Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Senate Tuesday that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.” about the Fed’s thoughts on the cannabis space, the leader of the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said before the U.S.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 5, 2022

The common goal is to harmonize federal laws that conflict with various state laws that permit medical and recreational cannabis. The caucus was formed in 2017 and is bipartisan, meaning that political parties, especially opposing ones, find common ground, or agree about all or many parts of a political choice. .

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 4, 2020

Nothing in that guide was earth-shattering, given that the USPTO reiterated what we already knew and have written about for years: that “[u]se of a mark in commerce must be lawful under federal law to be the basis for federal registration under the U.S. Trademark Act.” The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or new to the industry, you likely have some questions about the plant and the process. If you aren’t sure whether cannabis is right for you, speak to your doctor about your options. However, eight states have legalized recreational use of cannabis and 33 states have passed medical marijuana laws.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

I spend a LOT of time blogging about the importance of written cannabis contracts as a general concept (most recently here or here ). Today I want to talk about something that a lot of people overlook when it comes to cannabis contract drafting: how the contract will actually be signed. How are cannabis contracts signed? What happens?

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State Laws Cannabis Law 72

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Second , credit unions that service hemp-related businesses operating under the 2014 Farm Bill pilot provisions need to also understand the state laws, regulations, and agreements under which such businesses operate. For example, hemp products may soon fall into the purview of forthcoming FDA regulations.

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Hemp Business Compliance Compliance 78

MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Image by msqrd2 on Pixabay : Different states have different rules about carrying MMJ in your car. States Have Different Specific Rules About Carrying MMJ In Your Car. Different states have their own specific MMJ rules and regulations. Always Carry Your ID And MMJ Card With You.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the meantime, states continue to develop and enhance laws governing the production and sale of consumable hemp products and will likely continue to do so, underscoring the importance of state law compliance. Safety Data Matters.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2020

That’s right—I’m talking about cannabis. What was once illegal is now a thriving industry. But my initial statement isn’t entirely accurate. Although Alaska, California, Colorado, … Read More.

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State Laws Law Cannabis 59

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Notwithstanding this trend, federal law arguably pre-empts such local regulations, which typically ignore the right of employees under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to choose to join in or refrain from collective bargaining. Constitution. Garmon , 359 U.S. 236 (1959).

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 29, 2019

So, what should you know about California’s marijuana laws, and how do they impact on you? At the moment, although there has been talk about California’s big cities launching cannabis banks of their own, this hasn’t happened yet, so it remains a cash-only industry for the present. Here, we take a look at the important facts.

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WeedAdvisor

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While these illegal distributors are easy enough to find with a simple Internet search, a major player in cannabis culture does not seem to care about which side of the law it falls under. Weak or non-existent attempts by law enforcement to curb illegal dispensaries mean that it is our responsibility as consumers to do the right thing.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Nowadays it is a common thing that anyone could see a piece of news about CBD oil or could meet a CBD user randomly every day. If you look into any social media like Facebook groups, forums, news channels, youtube or Reddit, there will be some discussion about this hemp oil even right now. You don’t believe me?

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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. That’s a remarkable increase in both the use of the term, as well as the amount of online material about medical use.

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Hemp Marijuana Sativa Patients 234

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Beyond Pesticides , October 8, 2019) As medicinal and recreational marijuana continue to be legalized in a growing number of states, concerns about the safety of the burgeoning industry—how the substance is grown, harvested, processed, distributed, sold, and used—have emerged. Here’s their blog post of 8 October.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here’s an image that California NORML published to illustrate: Credit: Here Last year, I wrote this about the situation: The above is just excise tax, to be clear. on a $100 bill in just state cannabis taxation. But under the new law, the tax would be payable on the entire $40. That’s $22.50

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Andrew Turnbull spoke with Corporate Counsel about how in-house counsel are reviewing corporate cannabis policies in light of new state laws allowing for medicinal marijuana use and the introduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. 03 August 2021. by Andrew R. Turnbull (San Francisco).

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

State laws will set the guidelines for qualifying a practitioner. Some legalized states require special training for medical practitioners who will be recommending or certifying medical cannabis to their patients. Depending on where you live, a medical practitioner will either certify or recommend the use of cannabis.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

JULY 17, 2023

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Marijuana State Laws Law 52

Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2020

State laws are constantly shifting on cannabis legalization. Learn more about states where marijuana is legal—either for adult-use, medical use, or both. The post Where is cannabis legal? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2019

Today, only three states (Idaho, South Dakota and Nebraska) prohibit all forms of medical marijuana. The medical marijuana user who tests positive for cannabis will have his test certified as positive, despite his status as a legal user under state law. The second layer of haze is created by differences in the state acts.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Recently Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas affirmed that a Washington State retail cannabis licensee violated state law by offering delivery service for cannabis. While the ruling is based on the facts in this case, state law makes it clear that marijuana delivery is prohibited for commercial purposes.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Second , credit unions that service hemp-related businesses operating under the 2014 Farm Bill pilot provisions need to also understand the state laws, regulations, and agreements under which such businesses operate. For example, hemp products may soon fall into the purview of forthcoming FDA regulations.

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Hemp Business Compliance Compliance 45

MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

By providing a detailed roadmap for the renewal process and highlighting its importance, we aim to empower patients to take control of their healthcare journey and make informed decisions about their medical marijuana treatment. Patients can visit the ADH website to access official resources and stay informed about program developments.

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Marijuana Treatment Compliance Compliance 52

The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The court framed the issue as whether “lawful use in this state” means “lawful under state law” or “generally lawful, under both state and federal law.” The district court dismissed the complaint in its entirety. The Supreme Court of Nevada upheld the dismissal.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

.” Earlier today, the Mississippi State Board of Health today passed a resolution “strongly” opposing the initiative, opining , “Marijuana consumption has numerous known harms and is contrary to the mission of. But the law provides no legal supply source for such products. public health.”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

AUGUST 18, 2020

Many cannabis businesses are limited by state law or municipal ordinances in the advertising methods they may employ, and are prevented from using some social media channels. The legalization of cannabis around the country has resulted in the proliferation of the cannabis industry almost overnight.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

REGISTER HERE or HERE This CLE will explore several key topics at the intersection of constitutional principles, controlled substances, and firearm laws in the United States. Finally, attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions about the future of firearm regulation for cannabis users.

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Topical State Laws Law Cannabis 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

According to Mayor Adams, in the last two weeks, the agencies inspected 53 storefronts across the city and seized more than 100,000 illegal products worth about $4 million. Mayor Adams went on to talk about the dangers of unregulated cannabis products, noting that some are packaged like candy and could appeal to children.

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Packaging Dispensary State Laws Legislation 74

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now that adult-use marijuana is legal in New York State, questions arise about people on probation or parole being able to partake. People who were previously convicted of marijuana offenses have had their records expunged, but what about people who go to jail for other offenses.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

What do state securities laws say about equity incentives? Rule 701 does not preempt state law. States are free to impose additional requirements on the issuance of equity securities, and many do. State laws can be vary widely here. Some states have no specific notice requirement.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As we blogged about last week, the SAFE Banking Act is trying to claw its way back from the dead during this lame duck session of Congress. This is definitely an issue with these piecemeal cannabis bills: there will always be collateral effects regarding compliance with other, existing federal laws.

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Banking Compliance Compliance State Laws 80

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2021

A former Las Vegas police officer who sued after facing termination for testing positive for marijuana scored a significant procedural victory this week, with a district judge denying the department’s request for summary judgement and agreeing that state statute protects employees’ lawful use of cannabis outside of work.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities. recreational or medical cannabis).

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Boyd Street Distro (we wrote about that case here ). The Ninth Circuit is the appellate court for a group of western states and its rulings have no binding precedential value elsewhere. Imagine a state law that said you did not have to comply with a federal law. And what state are we talking about?

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The answer is that they are basically “legal” in the same sense that cannabis businesses are legal: they violate federal law but can comply with state law if licensed. DEA makes clear that the petitioner will still need to comply with state law. State legal cannabis churches? Let’s break it down.

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Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Under the new law, possession over the 5-ounce limit would be considered a misdemeanor. At present, possession of any amount of cannabis is considered a misdemeanor under state law, with subsequent possession offenses being considered felonies.

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