Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

The cannabis tax reform trailer bill will: Indefinitely suspend the cannabis cultivation tax effective July 1, 2022. Move cannabis excise-tax collection and remittance to retail in 2023, establishing one point of collection and remittance and greatly simplifying tax requirements for the entire cannabis supply chain.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2022

Massachusetts municipalities have collected more than $53 million in “impact” fees from cannabis companies since the launch of adult-use sales in 2018, according to a Northeaster University study published by the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association outlined in a Boston Globe report. The Franklin Observer writes.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022. Date Written: August 11, 2022. Suggested Citation: Packer, Cat and Title, Shaleen and Crockett, Rafi Aliya and Dawson, Dasheeda, Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking, An Analysis of the SAFE Banking Act (August 11, 2022).

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 26, 2021

Kind Idaho Chair Jackee Winters is laser-focused on qualifying the group’s medical cannabis legalization initiative for the state’s 2022 ballot in order to help her daughter, who suffers from a brain tumor, get legal access to cannabis. It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2022

10 March 2022. North Carolina is one of the few states and Indian tribes to transition into a USDA-controlled hemp production program , with that transition taking effect on January 1, 2022. The USDA is keenly aware of the need for more data from the industry to develop more specific, data-driven policies in the future.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022. Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. Date Written: August 11, 2022. Ohio State Legal Studies Research Paper No. Cat Packer.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 9, 2022

He has been named to the Chambers USA 2020 guide in Cannabis Law, he’s a member of the advisory board of the International Cannabis Bar Association and participates on the policy council of the National Cannabis Industry Association.

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The Blunt Truth

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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

Revenue for Q2 2022 increased 15% to $39.9M, compared to $34.7M For the six months ending June 30, 2022, revenue was $86.5 Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 2022 was $5.8 For the six months ending June 30, 2022, adjusted EBITDA loss was $11.1 Net sales for the three months ending June 30, 2022, were $39.9 in Q2 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

MAY 16, 2022 BY DEANNA J. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. To go into effect, the proposal must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the state legislature by June 15, 2022. Source: [link].

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? Yes, even if the employer does not have a drug-free workplace policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2022

23 March 2022. Current DOT policy mandates urine testing for marijuana, which advocates and experts view as problematic because THC metabolites can appear in a person’s urine for weeks or months after consumption, resulting in false positive results for people who are not actually impaired on the job.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

Good afternoon, The Governor’s Office today released a revised 2022-23 state budget proposal, building on the state’s ongoing work to make historic investments in California’s future, including efforts to create a safe, sustainable, and equitable legal cannabis market. million to help expand access to legal retail throughout California.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Activists in the state have finalized language for two cannabis ballot initiatives that they hope to place in front of the state’s voters in 2022, contingent on gathering at least 177,958 valid signatures from registered voters on each initiative. Things are looking up for the cannabis community in Oklahoma.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 6, 2022

POSTED ON MAY 5, 2022. Washington, DC: Legal marijuana states generated more revenue from retail cannabis sales than they did from alcohol sales, according to data provided by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). billion last year.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 10, 2024

billion) and Fiscal Year 2022 ($1.8 The increase in total adult-use cannabis sales, combined with the policies my administration is implementing to support communities ravaged by the War on Drugs, highlights how this emerging industry is helping us set a national standard in equity and economic justice.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2023

Michelle Lujan Grisham assented to 211 bills, vetoing 13, including Senate Bill 84 and Senate Bill 187 , which collectively lobbied against incarceration for minor drug-related offenses and technical violations. The state has led campaigns for fiscally responsible reform policies, particularly on drug use. On April 7, New Mexico Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2022

The governor included in a budget proposal he released this week that he “supports cannabis tax reform and plans to work with the Legislature to make modifications to California’s cannabis tax policy to help stabilize the market.” It is my goal to look at tax policy to stabilize the market.”

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Kind Idaho Chair Jackee Winters is laser-focused on qualifying the group’s medical cannabis legalization initiative for the state’s 2022 ballot in order to help her daughter, who suffers from a brain tumor, get legal access to cannabis. It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

July 20, 2022. DCR partnered with MBI Media, experts in community outreach, to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the City’s cannabis policies and programs through several methods including SPARK Sessions, SPARK Surveys, a SPARK Comment Box, and one-on-one interviews. A video of the meeting can be found here.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2023

A study investigated psilocybin’s effect on alcohol addiction, the FDA outlined best practices for future psychedelic research, and the NCAA is inching toward cannabis policy change. The basis of the CSMAS argument stems from the findings of the 2022 Summit on Cannabinoids in College Athletics.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2022

According to a class action lawsuit against the cannabis company, Trulieve violates federal law with its background check policies. Plaintiffs in the case argue that these background check policies violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Under the terms of the settlement, class members can collect a cash payment.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Kind Idaho Chair Jackee Winters is laser-focused on qualifying the group’s medical cannabis legalization initiative for the state’s 2022 ballot in order to help her daughter, who suffers from a brain tumor, get legal access to cannabis. It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? Yes, even if the employer does not have a drug-free workplace policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

For the first quarter of 2022, the state saw about $294 million in cannabis revenue generated from the excise, cultivation and sales tax on marijuana. Marijuana tax policy in the Golden State has been a focal point of attention for stakeholders, regulators and even the governor in recent months. For example, Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Employers are not prohibited from establishing or enforcing drug testing policies, including drug-free workplace policies, or requiring a worker to disclose that they are a medical marijuana card holder. New Mexico. Since June 29, 2021, adult recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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. By Jennifer L.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Kind Idaho Chair Jackee Winters is laser-focused on qualifying the group’s medical cannabis legalization initiative for the state’s 2022 ballot in order to help her daughter, who suffers from a brain tumor, get legal access to cannabis. It’s time for Idaho to grow up,” she told Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary.

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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. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022. Now is no different. Connecticut. Philadelphia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

By Jason Shinn on June 6, 2022. Plaintiff was told his termination was because he failed to disclose an improper relationship between two other Amazon employees — a violation of Amazon’s employee policy. Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations. These are just the allegations in the complaint.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

In 2020 the NFL changed its drug testing policy, which was a significant development. In response to a collective bargaining agreement, the policy was revised to state that players would no longer face suspensions due to THC-positive drug test results.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Disparity and Availability Study’s purpose is to collect and analyze data and will report on whether discrimination exists in the Illinois cannabis industry. Without a compelling interest based on a strong factual basis, courts have found that race- or gender-based policies violate the U.S. Constitution.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Collectively, the four aforementioned newly legal states are projected to earn $4.5 The market’s projected start date is May 2022. However, it’s important to note that — according to the Marijuana Policy Project — each applicant would be required to pay a fee of $3 million. Connecticut. New Mexico.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 14, 2022

He currently serves as the Behavioral Health Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington (UW). The agency has licensing, enforcement, tax collection and/or regulatory roles concerning alcohol, cannabis, vapor products and tobacco.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 11, 2022

According to the lawsuits: Donna Rivadeneyra and Mario De La Cruz say they were fired from working at four related companies: Toluca Lake Collective Inc., How dispensary break-ins may shape policy in DC. It’s worth noting this from March 2022 via High Times. rivadeneyra complaint. Elise Management Inc.; and Hezekiah Inc.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Louis city limits, SWADE Cannabis CEO Tom Muzzey said in a statement to 5 On Your Side, they believe “policy reform is vital, and we recognize that states and local jurisdictions are struggling to address the existing issues of social, economic and racial inequity associated with cannabis.” With multiple locations inside St.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Director’s Office Division provides support for the Director and department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, enterprise planning, communications and taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting and budgeting, contracts, facilities and purchasing, and security.

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