Canna Law Blog

MAY 12, 2025

marijuana operators are barred from participating in the international marijuana market when it comes to finished products and flower, yet they are allowed to participate in the global trade of marijuana genetics (subject to state law permitting the export). This legal quirk creates a strange scenario: U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

State law is unlikely to provide a useful backstop. And it happens ALL the time in cannabis. In this is case, the partners need to be prepared to kiss their business goodbye or end up in expensive or acrimonious litigation for a few years.

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

Cannabusinesses stay compliant by investing massive amounts of capital to ensure all phases of cultivation, production, and retail adhere to their states laws. Staying in compliance means avoiding heavy fines and possible revocation of licenses.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for small businesses operating in compliance with state law (and for some, in compliance with federal law) – especially those selling hemp-derived foods, supplements, and cosmetics (collectively, Consumable Hemp Products).

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

regulations around cannabis provision and sale—including those around packaging, labeling and warnings—are left to the states. copycat” lawsuits ensue, they would be on a state-by-state basis, implicating state law claims. As with Health Canada, though, U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

Because state law and not federal law regulates the right of publicity, it is not subject to the same restrictions based on legality of use as federal trademarks. Though trademark registrations are at play for many of these brands, the rights of publicity of the celebrities are at the center of each of these branding deals.

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Veriheal

MARCH 12, 2025

It is legal (under state law) to have and to use cannabis, but not to drive while impaired under the effect of cannabis use. Its a curiosity among Illinois cannabis consumers if police officers complete cannabis training that would help troopers indicate if they smell raw or burnt cannabis.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The post NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law appeared first on New Mexico Political Report.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 24, 2025

The National Conference of State Legislatures provides a good overview of how federal and state laws intersect. Employees in federally regulated industries or working for federal contractors should be cautious.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 3, 2025

You can check your state’s latest laws at NORML’s State Laws page. Using medical marijuana safely means knowing your body, talking to your doctor, and following the law. Others have limits on how much you can have. Breaking the rules can get you in trouble, even if you’re using it for health reasons.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

The cannabis industry is expanding nationwide, but securing trademark protection remains a complex challenge due to federal restrictions and evolving state laws. If youre a cannabis business owner, lawyer, or entrepreneur looking to protect your brand, you wont want to miss our upcoming webinar on cannabis and trademarks.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2025

The court’s analysis is concise, harkening back to Measure 91 of 2014 which mandated that the legislature and OLCC “establish a comprehensive regulatory framework concerning marijuana under existing state law.” and finds that OLCC acted comfortably within its authority here.

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NORML

JANUARY 2, 2024

The new law states, “It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in the initial hiring for employment if the discrimination is based upon the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace."

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The state’s Medical Cannabis Program has long allowed patients to purchase up to 230 units in a rolling 90-day period. Continue reading NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law at The NM Political Report.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

While their votes don’t change state law , the city councils’ decisions make it the lowest priority for police officers to enforce laws related to entheogenic plants or advise that no city official should use public resources to enforce the laws.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 18, 2021

17 December… A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin.

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NORML

JUNE 24, 2024

"State law already recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing small amounts of marijuana; this new law similarly recognizes that no one should be in jail for possessing marijuana paraphernalia."

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

In January, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote a letter to state lawmakers urging them to reject the commission’s recommendations, opining that medicalization is “preempted” federal anti-drug laws and “exacerbate” opioid misuse.

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NORML

JULY 31, 2021

House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time. The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 4, 2021

Under state law, possessing between one and two ounces of cannabis is classified as a petty offense, punishable by a civil penalty of $100. House Bill 1090 eliminates those civil penalties.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It is evident through all of their constant obstruction that, without the overwhelming consent of the voters, state lawmakers in Mississippi would’ve never bothered to pass legislation to improve the quality of life of their constituents.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 18, 2022

has sparked litigation in the state. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., Hemp Grower reports. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., has sparked a lawsuit against authorities.

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NORML

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today, even in jurisdictions where cannabis remains criminalized under state law, tens of millions of Americans reside in cities and counties where local laws either depenalizing or decriminalizing cannabis-related activities are in effect.

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2023

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

This is because federal law continues to inappropriately define all marijuana-related endeavors as criminal enterprises, including those commercial activities that are licensed and legally regulated under state laws. You can send a message to your lawmakers in support of the SAFE Banking Act by clicking here.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

Further, marijuana would be removed from the enforcement power from the US Drug Enforcement Administration in matters concerning marijuana possession, production, and sales, to a newly renamed Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to ensure compliance with state laws and prevent illegal trafficking of the substance.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

“Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

’ Finally, NORML would like once again to reaffirm its longstanding position regarding the need for state laws to recognize and to permit patients to engage in personal cultivation. Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable.

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NORML

APRIL 13, 2022

Those seeking to expunge their records should not be penalized simply because they have recently engaged in behavior that is now perfectly legal under state law.". NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano called the legislation "a common sense fix.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We are happy to share this brief guide to State Cannabis Laws with you. Created with the talented designers of Centennial Media this guide serves as a bite-sized version of the full analysis of state laws available on our website under: "Legal Information By State & Federal Law."

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

” HOD adopts Res 104: Urges Congress to end conflict between some state laws and federal law over marijuana regulation and update federal marijuana policy. — American Bar Association (@ABAesq) August 12, 2019.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Patients often use both marijuana and cannabis to refer to the plant, with many calling it marijuana, the name used in many state laws and regulations, as well as federal law, but that is changing rapidly. For at least the last half-century, marijuana has been the most prevalent term, but cannabis is gaining currency.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

The most essential component in creating a stable business environment to meet consumer demand is certainty, and that is what states and businesses would have with Congressman Correa’s legislation to protect state-lawful programs from potential rouge US Attorneys under a Department of Justice likely to be led by known drug warrior William Barr.

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