Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2020

Public Safety (PS) is supporting efforts to enforce the legalization and regulation of cannabis through activities to deter criminal activity and to help ensure that organized crime does not penetrate the legalized system. PS is working with the PTs and other key stakeholders (e.g., Considerations.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

La Jolla, CA: The establishment of licensed cannabis retailers is not independently associated with an increase in traffic crashes, according to data published in the journal Health Economics. County-level evidence from recreational marijuana dispensary sales in Colorado,” appears in Health Economics.

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Veriheal

MAY 9, 2025

According to the Washington DC police department website , cannabis is legal for both medicinal use and recreational use within certain boundaries. In contrast to this recreational legality, there has been a recent stream of cannabis business shutdowns in DC. All in all, the agency claims that public safety is driving the shutdowns.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 5, 2019

The bill would appropriate $2 million to a Cannabis Control Commission to launch administration of the law, with “priorities for the allocation of the remaining funds subject to appropriation,” starting with $100,000 annually to the Department of Safety for a drug monitoring initiative and data collection on health impacts.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 30, 2021

What will be the impact of farmgate retail on the industry and why is it important to understand it? What is farmgate cannabis retail? Farmgate cannabis is a retail framework that allows producers to sell products on-site at a licensed production facility. How does farmgate impact the cannabis industry?

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Fresh plans have been released regarding the launch of New York state’s first-ever recreational cannabis retail stores. Although it remains uncertain as to where exactly the first recreational cannabis stores in New York will be located, state leaders have been dropping hints about the looming launches for quite some time.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JULY 2, 2019

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 to lift its ban on recreational cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county at its Tuesday evening meeting. Recreational sales can begin in unincorporated areas of Clark County as early as Jan. Both Vancouver and Battle Ground allow recreational marijuana businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Marijuana Retail Report write. New Mexico might implement new laws that would limit recreational cannabis tourism. Officials claim these limits would ensure public safety. Regulators in New Mexico held a public hearing this week to discuss rules for the state’s forthcoming recreational cannabis market.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2019

OLCC Provides Oregon Legislature with Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Study. . Portland, OR — Today the Oregon Liquor Control Commission provided the Oregon Legislative Assembly with the 2019 Recreational Marijuana Supply and Demand Legislative Report required by ORS 475B.548. January 31, 2019.

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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. Does access to marijuana result in an increase in violent crimes over state lines, or does it lessen crime and bolster public safety? WHY DOES MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION DECREASE CRIME?

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced Senate Bill 1336 , which establishes a carryforward tax credit for commercial cannabis retailers. SB 1336 recognizes the difficulties that commercial cannabis retailers face, and provides a hand to a unique and important part of California’s economy. Though these taxes generated $1.75

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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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Safety Legalization Marijuana Retail 51

Cannabis Chronicles

JUNE 27, 2019

Sticky’s Pot Shop, which unsuccessfully defied the county’s ban on recreational cannabis, will reopen in its Hazel Dell location should the Clark County Council vote to reverse the prohibition. In April, the council held a work session examining the public safety and health aspects of legal cannabis.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

Violations that create a direct or immediate threat to public health, safety, or both. These penalties would not allow the LCB to cancel a license on a first offense but do threaten public safety. Violations that create a potential threat to public health, safety, or both. These violations are all pretty straightforward.

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Veriheal

APRIL 17, 2025

The legalization of weed for adults 21 and over has opened the floodgates, prompting 24 states to establish their own recreational, adult-use laws. Groups like SAM claim to work in the interest of public health and safety first and foremost, perhaps to distance themselves from the prejudicial roots of anti-legalization in the past.

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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. This year, sales are on pace to be more than $120 million, with retailers selling cannabis at a rate of $10 million a month through the first five months of the year.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 1, 2021

The New Mexico House of Representatives voted to approve a bill on Friday that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults. House Bill 12 would impose an excise tax of 8% on cannabis retail sales. There are currently five competing measures to legalize recreational marijuana navigating the New Mexico legislature.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. Proposition 207 in Arizona legalizes recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21, allowing for legal possession up to one ounce. Work may also be off-limits in terms of recreational marijuana use.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A petition has been filed in an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma. Specifically, it protects the personal use of marijuana for those 21 years old and older, while establishing quantity limits, safety standards and other restrictions, according to the language of the petition. OKLAHOMA CITY —.

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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. DHC’s experience representing clients in highly regulated industries allows us to assist clients in the cannabis space as they navigate the complexities of these regulations.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The retail store opened March 1, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. For a live recreational menu, visit here. We aim to be Aurora’s premier dispensary, offering a carefully curated selection of products while prioritizing education, safety, social responsibility, and quality.” Orchard Rd. in Aurora, Illinois.

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Dispensary Environment Recreational Patients 111

Cannabis Chronicles

APRIL 1, 2019

One in four marijuana users who are employed admit to doing this within the past year, according to a new survey of cannabis consumers in Washington, Oregon and Colorado, three states where recreational weed is legal. Indeed, the survey data show that recreational-cannabis consumers look pretty much like the average American.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind a job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer. Now is no different.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed “ The Rhode Island Cannabis Act ,” which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use. Retail sales are expected to begin as early as December 1, 2022.

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 21, 2019

Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites. Illinois is taking the route of full legalization of recreational marijuana.

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Veriheal

MAY 4, 2021

Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that officially legalized recreational cannabis for the state. When asked about recreational cannabis legalization Gov. Recreational cannabis helps boost tourism. What’s Permitted For Recreational Use. The post Congratulations to New Mexico for Recreational Cannabis Legalization!

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

According to research by real estate data company, Clever , property values rose by $17,113 more in states where recreational cannabis is legal, compared to states where it’s illegal or just legal at the medicinal level. Public health and safety programs. Not to mention, millions of dollars in tax revenue created. General funds.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

27, 2022 /CNW/ – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED ) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that the Company has entered into agreements to divest its retail business across Canada which includes the stores operating under the Tweed and Tokyo Smoke retail banners.

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Retail Packaging History Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Portland, OR — The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is issuing an immediate health and safety advisory due to the identification of potentially unsafe pesticide residue on plant material used in a packaged retail marijuana product. The product was sold through nine OLCC licensed marijuana retailers around Oregon.

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Marijuana Packaging Retail Agriculture 93

Veriheal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

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. Additionally, 69% stated that they would purchase one located within one mile of an adult retail cannabis store. Maryland saw 65.6%

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. The analysis explores barriers to access, civil protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety, as well as penalties for detrimental policies. ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy.

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WeedAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As Illinois prepares to follow through with their recreational marijuana rollout, Marijuana Business Daily reports the state’s biggest increase in medical cannabis sales throughout the program’s history. In Illinois, recreational users will pay 25 to 35% tax on each purchase, depending on the product. Other Changes. .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we previously reported , on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three separate cannabis reform bills into law ( NJ A21 , NJ A 1897 , and NJ A5342/NJ S3454 ), formally legalizing the use and possession of recreational marijuana in the Garden State. Connecticut.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 19, 2021

Medical: Very limited Recreational: Illegal Reciprocity: No. Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Texas is the largest state in the US without legal recreational cannabis or a large-scale medical cannabis program. Shutterstock).

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JULY 27, 2022

The City of Mount Pleasant adopted a municipal ordinance pursuant to the MRTMA that authorized a maximum of 3 marijuana retailer licenses. The ordinance established nine criteria and created a selection committee consisting of the city clerk, the city planner, and the director of public safety. Ten applicants sought these 3 licenses.

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Retail Recreational Marijuana Safety 82

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP (DHC), a top New York-based commercial law and government relations firm, has announced the formation of a Cannabis Practice Group, which will help clients navigate the regulations around newly legalized adult recreational marijuana in New York State.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 5, 2020

Maine is planning to have its first recreational marijuana shops open in June, three months later than expected. 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.

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