put this question before the voters, but we need to start looking at changes needed to State law now.”. The group will study issues related to cannabis legalization including the licensing and oversight of businesses cultivating, processing and retailing recreational marijuana.

Legislation 77

Legislation Legalization Policy Cannabis 77

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. Uber Canada Announces Partnership With Tokyo Smoke for Cannabis Ordering in Ontario. Harborside Inc.,

Cannabinoids 52

Cannabinoids Retail Policy Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Florida health officials this year stopped medical-marijuana operators from using Leafly and other third-party sites to process patient orders, saying the arrangements violated a state law banning operators from contracting for services “directly related to the cultivation, processing and dispensing” of cannabis.

Marijuana 98

Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Patients Policy 98

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.

Recreational 52

Recreational Consumption Research and Development Safety 52

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!”. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cultivation 105

Cultivation Seed-To-Sale Conditions Business 105

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. New Hampshire. Update : S.54 VT resident?

Legislation 161

Legislation Decriminalization Safety Cultivation 161

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

The First Circuit’s decision effectively eliminates all residency requirements for becoming a cannabis licensee in the state. In 2020, the state issued policy guidance stating it would not enforce the residency requirement for cannabis licensees in the recreational marketplace. The history here was interesting.

Dispensary 84

Dispensary Cannabis Law State Laws 84

NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 5595, to permit the use, possession, cultivation, and retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2331, to legalize the use, possession, and retail sale of cannabis for adults. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of retail sales. Connecticut.

Legislation 163

Legislation Decriminalization Access Therapy 163

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The four plaintiffs filed a motion last week to amend their suit to include allegations that RLD and its Cannabis Control Division violated the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act. A policy director initially told Vigil and Colomo to have the plants destroyed, but were quickly told to reverse course, according to the complaint.

Programs 52

Programs Policy Edibles Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In addition, the state has seen the expansion of licenses for marijuana retail stores and craft growers. Because there was no regular session for the state legislature in 2022, no new state laws related to cannabis were introduced or passed.

Recreational 52

Recreational Legislation Research and Development Retail 52

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. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of retail sales. Lawmakers are considering senate-approved legislation, S. Update : S.54

Legislation 241

Legislation Patients Decriminalization Access 241

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

In another sense, the Order is broader than anticipated: it requires OLCC and OHA to come up with emergency rules, legislative proposals and even an anti-vaping education campaign, while creating a Vaping Public Health Workgroup to presumably drive Oregon policy going forward. And they will have to. What should vape processors be doing?

Vaping 82

Vaping Terpenes Retail Legislation 82

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.

Legislation 136

Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 136

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

which Nebraska’s legislature passed last year to allow for hemp cultivation under state law. Last year, on November 16, 2018, Nebraska’s Attorney General issued an Opinion on CBD stating that CBD products remained illegal, despite the then-pending 2018 Farm Bill. 2-501 et seq.), ” NE St. §

Hemp 67

Hemp CBD Agriculture Cultivation 67

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.

Patients 96

Patients Cultivation Retail Recreational 96

SpeedWeed

AUGUST 21, 2021

“Social equity license holders will be required to comply with all statutes and rules that govern Adult-Use Marijuana Establishment licenses, including obtaining approval to operate before opening their retail location.

Business 52

Business Programs State Laws Dispensary 52

WeedAdvisor

JUNE 27, 2019

It threatens to create massive retail store gaps that only the black market will fill. “A But the federal government has generally taken a hands-off approach toward state laws loosening access to the drug.”. Meeting demand also likely involves establishing more retail locations. A Hands-Off Approach”. .

Legalization 76

Legalization Marijuana Dispensary Recreational 76

Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In the midst of this uncertainty, we have been stressing to our clients the importance of insurance coverage for your business (see Anatomy of a Cannabis Insurance Policy Part 1: The Basics )– especially insurance that covers your liability for your marijuana- and hemp-derived products. Breach of warranty.

Business 44

Business Policy Pets Vaping 44