Canna Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Cannabis businesses must comply with several laws, including: Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 regulates cannabis cultivation and manufacture for medicinal or scientific purposes. Laws apply to business activities of all kinds at the local government level. The specific license type.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

According to its sponsors and supporters, the Safe and Fair Enforcement (‘SAFE’) Banking Act would help address the challenges faced by small cannabis businesses that cannot currently access banking services or loans. But unfortunately, SAFE, as written, is unlikely to result in equitable access to financial services.

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Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

Initially launched with the intention of providing compassionate care for patients with chronic conditions, the program is now struggling to maintain its foothold amid shifting industry dynamics. This trend raises important questions about access, affordability, and the future of medical cannabis as a vital healthcare resource.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Update : SB 34 was approved by the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee on 4/3/19.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 335, to expand access to medical cannabis in New Hampshire. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Also this week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the economic and employment opportunities in the emerging legal cannabis industry and the challenges that federal prohibition and criminalization pose in regards to the Small Business Administration. CA resident? DE resident?

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

Leia Flynn is a legal assistant at a firm that works with cannabis businesses and the owner of Flight Lounge, a members-only private cafe allowed under the City of Portland’s social consumption guidelines. “That is discrimination.”

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 9, 2021

I (NASDAQ: MCMJ ) (“Merida”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Merida Capital Holdings, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with respect to a business combination. The pre-recorded audio call may be accessed by navigating to www.netroadshow.com/nrs/home/#!/?show=a693ae94. About Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. GA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 190

MMJ Recs

AUGUST 30, 2021

Since these beginnings in 2014, many other changes surrounding the use and possession of medical marijuana have been put into place in Missouri so the state can provide legal medical marijuana to patients suffering from a variety of approved conditions. Is medical marijuana being sold in Missouri yet?

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

Louisiana’s medical marijuana program may have been established three years ago, but patients were not granted access to medicine until August of 2019 when the first round of the product became available. House Bill 418 aims to provide extra protection for those businesses that operate within the parameters of Louisiana state law.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JUNE 28, 2024

Taking a significant step forward Kentucky Opens Doors for Medical Marijuana Business Applications for businesses. This move follows a series of legislative changes aimed at expanding access to medical cannabis for patients with qualifying conditions.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which 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 banking access.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Our expertise in neurology and Curaleaf International’s knowledge of the pharmaceutical active processes of cannabinoids provide ideal conditions to bring innovative treatment to patients,” says Marco Castino, Head of Region Europe in Zambon. The market for medical cannabis in Germany.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. California. CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 192

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

This week, a bipartisan coalition of more than 100 co-sponsors has reintroduced legislation in Congress, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Banking Act), HR 1595, to allow state-licensed marijuana-related businesses to engage freely in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. CO resident? Update : H.333

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

With Nelson promising to lower product costs if the bill is passed, it would make medical cannabis more affordable and accessible for patients. If you are an Iowa resident considering medical cannabis but do not have a condition on the current qualifying list, consider adding to the petition to have your voice heard.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thats what Ballot Measure 119 is all about: a law that requires cannabis businesses to allow employees the chance to unionize without interference. have a long history rooted in protecting workers from dangerous and unfair work conditions. Background on Labor Unions in the U.S. Labor unions in the U.S. million U.S.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of allowing medical cannabis access at school.

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Legislation Hemp Agriculture Compliance 138

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Rules establish the recreational cannabis industry in New Jersey and allow the CRC to begin licensing businesses as soon as possible. New applicants may apply for either a conditional license or an annual license. People with prior criminal convictions can qualify for a cannabis business license.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Update : SB 34 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development on 4/1/2019.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2023

24, 2022, the state completely removed the qualifying conditions list that patients used to have to adhere to in order to qualify for the medical cannabis program. Since then, doctors in the state have been able to recommend medical cannabis for any condition in which they feel it may benefit. coli and salmonella.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

New York has decided to do away with its list of qualifying conditions for its medical cannabis program reports MJ Biz. The New York Office of Cannabis Management’s announcement on Monday is the latest in a string of revamped marijuana industry rules that have brightened the business landscape for licensees.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which 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 medical cannabis access at school. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today issued three additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses to applicants selected in lotteries held in the summer of 2021. Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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MGC Pharma

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

of respondents who received Medical Cannabis treatment reported improvement in their condition and significant reductions to pain levels. An increasing number of older people are seeking the treatment for conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune disease and chronic pain. namely Australia’s aging population.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

AUGUSTA – Today, the Office of Marijuana Policy announced the introduction of new applications intended to assist business owners operating within the State of Maine’s Medical Use of Marijuana Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

Oregon’s developing psilocybin program is nothing short of revolutionary and provides an opportunity to investigate the potential of psilocybin in treating a myriad of mental health conditions. Mental health treatment is big business, with the global antidepressant drug market valued at over $13 billion in 2016.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. AR resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in opposition to a ban on edibles.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 13, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the results of the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) for 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses. All winners now have the opportunity to be issued a conditional license.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Core Business delivered strong organic growth 13 in H1 2021 (17% year-on-year) despite some of Eurofins’ businesses remaining affected by lockdowns during H1 2021. With organic revenues 13% above H1 2019 in H1 2021, Eurofins’ Core Business is once again leading the TIC industry in terms of organic growth.

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. 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. CA resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 177

NORML

APRIL 20, 2019

Update : AB 286 is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Business And Professions Committee on 4/23/19. Senate Bill 34, which 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. CA resident?

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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Veriheal

JULY 26, 2023

Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. Eligible patients were granted access to low-THC marijuana oil. Andrew Turnage, the executive director of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, spoke on this fact.

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