Canna Care Docs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

We’ve outlined everything you need to know about the state laws, the application process, and why you might consider applying for a medical marijuana card in the first place. Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Maine in 2016, anyone can purchase cannabis by visiting an adult-use dispensary.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

Instead, adult-use dispensaries in the state are proving the system works by checking IDs as required by state law. The study , entitled “What is the likelihood that underage youth can obtain marijuana from licensed recreational marijuana outlets in California, a state where recreational marijuana is legal?”

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

The selected companies offer interactive programs, either live or online, that provide instruction on: Operating in accordance with state laws, regulations and local rules. As a state with both legal medical and recreational marijuana, Massachusetts is leading the way with new compliance practices. More Information.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

Bartolotta explains in her 2020 memo to all Pennsylvania senators: Unfortunately, Pennsylvania’s “zero tolerance” driving under the influence (DUI) law does not contemplate the difference between medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis program is at the point of no return.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

To many outsiders, the United States would appear to have complex laws when it comes to certain areas. Not only is there federal law but there are also state laws, and sometimes they seem to conflict and contradict each other. The fine for possessing an ounce was dropped to $100 with no risk of jail time.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2019

In news that Smokey Bear, iconic protector of all forests, would be happy to hear, research shows that reports of illegal marijuana grow operations on federally protected lands fell after states began legalizing it for adult use. Meanwhile, an increase in law enforcement presence only made a slight difference (a 2.5 Read on at [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

CN) — A program outlined in Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in 2016 in California, is to give back to those harmed by the War on Drugs. Courthouse News. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) The CalCRG program uses a cannabis excise and cultivation tax to give out $35.5

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The state filed a motion on behalf of the California Bureau of Cannabis to join a lawsuit against Santa Cruz county, which has banned deliveries by companies it has not licensed. In Fresno, cities are fighting the state contending that state law allows them to decide whether organizations can sell cannabis in their communities.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

There are fourteen current licensed participants as noted above, which begs the question of how can Florida’s vertical integration model requirement for state licensure be so problematic? Indeed, the lock on the state’s cannabis safe is nearly unbreakable. CANNABIS PRIMER. Americans for Safe Access.org. Crohn’s Disease.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis with the approval of Proposition 215. In 2016, California became one of the few states also to legalize recreational cannabis with the approval of Proposition 64.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. As it stands, 36 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational uses.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Justice released the “Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Cannabis Grown for Medicinal Use” to clarify the state’s laws governing medicinal cannabis, specifically those related to the enforcement, transportation, and use of medicinal cannabis.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 12, 2019

On May 21, 2016, plaintiff reported to Walmart that a bag of ice fell on her wrist while at work, and two days later, she notified Walmart that she experienced continued swelling and pain in her wrist. More than 30 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 10 states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational use.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Chu said he was on a committee that studied the 2016 proposition that legalized recreational cannabis use and sales in California. But when you asked the same person, ‘Do you want it sold in your community?,’ the vast majority of people said no.”. It was approved by roughly 70% of Marin voters.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JANUARY 14, 2020

Before the passing to Assembly Bill 1810 , it was illegal for drivers and passengers to smoke or vape marijuana within vehicles travelling on state highways. But the state law did extend exemptions for taxi, bus and limousine passengers. Therefore, this law change in no surprise. Closing a Loophole. And close they have.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 31, 2019

1] As of the date of this article, thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use, and 11 states have legalized recreational marijuana use. [2]. In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first two states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. [8] Published On JD Supra: [link].

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

Medicinal cannabis has been available in the State of California for many years, but now recreational use is beginning to thrive as well. 2016’s Massive Step Forward with the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act. By 2016, Senate Bill 643 passed, which formed the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Today we’re here to explore the best medical marijuana dispensaries in California, as well as provide guidance on how to obtain a medical marijuana card, relevant state laws, the difference between recreational and medical marijuana, regulations governing medical cannabis, qualifying conditions, and the role of medical marijuana doctors.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Of course, no one could have predicted a deadly pandemic bringing the world to a halt, but now, on the eve of 4/20/2021, the City and County of Denver is poised to sign three ordinances into law to finally allow for medical and recreational marijuana delivery and authorize marijuana hospitality licenses, among other changes.

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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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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When California voters legalized recreational cannabis with the passage of Proposition 64 in 2016, strict rules were supposed to be enforced to preclude large-scale cannabis cultivation and thus protect small growers from being overrun by industrial-scale operations.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Now, California county prosecutors can use a program to reduce or even erase about 220,000 cannabis convictions following voters legalizing the drug in 2016. However, the laws vary and are complex per state, including on dismissal, sealing and expungement, which up to now have no standard definition across the states.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Nichols, Psychedelics, 68 PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEWS 264, 266 (2016). Why it Matters: Psilocybin and similar psychedelic compounds are considered Schedule I substances. See, e.g., David E.

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The Joint Blog

APRIL 29, 2020

It’s part of an effort to clear criminal records with charges that are no longer illegal under state law, reports High Times. 64, the 2016 ballot initiative that legalized the recreational use and sale of marijuana in California. The expungements are scheduled to be granted on Wednesday by Judge Eric S.

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The Joint Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

It’s the first time in Maine history that you can actually buy recreational marijuana. He says that once things got rolling, the coronavirus pandemic created further delays as the state determined how to safely open stores. The AP notes that the “State law allows each customer to buy up to 2.5 That’s awesome.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

First, Proposition 64 (“Prop 64”) is a California Voter Initiative decided in 2016 that legalized marijuana in certain capacities. iii] Prop 64 legalized marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21 and allowed adults over age 21 to possess up to 28.5 grams of marijuana. [iv]. set forth in H&S 11362.45 i] People v.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, also known as Proposition 215, was the first step towards legalizing medical marijuana in the state. In 2016, the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) was introduced to regulate the industry further. Your MMJ doctor will assess your condition and provide a recommendation if you qualify.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis. This article reviews cannabis laws in effect in Southern states, cannabis laws that will go into effect in the future, and examines states that haven’t passed legislation legalizing cannabis.

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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. Newsworthy Highlights. Happy 2022! Montana: As of Jan. 1, Montana permits retail marijuana sales for adults 21 and older.

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SMPL

APRIL 27, 2020

had resisted loosening its marijuana rules to avoid conflicting with federal and state laws. But as more states have approved the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, the league found itself enforcing a policy that, in some instances, was more punitive than local laws. Over the years, the N.F.L.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This means that strictly anti-recreational THC States such as Florida, South Carolina or Oklahoma and Louisiana are getting THC products sold unknowingly. Why is it Taking Off Even in Adult Use States Like California? However, there are a couple of reasons that people like to use delta-8 even in legal states. Quigley, H.,

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

About Urbn Leaf: Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Will Senn , Urbn Leaf is an omni-channel retailer of the highest quality cannabis products available in California. The company first opened its Feel Good Boutique to the public with one store in San Diego in 2018 and has since grown to include seven retail locations and delivery options.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The problem is that many California cities still prohibit cannabis licensing, even in places where a majority of the locals approved the state’s recreational cannabis program in 2016. There have been millions of people arrested and incarcerated for violating the Controlled Substances Act and state-law counterparts.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

Further, does the permissive Connecticut state law conflict with the federal law which makes it a federal crime to use, possess, or distribute marijuana, when it prohibits employers from discriminating against authorized persons who use medicinal marijuana outside of the workplace. 21a–408 et seq., Conclusion. Sneha Ajai.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While employers in the US transport industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the ever-increasing tally of states and localities across the country legalising cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes.

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