Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Marijuana regulators in Oakland, California, have begun referring a handful of social equity licensees to the city’s collections department after they defaulted on loans intended to help get their companies started. About 60% are “in compliance” with the terms of the loan, according to the report. MJ Biz report.

Collective 52

Collective Compliance Compliance Marijuana 52

Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Treasurer Tyler Klimas, Executive Director of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, At-large board member Steve Marks, Executive Director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Board. As we collectively analyze and respond to emerging issues in the cannabis industry, we will continue to be the preeminent voice in cannabis regulatory policy.”.

Compliance 98

Compliance Compliance Programs Topical 98

The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Any applicants whose prospective employer is a party to a valid collective bargaining agreement that specifically addresses the pre-employment drug testing of such applicants. The ordinance requires the agency tasked with enforcement responsibility to promulgate regulations for the implementation and administration of the new requirements.

Marijuana 111

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 111

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

What rights do Connecticut employers have if they have a drug-free workplace policy? In the case of a job applicant, an employer can rescind an offer or a conditional job offer if an applicant tests positive for recreational marijuana so long as the employer makes the policy available to the applicant at the time of offer.

Recreational 105

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Policy 105

NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. 333, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Update : H.333

Legislation 193

Legislation Patients Access Seed-To-Sale 193

NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Some highlights include expedited expungement for past misdemeanor marijuana convictions, a three-percent tax to be collected by or paid to municipalities wherever retail stores exist, and provisions to incentivize socio-economic, racial, and gender equity in the state’s cannabis industry. HI resident? MT resident? NH resident?

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Legislation Hemp Compliance Compliance 174

MJ Business Attorneys

MAY 29, 2018

For starters, this case clarifies that the federal government can neither force the states to enforce federal marijuana policy, nor can they prohibit the states from implementing or revising their own marijuana policies. The federal government just cannot prescribe what shall be orthodox in marijuana policy.

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Policy State Laws DEA Legislation 100

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cannabis compliance consulting firms Allay Consulting , iComply Cannabis , GMP Collective and TraceTrust today announced the formation of the Cannabis Compliance Alliance , a collaborative group created to put the cannabis industry on the same footing as mainstream business sectors.

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Compliance Compliance Safety Collective 40

Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

In recent guidance , the California Attorney General interpreted this provision by stating that “[A]ny firm that collects personal information from more than 137 consumers or devices a day will meet the 50,000 threshold. And of course, this is not limited to online collection. As any reader can see, compliance will not be easy.

Business 85

Business Hemp Law Collective 85

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2022

Starting April 1st, Cannabis Operators Face CEQA Compliance Requirements for State Licenses. For many in the cannabis industry, April 1, 2022 is seen as a day of reckoning following the July 2021 passage of Assembly Bill 141 and Senate Bill 160 (collectively, the Cannabis Trailer Bill). Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Whitney Hodges.

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Compliance Compliance Programs Cannabis 52

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Under the new law: Employers can maintain a drug-free workplace and implement policies prohibiting the possession, use, or other consumption of cannabis by an employee, subject to certain exceptions, including existing protections for qualified patients under the state’s medicinal marijuana law. There are certain exceptions.

Recreational 78

Recreational Legalization Marijuana Safety 78

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Italian officials certified on Wednesday that activists collected enough signatures to place a marijuana legalization referendum on the country’s ballot this spring—though there’s still one more procedural step before the measure will officially be on its way to voters. Marijuana Moment reports . Read more at.

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Collective Policy Cultivation Legalization 52

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. Philadelphia, PA.

Legislation 105

Legislation Legalization Marijuana Recreational 105

The Blunt Truth

MAY 4, 2021

Any applicants whose prospective employer is a party to a valid collective bargaining agreement that specifically addresses the pre-employment drug testing of such applicants. The bill requires the agency tasked with enforcement responsibility to promulgate regulations for the implementation and administration of the new requirements.

Marijuana 77

Marijuana Safety Environment Conditions 77

The Blunt Truth

APRIL 20, 2021

Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

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Recreational Legalization Oil Extraction 77

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2022

Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, August, 2022. Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. Promote compliance with state and local regulatory requirements regarding business ownership. 21 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2022.

Banking 52

Banking Access Research and Development Policy 52

Canna Law Blog

APRIL 7, 2019

Companies must disclose their privacy practices to consumers at the point of data collection (e.g., having a privacy policy, which is already required in the U.S. , This may not sound like a lot, but it created a worldwide rush to compliance leading up to May 2018, with many companies still trying to get their ducks in a row.

Hemp 63

Hemp Data Compliance Compliance 63

Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Federal law requires that taxpayers must report income from illegal sources – including cannabis sales (whether state sanctioned or not) – raising numerous tax compliance and design issues. The lawful cannabis industry faces numerous regulatory hurdles that makes even good-faith compliance with the law a challenge. Introduction.

Policy 100

Policy Cannabis Law Treatment 100

MedicalJane

MAY 21, 2020

While crucial to compliance efforts, these mandatory systems significantly amplify the burden of getting product to market and into the hands of patients. Unfortunately, restrictions imposed by COVID-19 made collection of signatures impossible. Randal Williams, et al.

Dispensary 99

Dispensary Seed-To-Sale Marijuana Programs 99

The Blunt Truth

JUNE 18, 2020

As such, compliance with the TCPA was already difficult for even the most established industries and companies. The law also has some reach, essentially imposing strict liability even when the texts/calls are made by a third party marketing company on behalf of their client. In April 2019, Eaze initially agreed to a $1.75

Compliance 95

Compliance Compliance Data Dispensary 95

Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Local governmental agencies have the final say on land-use, health and safety issues, and the ability to collect tax revenues from the industry, but all local authority was subject to a framework of a comprehensive, burdensome and poorly reasoned state-wide regulation of this industry. Carpetbaggers arrived in California from far and wide.

Compliance 65

Compliance Compliance Collective Cannabis 65

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 13, 2022

We know that current tax policies disproportionately burden cannabis farmers and small businesses and create instability throughout the supply chain, ultimately undermining the societal benefits of a taxed and regulated market. Strengthening tax enforcement policies to increase tax compliance and collection and reduce unfair competition.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Collective Retail Programs 52

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The letters collectively cite violations for the introduction of CBD into food products, which appears to be a new enforcement priority for the FDA. Dykema will continue to monitor and provide updates on FDA’s policy and enforcement positions on these matters.

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CBD Food Consumption Policy 85

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Oversee campaigns to educate communities and collect signatures supporting the adoption/approval of local cannabis ordinances. Maintain a deep understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact internal processes and industry compliance.

Policy 52

Policy Compliance Compliance Collective 52

Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 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. Gavin Newsom introduced proposed revisions to his 2022-2023 budget proposal, which would eliminate the cannabis cultivation tax rate beginning July 1, 2022. per ounce of flower, $3.00

Legalization 52

Legalization Collective Education Cultivation 52

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You can read more about product packaging and labeling requirements on the Understanding Board Interim Policies for Packaging and Labeling section of the LCB website. The policy only applies to approved owners who are investing their own personal money into the business. You can review this recent rule change on the agency website.

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Topical Packaging Retail Legislation 65

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 11, 2019

While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. Yet it still remains that a logical and effective taxation system can help establish effective broader public policy.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Cultivation Education Policy 45

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2019

While we could devote a book length article to a present day critique of that report we are going to limit our thoughts to a review of the Tax Policy component of the report which appears on pages 48 through 56. Yet it still remains that a logical and effective taxation system can help establish effective broader public policy.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Policy Collective Retail 45

Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Oversee campaigns to educate communities and collect signatures supporting the adoption/approval of local cannabis ordinances. Maintain a deep understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact internal processes and industry compliance. Experience in Government policy, regulations and lobbying strongly preferred.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Environment Policy Compliance 52

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

HempFusion’s substantial investment into regulatory compliance will help solidify Apothecanna’s leadership position in the CBD industry. Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Research and Development 81

Research and Development Topical Compliance Compliance 81

Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2022

Some of the ways we accomplish this include: Emphasizing our open-door policy through one-on-one training, having partners readily available to work with and mentor our employees, and providing a structured career path through Partner level. Assist in development, roll-out and management of compliance programs.

Research and Development 52

Research and Development Compliance Compliance Environment 52

Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The EU or its affiliates are expected to provide further guidance on this issue; however, due to administrative procedures and time required for adequate data collection, such publication won’t likely be released until 2020. This new EFSA guidance will further complicate U.S. CBD companies’ ability to export their products overseas.

Food 81

Food Seed-To-Sale CBD Sativa 81

Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Marijuana was once again one of the hottest legislative topics across the nation in 2021, and while some states’ new legislation provided greater protections to employers with drug-free and/or zero-tolerance policies, others took a more employee-friendly approach. New Mexico. The law includes several protections for employers.

Marijuana 52

Marijuana Policy Recreational Safety 52

Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

This puts the onus on banks to vet their customers to ensure compliance with hemp laws and regulations. Some things that the joint guidance expressly requires banks to do are to have BSA and anti-money laundering (“AML”) compliance programs commensurate with the level of complexity and.

Banking 67

Banking Hemp Compliance Compliance 67

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.

Education 52

Education Digestion Advocacy Policy 52

SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

During the first seven weeks of the law’s enactment (with data collected from July 1 to August 20), reports show that there were 20 arrests in Chesterfield, two in Henrico, zero in Hanover and three in Richmond for a total of 25 arrests. In July and August of 2020 , there were 257 arrests. “A

Legalization 66

Legalization Data Law Cannabis 66

Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 24, 2019

Such actions by the federal will create some very difficult paths because of policy distinctions arising from individual rights, public protections, commercial activities, health and safety, use of resources, etc.]. We are not going to attempt to tackle the myriad policy issues of this alternative, but we do have some observations.

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Legalization Collective DEA Banking 58