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There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. In short, federal anti-drug laws continue to define the state-authorized cannabis industry, and those who work in it, as drug felons. even if the business is legal under local or statelaw.”
The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act essentially would give peace of mind to lawmakers, regulators, 149,000+ workers, and the millions of patients and consumers who are dependent on the normalization of lawful marijuana markets. Tax revenues from states like Colorado, Oregon, and Washington now exceed initial projections.
The bill would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under statelaw even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming cannabis. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.
House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. New York state lawmakers approved legislation on Friday to further expand cannabis decriminalization and expunge certain records. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident? DE resident?
Many state capitols around the country have suspended legislative sessions, continued to vote on key bills remotely, or have at the very least closed to the public and nonessential business. Following are the bills that we’ve tracked this week and as always, check NORML’s Action Center for legislation pending in your state.
As the tentacles of the federal policy of cannabis prohibition run deep into nearly every sector of American public policy, a new voice emerged to call for clarity regarding state-legal cannabis marketplaces: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Cannabis businesses ought to be held to the same standards as other commercial enterprises.
The new law also limits personal possession to two ounces, but there is no limit on the amount of cannabis stored at a person’s home. Medical Cannabis Program Director Dominick Zurlo, in a statement to NM Political Report , praised Chavez’s decision.
Operating cannabis-based businesses in The Golden State is no easy feat for retailers. Based on federal law, anyone who cultivates, sells, consumes, possesses, distributes, or transports the plant will face criminal prosecution in federal court. California’s Cannabis Industry Generates $5.6 Billion Annually.
“Denying responsible adults access to federal employment opportunities for engaging in state legal conduct is counterproductive and it disproportionately impacts the veteran community. These policies should reflect updated changes to the law on marijuana usage and clearly state the impact of marijuana usage on federal employment.
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.
Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? VA resident? West Virginia.
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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expanded medical access. CA resident?
Legislation that would have significantly expanded patient access to medical cannabis in Rhode Island was held in a senate committee for further study, ultimately killing the bill. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.
Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due diligence to ensure that marijuana businesses are complying with statelaw. That has made it very difficult for many hemp and hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) businesses to access bank accounts. That is changing.
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.
The first one, Small Business Tax Equity Act , proposes that legal cannabis businesses should be allowed to claim tax deductions just like any other small business. As long as individuals and businesses are operating under statelaw, this proposal would remove the risk of federal criminal penalties.
Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. California. CA resident? Connecticut.
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. Earlier, a similar bill was overwhelmingly passed in the State House. CA resident? DE resident?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has routinely denied registration of trademarks for products whose use violates federal law. The Board has explained that even if the goods are lawful under statelaw that is “irrelevant to the question of federal registration when it is unlawful under federal law.”.
Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 24, to expand access to medical cannabis in the state. Under statelaw, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses.
The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation. Federal Law: SAFE Banking Act. House Bill 211.
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.
We discussed a number of topics, including: My first-hand experience with CBD and my path to representing businesses in the cannabis industry. Some of the biggest legal challenges that cannabis businesses face, such as the lack of access to banking, and merchant processing. He represents businesses throughout the hemp industry.
Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis. Click here to email your governor in support of medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 1286, to expand patient access to medical cannabis in Arizona.
Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access at school. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access in healthcare facilities.
A month later, it held another work session on changes to the county’s land-use and planning code that would make way for legal cannabis and specify where pot businesses can be located. They also reflect updates to statelaw, such as eliminating “collective gardens,” which were previously used for medical marijuana.
Despite progress over the past decade, the cannabis industry still struggles to access a fundamental piece of the U.S. Although 18 states have fully legalized, cannabis is still a sticky issue for banks and other financial institutions because it remains illegal at the federal level. economy: the financial system.
House Bill 1089 would prohibit employers terminating an employee for the employee’s lawful off-duty activities that are lawful under statelaw even if those activities are not lawful under federal law, such as consuming marijuana. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.
But thanks to separate law regarding special exemptions on Native American land, the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe can open its own tasting room starting October 5 th. According to Leafly , the business’ owner saw a serious gap that needed to be addressed regarding a place for safe, legal cannabis consumption. Impact on Tourism. .
BOSTON (CN) — In a pair of test cases for how much control local governments can have over the burgeoning marijuana industry, the Massachusetts high court handed two victories Monday to a pot shop owner who has been fighting neighbors and a town for the right to operate a for-profit weed business. mass-commcan-mansfield.
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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The new law also limits personal possession to two ounces, but there is no limit on the amount of cannabis stored at a person’s home. The post NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with statelaw first appeared on New Mexico Political Report. It’s basically show your card.”
House of Representatives has for the first time included limited protections for cannabis businesses engaged in the legal marketplaces in 33 states. Governor John Bel Edwards (D) of Louisiana signed legislation into law to allow the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived CBD products. OR resident?
A packed room of about 200 people watched as the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to select the six companies from 69 that had applied for licenses. Statelaw limits the number of medical marijuana producers to six. Each licensee will be authorized to open five dispensaries.
1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Legislation is pending, House Bill 19-1234, to allow licensed marijuana businesses to deliver both medical and adult use marijuana to private residences. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has reintroduced H.R.
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely impacting businesses around the world, and smaller businesses especially. In short, federal anti-drug laws continue to define the state-authorized cannabis industry, and those who work in it, as drug felons. even if the business is legal under local or statelaw.”.
Under statelaw, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 673 / Senate Bill 1430, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.
It is important to note that none of this changed federal drug laws or the federal government’s ability to enforce those laws. Perhaps more than any of this, the question of whether legalization on tribal lands makes any business sense still reigns supreme. Someone just needs to break the mold.
The problem isn’t just about the convenience of engaging in daily banking transactions like any other business, but is a direct safety issue as cannabis businesses are known to have large amounts of cash. While cannabis may be legal in Oregon, criminal enterprises are very aware of this impediment and target cannabis businesses.
We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. However, the CSA contains an exemption, whereby section 863 does not apply to any person authorized by statelaw to manufacture, possess or distribute drug paraphernalia. E.g., Polk v.
As bankruptcy is only available under federal law, this dichotomy between state and federal law can result in actions that potentially preclude businesses and individuals from accessing the protections afforded under the U.S. Businesses can utilize Chapter 11 to complete a reorganization or a liquidation.
The SAFE Banking Act just got a new, prominent supporter – on April 9, 2019, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pledged to take a look at the legislation that would allow financial institutions to service cannabis businesses. Mnuchin advised he’d be “happy to review it and [have his] staff [] follow up.”
There are five important “categories,” that require company leaders’ utmost focus and attention as they launch a compliant cannabis business in a newly legal state. Non-compliant businesses face the risk of being shut down and attract negative attention to the cannabis industry. One commonality among all states is cost.
First, an LPA is a private contract between an employer and a union in which both sides agree to waive certain rights under federal labor laws. Multiple unions are currently active in the cannabis industry, so a number of organizations may approach businesses.
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