Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. In an attempt to transition to an annual licensure program, April 1 st marked the beginning of the end for provisional cannabis licensure. Originally, the program was only intended to have a 1-year life span. Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comes as respondents to Ogletree Deakins’ recent survey report, Strategies and Benchmarks for the Workplace: Ogletree’s Survey of Key Decision-Makers , indicated that keeping up with marijuana laws is already one of the most challenging areas of multi-jurisdictional compliance for employers. Cities Creating Their Own Rules.

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Compliance Compliance Marijuana Safety 52

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

May 2023, the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced that Illinois was switching its cannabis seed-to-sale tracking system from BioTrack to Metrc and listed this transition as an Essential Projects in the FY2023 Annual Cannabis Report and again in the FY2024 report.

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Seed-To-Sale Supply Chain Safety Programs 105

NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? HI resident? HI resident?

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Legislation Hemp Patients Compliance 167

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has released the agenda for upcoming conference. BURLINGTON, Vt.–(BUSINESS Read More

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Programs Compliance Compliance Business 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS), a new section within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), released results from a community interest survey concerning Oregon’s still-developing psilocybin program. The survey’s results show strong interest in the psilocybin program, particularly in accessing services.

Programs 52

Programs Access Data Legislation 52

Illinois News Joint

JULY 13, 2023

To be issued a conditional license, each applicant selected in the SECL must prove to IDFPR certain social equity eligibility criteria and other licensing requirements, including proof of tax compliance, statutory license limitations, and child support requirements. IDFPR has at least 60 days to assess such proof.

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Conditions Dispensary Retail Access 98

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

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Compliance Compliance Programs State Laws 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The 5-1 vote was to reject a motion to opt out of the state’s consumption lounge program — if the city had done nothing, it automatically would have been added to the state program. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) plans to issue 20 lounge licenses in October.

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Consumption Programs Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 2, 2020

As part of the process to launch Missouri’s new medical marijuana program, the state received 2,266 marijuana business applications filed by at least 700 different groups. State lawmakers have opened an investigation into the program and plan to hold hearings on it this spring. NEWS PROVIDED BY. Oaksterdam University .

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Business Compliance Compliance Programs 59

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

The Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) Section includes three programs housed in the Center for Health Protection of the Oregon Health Authority – Public Health Division. We currently have 6 staff working to develop 3 programs focused on: Policy and Engagement, Licensing, and Compliance. GIS mapping for compliance work.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Access 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2022

Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. The 15% excise tax on cannabis sales would remain, and the collection and remittance of that tax would be limited to retail sales beginning January 1, 2023.

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Legalization Collective Education Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The survey was designed to better understand who may be interested in accessing psilocybin services, facilitator training program approval, and licensure. Good Morning, The Oregon Psilocybin Services Section published a report today that summarizes findings from a recent community interest survey.

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Compliance Compliance Access Data 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A pilot program involving the use of drones to spot illegal cannabis grow operations is planned to kick off this spring in Nevada County, with the risk of wildfires as one of the justifications. The program will last from May through August 2022. The plan is to purchase equipment and perform staff training from now through March.

Programs 52

Programs Compliance Compliance Events 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2022

– Thirty-seven states allow for medical cannabis use through state run programs. 1] The most recent state to pass legislation is Rhode Island, which authorized an adult use program. 1] The most recent state to pass legislation is Rhode Island, which authorized an adult use program.

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Legalization Banking Legislation Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 2, 2021

MAPS PBC catalyzes healing and well-being through psychedelic drug development, therapist training programs, and sales of prescription psychedelics. We are currently focused on developing MDMA-assisted therapy as a Breakthrough Therapy for PTSD, with plans to submit for FDA approval in 2023.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Research and Development Compliance Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 11, 2022

The bill also places the obligation to collect and remit excise tax on cannabis retailers, rather than on distributors, beginning January 1, 2023. Another noteworthy change is that retail delivery data will be required to be entered into Metrc by January 1, 2023. Cannabis Retail Access Grant Program. Read the CDTFA announcement.

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Cultivation Law Collective Retail 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

The act also provides protections for parents and tenants who use cannabis in compliance with the law. Non-participants in the state’s medical cannabis program must wait until 2023 until they are legally permitted to home-cultivate marijuana for their own personal use without any penalties.

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Legalization Legislation Policy Concentrates 71

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Retail locations, which will be announced at a later date and located exclusively on Nation lands, are projected to open in late 2023. Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (September 19, 2022) – The Oneida Indian Nation will start construction next month on a full-scale, 50,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and production facility.

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Seed-To-Sale Safety Education Compliance 52

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 28, 2023

12, 2023, at implementing various Public Acts and other updates. Most the new wording provides references to add the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act laws to go along with the Medical Cannabis Program Act laws, The wording also included the addition of cannabis dispensaries within the scope of these sections of the Act.

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Compliance Compliance Dispensary Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

Shifting the point of collection and remittance for excise tax from distribution to retail on January 1, 2023, maintaining a 15 percent excise tax rate. Strengthening tax enforcement policies to increase tax compliance and collection and reduce unfair competition. million to help expand access to legal retail throughout California.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Collective Retail Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2022

The first subset of rules related to psilocybin products, testing and training programs was adopted in May 2022. These rules specify requirements for psilocybin products, psilocybin testing, and curriculum requirements for programs planning to train individuals interested in applying for a psilocybin facilitator license in Oregon.

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Programs Topical Education Safety 52

MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Legal Framework: Texas Compassionate Use Program Texas has historically maintained strict laws against the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes. While this was a positive development, the scope remained limited compared to other states with more comprehensive MMJ programs.

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Dispensary Patients Marijuana Epilepsy 52

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2022

The program was formally announced by Governor Hochul yesterday, and creates three programs that prioritize New York Farmers and equity entrepreneurs: Seeding Opportunity Initiative Farmers First Program : Provides an adult-use conditional cultivator license from the OCM to eligible New York cannabinoid hemp farmers.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Research and Development Agriculture Programs 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The region has been instrumental in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and the only federally sanctioned cannabis grow program has operated at the University of Mississippi since the 1960s. Although several Southern states have enacted medical cannabis programs, no states have embraced recreational use of cannabis.

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Law Programs Cultivation Dispensary 52

The Blunt Truth

JULY 5, 2023

Starting August 1, 2023, Minnesota will provide protections to individuals who use cannabis for recreational purposes, after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a state law allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational cannabis. What about random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and treatment program testing for cannabis?

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Law Recreational Policy Treatment 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

from the second half of 2021 onwards as the Group fully repaid in May and June 2021 its 2022 and 2023 Eurobonds and successfully purchased a significant portion of its 2024 and 2026 Eurobonds which were bearing much higher interest rates. Objectives for FY 2023 also remain unchanged and do not include any COVID-19 impact either.

Business 81

Business Research and Development Environment Food 81

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

create an “incubator program” to encourage Equity Applicants to apply for adult-use cannabis licenses and to support Equity Applicants through counseling services, education, small business coaching, financial planning and compliance assistance (§ 87-4). waive or reduce fees for Equity Applicants (§63-3).

Marijuana 40

Marijuana Compliance Compliance Education 40

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

It is estimated that the legal cannabis industry could reach $30 billion in sales and employ nearly half a million full-time workers by 2023. On the basis of the Cole Memorandum, many states issued ethical opinions, orders, and/or rule changes to affirm, in substance, that compliance with state cannabis law would not violate Model Rule 1.2(d).

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Compliance Compliance State Laws Law 45

MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland Medical Cannabis Regulations The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) plays a central role in regulating all aspects of the state’s medical marijuana program. It’s important for patients and caregivers to familiarize themselves with these laws to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues.

Dispensary 52

Dispensary Patients Treatment Conditions 52

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The Oregon legislative Task Force on Cannabis-Derived Intoxicants and Illegal Cannabis Production is exploring potential reforms to the state’s regulation of cannabinoid products and legislation for 2023 to combat what law enforcement believes is an increase in illicit marijuana production. The OLCC argued that H.B.

Seed-To-Sale 52

Seed-To-Sale Hemp Cannabinoids Legislation 52

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Employers will have to continue to review, update, and carefully navigate workplace drug policies to ensure legal compliance based on the employee’s locations and whether the employee’s use is medical or recreational. 1, 2022, it seems unlikely that cannabis would be ready for distribution before 2023. Ashley Bobo. Puerto Rico.

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Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

WSLCB Enforcement officers will begin working with marijuana retailers to educate staff, check for violations, and take appropriate action to gain compliance. The expiration date of the Licensing and Enforcement System Modernization Project Account is revised from June 30, 2019 to September 1, 2023. Uniform Enforcement Authority .

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Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

According to industry insiders, like DeLapp and Genine Coleman of legacy grower advocacy organization Origins Council, larger cultivators weren’t supposed to be able to participate in the legal market until 2023, but the provision that granted small farmers a five-year-long head start in the market was scrapped just as Prop 64 was passed.

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Events Cultivation Advocacy Data 52

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 21, 2021

billion in 2023. Prakat swiftly modernizes legacy business hardware, software programs, and downloadable apps. Facilitating workforce proof of health compliance data, Dalrada Health’s CLIA-certified laboratory provides on-site concierge services and holds national capability. billion in 2019 Q3.

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Research and Development Supply Chain Data Business 40

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sales fell (again) along with licensee numbers (for the first time) According to OLCC data , retail sales between January 1, 2023 and November 30, 2023 clocked in at $874 million. For the most recent three months of 2023, we’ve hovered at a respectable $745/lb. By my math, the state is on pace for roughly $953 million this year.

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Hemp Retail Compliance Compliance 106

Canna Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It’s been a minute since we wrote about the new OLCC tax compliance rules for retailers. These temporary rules require all retailers to certify tax compliance via the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) in order to renew or transfer ownership of a marijuana retailer license. From this week’s experience, I have some good news to share.

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Compliance Compliance Retail Conditions 120