The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Americans support cannabis legalization. VIRGINIA As we’ve discussed before , Virginia legalized cannabis, but has not yet set up a retail market. We see some movement on setting up a retail market in Virginia.

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly. In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 20, 2021

Maryland state lawmakers announced last week that the legislature will turn to the voters on the issue of cannabis policy reform by placing a marijuana legalization measure on the statewide ballot next year. Maryland Work Group To Study Cannabis Legalization. Maryland Medical Marijuana Already Legal.

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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. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. With the plant’s legal status confined by the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA ) boundaries, cannabis stores are still operating illegally. By 2024, analysts predict the figure will rise to $7.2 What’s more, Gov.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Industry operators should tip their hats to plaintiffs Ascend Dispensary and Bubbles Hash, and our friends at the law firm Fisher Phillips LLP, for stepping up and challenging Ballot Measure 119 in U.S. BM 119 passed in November 2024 with 57% of the vote. District Court.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 9, 2023

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. FLORIDA Could adult-use cannabis appear on the 2024 Florida ballot? As we reported here , there are enough signatures to qualify, but the state’s Attorney General believes that the initiative as written violates state law.

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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. But with only 180 days to gather enough signatures to put it on the 2022 ballot, the group spearheading the Initiative announced they would instead seek to put the Initiative on the 2024 ballot. We’ll see ya at the polls in 2024.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

KELO) — Businesses that grow, test and sell medical cannabis in South Dakota could soon lose some legal protections that voters put into state law three years ago. State legislators are considering whether to allow law enforcement to inspect, search, seize. This story will be updated later today. PIERRE, S.D.

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SpeedWeed

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Virginia, once a conservative stronghold, positioned itself to make history this month by becoming the first traditionally “Southern” state to legalize cannabis, possibly as soon as this summer. Part of the state’s decriminalization bill signed by Democratic Gov. State oversight of the industry. What’s happened so far?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“State lawmakers took unprecedented steps this year to repeal marijuana prohibition laws and to provide relief to those millions of Americans who have suffered as a result of them,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. LEGALIZATION. Such provisions are now generally part and parcel of any adult-use legalization law.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

New Jersey and New York — which legalized cannabis on Feb. 22, 2021, and March 31, 2021, respectively — have yet to officially get the ball rolling in terms of launching their legal markets. She only spent four days considering the bill before signing it into law. The deadline date for issuing conditional licenses is Dec.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Leading the rankings again is California (#1), the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Since then, the state has legalized adult-use marijuana, and created a uniform licensing regime for both medical and recreational marijuana use across the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Retail sales will not begin until January 1, 2024.

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Veriheal

APRIL 5, 2022

However, in response to the process being delayed, 13 applicants have filed legal battles contesting the denial of permits. . billion in legal sales by 2024. state, which is why it is important to check state laws before applying. The Craft Cannabis Cultivation Application Process in Illinois. billion to $2.9

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 10, 2021

“It puts in place what I believe to be an appropriate mechanism to deal with the issue of driving under the influence, something that is I know of particular interest to this committee, particularly given the fact that neighboring states are undertaking legalization.”. Included in S.B. Article VI , paragraph two of the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

“It puts in place what I believe to be an appropriate mechanism to deal with the issue of driving under the influence, something that is I know of particular interest to this committee, particularly given the fact that neighboring states are undertaking legalization.”. Included in S.B. Article VI , paragraph two of the U.S.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 8, 2021

. “It puts in place what I believe to be an appropriate mechanism to deal with the issue of driving under the influence, something that is I know of particular interest to this committee, particularly given the fact that neighboring states are undertaking legalization.” ” Included in S.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

While the reforms seemed straightforward, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and state law enforcement leveraged the legislation to essentially ban all artificially derived cannabinoids and drag compliant hemp licensees into southern Oregon’s revitalized war on cannabis. Section 43. (1)(a)

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

JULY 29, 2019

CBD sales market would likely exceed $20 billion by 2024. Some state laws restrict CBD product sales – North Carolina, Maine and New York restrict CBD products, just to name a few, and could severely impact overall CBD product sales. Legal Implications Thus Far. A recent Forbes report even projected the combined U.S.

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Medicinal Genomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

First, since cannabis legalization is a state-level phenomenon, any cannabis lab needs a state license. Navigating local, state, and federal regulations Although state-licensed cannabis labs are legal under state law, the federal government sees them in violation of federal law.

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The Joint Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Personal drug possession laws in the United States can vary from state to state and changes often so it is important to do research changing laws for your specific area. However, generally speaking, a small amount of drugs is considered misdemeanor charge in most states.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 9, 2021

“It puts in place what I believe to be an appropriate mechanism to deal with the issue of driving under the influence, something that is I know of particular interest to this committee, particularly given the fact that neighboring states are undertaking legalization.”. Included in S.B. Article VI , paragraph two of the U.S.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

As CBD is becoming increasingly popular for various ailments, it is time to look back on its history to learn more about its road to legalization. Cannabis was Legal Until 1937 – Halting Medical Research. Cannabis products were once legal for sale in drug stores across America if they were clearly labeled and regulated.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 10, 2021

While it may seem like state legalization is a green light for cannabis businesses to open up on every corner, it’s not quite that simple. As another example, Michigan’s Prop 1 made it legal for 792 towns and cities to sell cannabis, but 39% of those cities used hyper-local measures (city legislation) to block cannabis businesses. .

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

In April 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to take action to ensure that hemp products sold in California are lawful. So based on this “loophole,” you can find hemp THC beverages all over the place.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

Ability to source marijuana genetic material from outside Colorado Senate Bill 23-271 , which went into effect in early 2024, aims to enhance Colorados marijuana industry. While these DEA letters arent legally binding, they suggest that marijuana genetics, when testing at 0.3% D9 THC, are considered hemp under federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2024

So long for THCA products (again) Last June, I published a post entitled “ So Long for THCA Products ” where I analyzed the murky legality of THCA products. I, as well as another colleague here at the firm, tend to think on balance that these products are not permitted under current federal law.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The preservation of local control is not unusual in cannabis-friendly states; cities and counties are free to regulate or ban cannabis businesses within their borders pursuant to police powers. However, when the majority of cities and counties end up banning cannabis businesses, the illegal market rages on and legal access becomes a problem.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

On February 7, 2024, California Assembly Member Aguilar-Curry introduced AB 2223. The bill, if passed, would significantly change the state’s cannabis and hemp industries – for better or worse. Today, we’ll take a look at how AB 2223 could change both the cannabis industry and hemp industry in the Golden State.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

HRB” A business trafficking in hemp which “can demonstrate that its business activities and products are legal under federal and state law.” It isn’t a legal framework, after all. Beneficial ownership reporting is a core banking requirement, with a new rule coming down the pike January 1, 2024, in fact.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

AUGUST 15, 2024

According to the Pew Research Center (2024), 88% of Americans believe cannabis should be legal for either medical or recreational use. If Congress would like to change the legal status of marijuana, they would do so before or after the DEA makes a final scheduling decision.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

With the passage of House Bill 19-1230 allowing for state-licensed hospitality licenses, Denver needed to modify its marijuana consumption program to comply with the new state law. The above bill repeals I-300 in its entirety and below is a summary of the ordinance set to replace it.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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. By way of quick background, here are a few of the Southern states who have implemented cannabis legislation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

Ballot initiative campaigns to approve adult-use and medical cannabis, respectively, moved closer to appearing on the 2020 ballot in Arizona and Idaho, while a similar effort to put the issue of adult-use cannabis to Ohio voters has met with legal challenges from the State Election Board. Governor Ducey (R-AZ) opposes legalization.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between state and federal cannabis laws, a California appellate court ruled on October 29th that property owners can refuse to allow the transportation of cannabis across their land via easements, even when the cannabis operation is approved by local authorities. JCCrandall LLC v.

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LifeCannMD

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In the recent November 2020 election, four states – Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota – have now joined 11 other states across the U.S. that have legalized recreational marijuana. By 2024, that number will be close to 25 billion dollars. If Federal Law changes, then state law will follow.

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